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Why choose Central Properties?
Here at Central Properties we are specialists in the letting and management of property. We have over 14 years experience in the rental sector and extensive knowledge of the local market. Unlike estate agents we can focus all our resources on the efficient management of your property. Whether it be finding the perfect tenant through our carefully managed selection process, or keeping up to speed with new regulations, we know the industry inside out.
Our experienced staff have been working together for many years and have developed a lettings service that has identified and delivered on the needs of landlords. It is due to this professional and personal approach to our clients that we have continued to grow the business in an increasingly complex market.
As a client of Central Properties you can rest in the knowledge that your property is in safe hands. We are members of the following regulatory bodies:
- Leeds Property Association
- Residential Landlords Association
- Leeds City Council Landlords Accreditation Scheme
- Supporters of the Unipol Code of Standards
- NALS - the National Approved Letting Scheme
- MyDeposits (the dispute service)
- TPO - The Property Ombudsman for Lettings
This means that our practices and client accounting systems are fully regulated.
At the end of the day we all want the same result, to get your property let! In order to make this happen we cover every angle in ensuring your property is accessible to the masses. We combine the old form of advertising with the new, for example:
- Erecting "To Let" boards at the property
- Using various property related websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla (we use many more!)
- Local advertising in Newspapers, Magazines, Newsagents and Bars
- Advertising on our own bespoke website, as well as social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter
- Providing prospective tenants with property lists detailing each house
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems) advertising
- Strong links with the local universities housing body, Unipol
- QR Label advertising (please ask for more details as this is something we will be introducing in 2012)
Our Services
Let Only (Tenant Finding Service)
Some landlords choose to manage their own properties but can find it difficult to find the right sort of tenant. In broad terms our Let Only service will include:
- A visit to the property and advice on any action which needs to be taken before the property is let, including any repairs or refurbishments which are needed to put the property into a fit state for letting
- To recommend and agree with the Landlord the rent to be sought
- To promote the property and seek a suitable tenant.
- To market the property
- To conduct accompanied viewings
- To obtain references guarantors/credit checks as appropriate.
- To obtain guarantors for students and/or working people
- To provide and complete a tenancy agreement and take a deposit from the tenant to protect against possible damage, unless the Landlord wishes to be deposit free.
The above of course is only a brief outline highlighting the main aspects of our Let Only service.
Full management
This is our all inclusive service that provides for all of the above plus:
- To collect the rent and pass it on to the Landlord every month or as agreed.
- Provide the Landlord with a monthly statement of account
- Provide an inventory and schedule of condition at the start of the tenancy.
- Arrange for an Energy Performance Certificate to be provided.
- Arrange to have routine maintenance carried out up to an agreed level every month. To inform the Landlord if any works are likely to exceed this amount and to obtain permission to authorise such works.
Due to the introduction of the government approved dispute services a professional inventory acts as valuable evidence in the event of deducting monies from deposits, whether it be for damages accrued throughout the tenancy. The inventory forms a key element in our checking-in process and will contain all the items within the property including fixtures and fittings and remark on their condition.
It allows us to monitor the condition of your property and assess whether or not to retain any monies for repairs or dilapidations. We will check the property on a periodic basis during the tenancy to ensure the tenants are keeping it in good order. These inspections will highlight and repairs or issues that require attention, which we will organise as necessary, subject to your approval.
Our Fees
Depending on which of the above services you require we offer a competitive fee structure and can offer reductions for those landlords with larger property portfolios. If you would like further information please do not hesitate to get in touch.
