Why Choose Knightons to Let Your Property
Knightons Estate Agents prides themselves upon being the area's 'market leader' of Independent Specialist Residential Letting & Management Agents. Established in 1994, we offer:
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Large number of 'Blue Chip' tenants
Dedicated management & accounts department
Free 'no obligation' advice and rental assessment
Highly competitive commission charges
Free multi-media advertising
Multi-branch marketing
Company-backed tenant specialists
Experienced and friendly staff
Deposit scheme to protect tenant funds
Legal expenses and property protection insurance
Whether consulted by individual landlords or investment landlords ('Buy-to-Let' single or larger property portfolio), the decision TO LET needs careful well-advised consideration. Knightons provide complete advice without obligation from (if required) purchasing, improving/decorating and furnishing, through to Rental Assessment and Letting, (dealing with such issues as length of tenancy and tenant selection), followed by part or full Management options (receiving rentals, property visits and maintenance being important elements of the overall service).
For all parties' legal protection, Knightons prepare detailed Tenancy Agreements (mindful of 'Housing Act' legislation and 'Company Let' options). Our long experience in dealing with company-backed executive tenants, and innumerable UK-based Corporate and overseas contacts, provides a speedy, well-vetted, letting service. Coupled with our wide range of service levels at competitive rates Knightons offer a service second to none.
Letting & Management Services
Tenant Introduction
- Advertising and marketing your property
- Carrying out all viewings
- Finding a suitable tenant
- Conducting all reference checks
- Preparing all legal and paperwork
- Instructing rental payments to your account
- Notify all utilities of the new tenancy
Tenant Introduction & Rent Collection
In addition to Tenant introduction we also;
- Collect all rent payments on your behalf
Full Management Plus Rent Guarantee
In addition to Full Management we also;
- Inspect the property before renewal of contracts
- Deal with all maintenance and management enquiries through our highly qualified and trusted tradesmen.
- Arrange for free Rent Guarantee Insurance for the term of the contract through “Homelet” (Subject to terms and conditions)”
- Include a Free EPC inspection
- Include a Free Inventory
- Include a Free annual Gas Safe certificate
Standard Fees & Terms for Landlords
Tenant Introduction
10% plus VAT of gross rent received
Rent Collection
12% PCM plus VAT of gross rent received
Full Management & Rent Guarantee
15% PCM plus VAT of gross rent received
Standard Fees & Terms for Tenants
Marketing
Upon instruction we shall commence marketing your property, Advertising regularly in the ‘Property Mart’ & ‘Guardian’ alongside our website www.knightons.co.uk we also use a vast majority of the major web portals to promote your property including Rightmove & NetHousePrices
Viewings
Most viewings are carried out by a representative of Knightons, who will ensure to promote your property in the best possible light and secure a suitable tenant for your property
The Tenancy Agreement
Once we have approval from the referencing agency, we shall draw up the tenancy agreement. Unless letting to a company in which case we shall use a Company Letting Agreement. We generally recommend a twelve month agreement with a six month break clause option which will give both parties the option to end the tenancy after six months by giving two months notice
Moving In
On the agreed move in date the tenants will visit our office where they shall pay the balance in cleared funds and set up a Direct Debit for all future rental payments. We shall then visit the property with the tenants to prepare a schedule of condition and make a note of the meter readings. These readings will then be held on our records in case of any discrepancies
Insurance
We are Appointed Representatives for HomeLet and therefore can provide information on Landlord and Tenant Insurances.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s)
From the 1st October 2008 all rented properties require an Energy Performance certificate before they are marketed. The certificate lasts for 10 Years
Gas Safe Certificate
All rented properties require an annual check of the gas appliances which must be carried out by an approved Gas Safe engineer and a copy of the certificate must be provided to the tenant
NICEIC Electrical Certificate
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords to ensure the electrical installation is safe when the tenancy begins, and that it is maintained in a safe condition throughout that tenancy this is done by means of an NICEIC Certificate and must be carried out at least every five years or when a new tenancy begins
Portable Appliance Testing
If any electrical appliances are provided i.e. (cookers, kettles, toasters, washing machines, immersion heaters, etc) as part of the tenancy, the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 require them to ensure the appliances are safe to use when first supplied. Each time the property is re-let, it will be classed as supplying to that tenant for the first time and will require a new PAT Test the certificate must also be renewed annually
Furniture & Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations
The regulations set new levels of fire resistance for domestic upholstered furniture, furnishings and other upholstered products and act as secondary legislation under the Consumer Protection Act 1987. All furnishings must under go 2 tests: match test and cigarette test. All furnishings must carry labelling, proving that they have undergone and passed the test.
Taxation
If you are a UK resident Knightons are not required to stop any tax at source and would advise you to seek the advice of an independent accountant in this matter. However if you reside outside of the UK please contact a representative of Knightons.
Full Management Agreement
