At Ideal Quarters we pride ourselves in our friendly but yet equally professional service based on expertise and skills. We have extensive knowledge of the letting and management sector and have created many bespoke management packages to ensure our Landlords are provided an invaluable service that moves them.
Property Marketing
We reach hundreds of potential tenants per month! Your property will be marketing across a number of premier networks including Rightmove, Zoopla, Prime Location and Gumtree. In addition we advertise in local newspapers, carry out web advertising and publish marketing leaflets.
Tenant finding
In additional to marketing the property we actively seek out prospective tenants along with having a large number of tenants coming through our High St office. We interview prospective tenants, taking up full references and where needed request a guarantor.
Full Management
We offer a full range of services under management, giving you a choice of the level of management that suits your needs and circumstances.
There is over 300 pieces of Landlord legislation affecting you, from Gas Safety to deposit protection – it is a legal mind field out there.
Ideal Quarters provides a range of letting and management services based on the experience, skills and expertise of our lettings team. You can be assured that we have a detailed understanding of the lettings and management sector and will ensure that you are given the best possible service.
As your agent Ideal Quarters will give you piece of mind. We will protect your investment.
From legal aspects to sourcing and screening the right tenants.
We will also maximise your rental income by using our high impact marketing campaign along with our highly experienced property team that will give you a hassle free rental experience.
So give us a call we’re here to help.
- Written consent must be obtained from your mortgage provider and the freeholder if the property is leasehold.
- Appropriate insurance needs to be obtained for a tenanted property and all documents are to be provided before the property is taken on by a management agent. There are specialist insurance companies who can provide this and we would be happy to advise you.
- Utilities such as gas, electricity, water and Council Tax will need to be transferred to the new tenant.
- The Inland Revenue must also be informed within 6 months of letting your property, flat or apartment in the UK and failure to do so will incur penalties, interest and other consequences.
- Mail should be redirected with the Post Office.
- Further copies of keys will need to be provided, depending on the number of tenants.
- The rental market is competitive as ever, therefore in order to obtain the best possible tenants, you must present your property in the most effective way. Interior walls should be neutral colours and carpets plain.
- The entire property should be clean, well-aired and the garden tidy. Animal and general odours should be eliminated from the property.
- Fabrics and Furnishings (if any) must comply with The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1998 and should be able to withstand reasonable wear and tear.
- The front door should be clean and the entrance halls, clear of any obstructions as first impressions are important.
- An inventory will be drawn up whether the property is to be let as furnished or unfurnished. This is an important legal document which forms an integral part of the tenancy agreement.
- The landlord is responsible for the EPC and any prospective tenant must, upon request, be given access to the EPC. Ideal Quarters can arrange for the EPC to be carried out.
Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is the most commonly used tenancy as it offers market rents without security of tenure beyond the contractual term and the majority of tenancies are based on this format.
- The tenant must be an individual
- The property must be the tenant’s main residence/home
- The rent cannot exceed £25,000 per annum
- However, it should be noted that is a criminal offence under the Protection from Evictions Act 1977, for a landlord to threaten or forcibly evict a tenant from their property.
- The landlord can issue a section 21 Notice to guarantee possession, provided the term of the shorthold has expired and not less than two months notice has been given by the Landlord stating he requires possession. If court action is needed, this can be obtained on a number of different grounds against the tenant.
- The landlord must not occupy the same property
Ideal Quarters offers the full range of marketing and finding a tenant service. Your rental property will be displayed in our offices and feature on our website and all the major property portals. We erect signposts at the property and also advertise locally in the media, other agencies and local shops. We can provide you with colour property details and a realistic rental valuation which will be based on the popularity of the area, proximity to transport, rental price of similar properties handled and decorative condition etc.
As and when we have prospective tenants interested in a viewing your, we will arrange a mutually convenient appointment for them to meet at the Property. We will carry out the viewing answering any enquiries and ensure prospective tenants fully appreciate the benefits the property offers.
When a prospective tenant shows an interest in the Property, we will take up references upon each application.
Ideal Quarters can fully prepare all the necessary and relevant tenancy documentation and arrange for the proper execution by all the parties concerned. We keep copies of all associated documents and have robust data protection policies.
Rent collection is usually done on a calendar-monthly basis and is forwarded to the Landlord via any previously approved method after any agreed deductions have been made for contractors etc.
Ideal Quarters offers a comprehensive range of contractors to carry out the full range of repairs service at competitive rates. From boiler replacement to horticultural works we have fully qualified contractors available at short notice.
You need to entice a buyer or tenant to mentally move into your property. To make it easy for them, follow these simple steps to make your property inviting;-
Entrances, keep them free from junk mail and clutter. So many buyers or tenants are put off of a property as they come through the entrance. It may be convenient for you to leave your bicycle or children’s pram by the door but think about what that says to your perspective buyer or tenant about your storage space.
you’ve probably built up a few years’ worth of clutter, now is the time to have a thorough clear out. We would suggest you pack away non-essential items, hire a storage unit or leave a few boxes with family or friends. It will make your property look great and when it comes to moving day, you will be very pleased that you did it.
Whilst we’re talking about de-cluttering, you may love being surrounded by your kitchen gadgets, all that says to your perspective buyer or tenant is that your kitchen is too small.
It goes without saying that your property should be clean, but rather than just a quick once over, now is the time for that deep clean. Consider bringing professionals in.
Bathrooms and kitchens need to be really deep cleaned. De-scale the shower head and the glass shower screens. Remember you’re trying to make it easy for your prospective buyer or tenant to see themselves living here.
Whilst you’re cleaning and de-cluttering, de-personalise. You may love your pictures and collectables but your buyer may not. You may be enchanted by your children’s pictures on the fridge, but it will take focus away from the room.
Many buyers in central London are from oversees and find the idea of carpet in the bedroom un-hygienic. Having them professionally cleaned can make all the difference.
Now is the time to attend to all those outstanding maintenance jobs. Replacing blown bulbs, attending to dripping taps and loose door handles, replacing the mouldy mastic around the bath and around your shower.
Don’t listen to the old tale that a buyer would prefer to put these things right themselves, or putting their own mark on your property, giving your property a makeover can have an amazing effect.
Co-ordinate the key rooms with neutral colours, accessories and furniture. You don’t have to spend thousands, just a few hundred pounds in a typical 2-3 bed property is all it takes.
Even if the property is empty, make the beds no one likes to see unmade beds. The cost of a couple of bed sets will add real value to your property.
Outside space is always a selling feature. If you are lucky enough to have a balcony or an outside garden just a few hundred pounds spent on presentation will add thousands onto your sale price.
- First impressions
- De-Clutter
- Maintenance
- Presentation
Finally you need a good agent, which is where we come in. For a quick sale or let and reasonable price contact our team.