Full Management Service

This is a detailed description of the service ...

1. Tuffins will carry out an initial inspection of the property and advise on the expected level of rent, any matters that need attention before the letting can proceed such as repairs, Landlords Gas Safety Certificate, electrical tests, cleaning, preparation of inventory, etc.

2. Tuffins will agree the basis of the letting with you, including such things as rent required, period of tenancy, sort of tenant required, any restrictions on the tenants such as no pets, no children etc.

3. Tuffins will arrange to advertise the property in the local press and/or internet as agreed, may erect "To Let" signs or posters on the property if you wish, and will accompany all prospective tenants on viewings of the property.

4. When, in our opinion, a suitable tenant is found the details of the tenant will be discussed with you and if you agree, references will be taken up on the prospective tenant and, if necessary, on a guarantor.

5. If the references are satisfactory, Tuffins will prepare a tenancy agreement, serve any notices required by law, collect the first months rent and take a deposit, usually equivalent to 6 weeks rent, which will be held by us as stakeholders until the end of the tenancy.

6. If you require, Tuffins can arrange property and contents insurance and rental warranty insurance which will protect you against a default by the tenant.

7. Tuffins will carry out a check-in procedure with the tenant, agree the inventory, if appropriate, read all meters and advise gas, electricity and water companies and Council tax office of change of occupier.

8. Tuffins will collect the rent at the agreed intervals, usually monthly, and remit the rents to you, net of fees, direct to your bank account within 4 working days of tenants' rent cheques or standing order payments clearing through our account.

9. Tuffins will carry out an initial inspection of the property about six to eight weeks after commencement of the tenancy and thereafter at about three monthly intervals to ensure the tenant's compliance with the tenancy terms.

10. Tuffins can, if you wish, deal with all disrepair which is notified by the tenant or noted on inspection using our own contractors or your own preferred contractors. We will inspect on completion of the works and can pay the contractor from rents received, if sufficient funds are held.

11. Towards the end of the initial term of tenancy Tuffins will inspect the property and liaise with you regarding the possible grant of a new tenancy. If a new term is agreed Tuffins will serve any notices required and will prepare the new agreement.

12. At the end of the tenancy Tuffins will inspect and advise you whether the tenant has complied with the terms of the tenancy, deal with the check out and refund the tenants deposit, less any retention as appropriate.

13. If the property is to be re-let Tuffins will agree the new terms with you before re-offering the property.

If you wish to use our Full Management Service please either complete the contact form and submit it to us or call us on 01752 254222