Do you speak lettings?
Do you know your EPC from your EICRs or even LRA? No need to be baffled with the expert help of the team of lettings professionals across the Greenslade Taylor Hunt network you can be sure your property is in safe hands.
The right advice is crucial to ensure your landlord experience is smooth, and importantly, complies with all the relevant, and ever-changing regulations.
It is key to have all the necessary information, documentation and certificates in place before you embark on letting out a property.
If you have decided to let out your own home, can you? If you have a mortgage in place will your lender allow you to rent out the property?
Likewise with a leasehold property do you have permission to let, and are there any restrictions potential tenants need to be aware of.
If you are the owner of a HMO – house of multiple occupation – is a licence required?
The devil is in the detail and this is where the experienced team at GTH can assist. They are used to dealing with the demands of the lettings sector and will be able to ensure you have the necessary permissions in place before a prospective tenant, steps through the door.
Safety is key. Do not cut corners – certain documents are vital and are legally required, giving peace of mind to tenants and landlords alike.
For instance, a Gas Safety Certificate must be in place. This must be renewed annually by a registered Gas Safe engineer.
An EICR – an Electrical Installation Condition Report needs to be renewed every five years. An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) of E or above is required when letting out a property. This is valid for 10 years.
A Legionella Risk Assessment (LRA) is another thing to factor in. This does not need to be updated annually or bi-annually. However, one must be conducted prior to renting and if the property is vacant for more than a four-week period, GTH would recommend having a new one completed.
With the legal matters in place, it’s time to turn your attention to the fabric of the property. First impressions count!
Embrace a neutral décor, have ovens professionally cleaned, carpets in good order, and the lawn cut. Sort out any issues with leaking taps or temperamental toilet flushes and ensure all the light bulbs are working.
If you have put in the effort to make the property appealing a future tenant is likely to want to keep it that way – happy tenant, happy landlord!
For advice and assistance with your rental property please contact your local GTH office, where the friendly, professional staff, will be able to offer guidance in all areas of the letting sector. Whether you are new landlord or a seasoned landlord, there is a lot to navigate and couple this with laws and regulations, it can become overwhelming. GTH can offer you guidance is all areas of lettings making sure you are legally complaint and ready to hit the market!
The right advice is crucial to ensure your landlord experience is smooth, and importantly, complies with all the relevant, and ever-changing regulations.
It is key to have all the necessary information, documentation and certificates in place before you embark on letting out a property.
If you have decided to let out your own home, can you? If you have a mortgage in place will your lender allow you to rent out the property?
Likewise with a leasehold property do you have permission to let, and are there any restrictions potential tenants need to be aware of.
If you are the owner of a HMO – house of multiple occupation – is a licence required?
The devil is in the detail and this is where the experienced team at GTH can assist. They are used to dealing with the demands of the lettings sector and will be able to ensure you have the necessary permissions in place before a prospective tenant, steps through the door.
Safety is key. Do not cut corners – certain documents are vital and are legally required, giving peace of mind to tenants and landlords alike.
For instance, a Gas Safety Certificate must be in place. This must be renewed annually by a registered Gas Safe engineer.
An EICR – an Electrical Installation Condition Report needs to be renewed every five years. An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) of E or above is required when letting out a property. This is valid for 10 years.
A Legionella Risk Assessment (LRA) is another thing to factor in. This does not need to be updated annually or bi-annually. However, one must be conducted prior to renting and if the property is vacant for more than a four-week period, GTH would recommend having a new one completed.
With the legal matters in place, it’s time to turn your attention to the fabric of the property. First impressions count!
Embrace a neutral décor, have ovens professionally cleaned, carpets in good order, and the lawn cut. Sort out any issues with leaking taps or temperamental toilet flushes and ensure all the light bulbs are working.
If you have put in the effort to make the property appealing a future tenant is likely to want to keep it that way – happy tenant, happy landlord!
For advice and assistance with your rental property please contact your local GTH office, where the friendly, professional staff, will be able to offer guidance in all areas of the letting sector. Whether you are new landlord or a seasoned landlord, there is a lot to navigate and couple this with laws and regulations, it can become overwhelming. GTH can offer you guidance is all areas of lettings making sure you are legally complaint and ready to hit the market!