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Friday, November 9, 2018

If you are letting a property, you’ll know that keeping on top of maintenance and compliance with new regulations and legislation can be a real headache at the best of times. If you are new to letting it can seem daunting and even if you’re an experienced landlord, if you’re letting several properties, you may simply not have the time to juggle everything. So what are the options? At The Frost Partnership we have a three tiered system tailored to suit your requirements from finding tenants to the handover of keys and making sure everything runs smoothly throughout the tenancy.

From a maintenance point of view now’s a good time to consider full property management services. With winter approaching properties are more likely to require repairs as strong winds, rain, frost and snow can all take their toll on bricks and mortar, roofs and fencing. Even without extreme weather conditions, routine maintenance and repairs can be a burden on your time. Within Frosts’ fully managed service, we carry out periodic inspections of the property on your behalf, and report any defects brought to our attention. We use trusted tradesmen to carry out maintenance work and contractors registered with approved schemes to arrange gas and electrical checks and repairs; we also have emergency cover and a 24 hour tenant help line for when it’s really needed. All of this means that tenants are happy, knowing that problems will be sorted quickly and efficiently to minimise any issues. And if your tenants are happy you can relax, knowing that we have it covered.

Preparing a property for letting can be very time-consuming. Full Management through an ARLA Propertymark lettings agency provides an easier route for getting your property on the market and is likely to achieve a higher rental value. Some tenants insist on renting managed properties and are prepared to pay a premium for the peace of mind it provides. As a landlord you benefit from day-to-day management, emergency repairs, collection of rent, transfer of utilities and a stress free let. For added peace of mind, we offer a FREE 12 month rent guarantee and deposit protection scheme, giving you both financial protection and a smooth deposit release process at the end of the tenancy.

Many companies seek rental properties for relocating employees, giving them flexibility whilst meeting the company's requirements. Typically corporate tenants are high earners, out at work for much of the day, so wear and tear on a property is minimal and they tend to treat properties with respect. At least that’s the theory, and the reason why company employees from reliable blue-chip companies, are seen by many landlords as the ideal tenant for buy-to-let properties. Corporate lets are not just “easy money”, however; whilst they command higher rents, they have higher expectations. Properties need to be top quality for this demanding market with premium furnishings, kitchen and bathroom fittings. Location and security are important, and broadband connectivity is vital for corporate tenants. To be considered for corporate lets, a property must be fully managed with a high level of service and rapid response to any problems that arise.

Our full management service is our bespoke service, designed to handle all your property and tenants demands and leave the landlord to be as involved or as removed from the day-to-day issues as they wish. Landlords can even let their property and go abroad, knowing that they’re leaving it in safe hands with an ARLA Propertymark licensed lettings agent. When you instruct Frosts to let and manage your property, maintenance stress becomes a thing of the past. Our company philosophy is “looking after people and property” and we do exactly that, giving you peace of mind throughout the lettings process. Throughout our network, our management teams are dedicated to providing a level of customer service that is second to none.

Depending on the type of service you require, we can deal with everything from finding a suitable tenant, drawing up all paperwork and contracts, account handling, ensuring you comply with current legislation, liaising with utility companies, day-to-day maintenance, right through to the end of a tenancy and any disputes that may arise when a tenant vacates your property. Our objective is to ensure a smooth lettings process and to keep your tenants happy.

By choosing our full management service, your tenants are statistically more likely to stay for longer, meaning you’ll have fewer void periods and less to worry about. We can help with everything from finding quality tenants, handling contracts and compliance with legislation to property maintenance, right through to the end of a tenancy. With our Tenancy Deposit Scheme, FREE 12 month rent guarantee cover (with just one month excess payable) and 24 hour emergency property management, you can be totally assured that your investment is in safe hands.

For a more managed approach to letting your property contact your local Frost office. We’ll be happy to discuss all aspects of the lettings process and advise which service will work best for you and your specific needs.