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Reasons to use Oakley Residential Lettings
We offer a variety of introduction and management options - allowing you to choose the level of service that you find most suited to your property and your individual needs.
Peace of mind - we find and reference the tenants saving you time and money and giving you the peace of mind that a tenant has achieved a minimum standard of referencing.
Multiple offices - marketing your property from our Brighton & Hove City Centre Office, Lewes Town & Country Homes Office and through The London Office & nationwide websites.
Full-time Lettings Manager - offering consistent advice and updates on the residential letting market as well as being easily contactable.
Rapid response - if a repair or maintenance is required at your property, to save you time and effort, we have a number of contractors on hand to schedule your job as quickly as possible. No more phoning around for an emergency call-out plumber!
Rental payments managed - Once rent is received for your property, it is transferred directly into your account, providing peace of mind.
Regular inspections - these will be carried out every three months, ensuring that your property is being well maintained and that the tenants are also happy. We will report back to you following every inspection, with a report.
Q & A
Who do I need to inform that I?m letting my property?
You need to advise your mortgage company, if applicable, to ensure that all clauses of the mortgage arrangement are complied with and permission is sought, if required.
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS)
You can relax as we will safeguard your deposit under the Deposit Protection Service. Tenancy Deposit Protection is a new law that has been introduced by Parliament to ensure tenants? deposits are protected. If there are any disagreements about the return of deposits, they are resolved without charge to tenants, swiftly and impartially, allowing you to get on with your life, we will ensure your deposit is placed into the deposit scheme.
Can you organise rent protection insurance?
Yes we can, we have a dedicated insurance partner bringing our customers what we believe to be the most comprehensive products available, to address the particular needs of today?s Landlord and Tenant, at competitive prices supported by a service which is second to none. They have a dedicated legal team to handle the entire process. Rent Guarantee insurance provides additional peace of mind in the event that things go wrong.
Do I need to inform utility providers that I?m letting my property?
As part of our service we will take meter readings before a tenant checks in and inform service providers of the tenancy to ensure that neither you, nor the tenant, are paying for non-applicable services.
Do I need additional insurance or will my own household insurance cover it?
Public liability is rarely covered by your own policy and we strongly advise Landlords to review their insurance schedule for rental properties. Our insurance partners can advise you on options and assist with any queries that you may have relating to this, you also need to inform your buildings and contents provider to ensure you are adequately covered again our insurance partners can offer a range of products at a competitive price.
NB: In addition to this we will make it a stipulation to all new tenants? adequate contents insurance is to be obtained before commencement of their tenancy.
How do I stay up to date with safety regulations?
With letting, you must always consider the safety of a tenant within your property. We can arrange, at your request, for the yearly gas safety inspections to be carried out and will ensure that any problems that arise are dealt with. A gas safety certificate will be placed on your file and a copy sent to you. Our staff are compliant with current letting regulations and can offer advice every step of the way.
We keep up to date with letting legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 involving licensing, houses in multiple occupation (HMO), gas, electrical and furniture safety regulations plus general Health & Safety.
And finally?..
TENANTS - will receive a professional service from all of our friendly and approachable staff who work hard to find the right property for them to rent, also giving them invaluable ongoing support during your tenancy.
We have some of the most interesting properties in the region for sale, from first time buyer studios to country estates and everything in between! Our friendly team of highly experienced Agents are delighted to provide expert marketing advice free of charge.
