Security
Security systems (locks on Windows and external doors, lights and even a full alarm system) often considered essential by prospective tenants and are taken into consideration by all leading insurance companies when calculating premiums.
Furnished or Unfurnished
By far the greatest level of demand from tenants is for properties that are available unfurnished. This traditionally includes just carpets, curtains and the cooker. This has the advantage, from the landlord’s perspective, of avoiding the need for additional maintenance/replacement and for annual testing of electrical appliances.
Gardening and Cleaning
Gardens should be left in good seasonal order so that the benchmark is set for the tenants. The property should be comprehensively cleaned throughout, both internally and externally.
Council Tax
We will notify the local council tax office of each change of occupier and of any void periods between tenancies.
Telephone
If a telephone line is installed at the property you should instruct the provider to put a temporary stop on the line when you vacate and send you a closing account.
