heywoods lettings pack

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Letting made easy

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Heywoods can help you because:

We have a valuations team which is vastly experienced

to give accurate valuations

We will market your property on the leading websites,

including our own, and in key local media

Our quality marketing pack will work harder to sell all

the features and benefits of your property

As part of the Property Ombudsman Scheme, weoperate to strict industry codes of conduct

We have members of the National Association of

Estate Agents (NAEA) and Association of Residential

Letting Agents (ARLA) within branch

Why choose Heywoods?

If you're thinking about letting a property, let the local

experts at Heywoods do everything for you.

Heywoods name has been associated with property in

North Staffordshire since 1881. We have more than 40 years'

experience in the area and weve been the leading estate

and lettings agent for more years than we care to remember.

Thats why you can trust our experienced team to look

after you every step of the way.


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Letting your property

Buy to Let

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Property why its a good investment

With traditional methods of financial investment offering

seemingly ever decreasing returns, more people are turningto bricks and mortar as a way to stabilize their financial

stake and draw an income from the revenue generated.

Buy-to-let mortgages are becoming increasingly popular as property

prices and letting rates continue to recover.

And now with bespoke buy-to-let mortgages it is even easier to enter

the lettings market and own property to let.

At Heywoods, we can project manage the entire process on your behalf;by researching the most competitive mortgage, finding a property which

offers the best financial returns, introducing the tenants, maintaining

the building and collecting your rent.

Should you wish, we can resolve all the legal, financial and tax issues

relating to your future or current buy-to-let.

Which property is right for you?

At Heywoods we are very careful to find an investment

property to match your financial commitment and

expected return.

In this respect we will always place the greatest emphasis on what is best for you.

As lettings experts we are available to advise on all aspects of the lettings process

and have a wealth of knowledge regarding property values, demand and expected

rental incomes for the wider Newcastle area.

Our aim is to provide the very best return on your investment and as such we

have many satisfied customers ranging from single property investors to owners

of multiple properties.


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#1Case Study

I have been using Heywoods lettings for several years now, and I must

say that Im extremely happy with the service that has been offered.

Our property is fully managed by them and they really do look after it to

the standard we want.

They have always interviewed prospective tenants for us and have made

sure that they are suitable for our property. Our previous tenants - which

they found - stayed for nearly two years and were no hassle at all.

I would certainly recommend Heywoods, theyve made letting our

property easy and profitable.

Andrea - Trentham


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Melony and Nick - Wolstanton

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#2Case Study

Weve recently used Heywoods to find a tenant for our apartment.

First of all, they worked hard to find the right tenant as they had to sort

out references for each one. Then they organised the viewings and the

paperwork so we didnt have to do the work ourselves.

The person they found has now moved in and is no trouble at all, and

were happy with the fact that we can leave all the work to Heywoods

and have nothing to worry about.

Weve recommended them to friends and other members of our family

who are already letting property.


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How Heywoodsmarket your property


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An empty property to let is not earning its keep

and in all likelihood is costing you money.

At Heywoods, our large and regularly updated database of registered

prospective tenants covers a very wide spectrum from single

professionals to whole families; so we can find the right tenants fast

and keep your property working harder for you.

When you instruct us to proceed, our team will

begin by searching our database for a match.

All prospective tenants are immediately contacted

by text, email or telephone and interviewed.

We will also organise for your property to be professionally

photographed inside and out and we will create room

plans to include internal dimensions and fixtures.

And as required by law we will commission an

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on your

behalf if none exists.

Having photographed your property and logged

its details, we will advertise it in the local press, heywoodsproperty.co.uk and several other quality websites.

Well also display it in our Newcastle town centre office.

By offering maximum exposure via the most effective media, we maximise

the opportunities to fill the vacant tenancy cost effectively and within

the shortest time to make the most of your propertys earning potential.


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Gas, electrical and fire safetyadvice from Heywoods

With regard to gas and electrical safety, our lettings

experts will ensure that your property complies with

all current legislation.

We employ recognised contractors who will carry

out any work required at competitive rates and canorganise any inspection report on your behalf.

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Gas Safety (Installation and use)

Regulations 1998.

The owners of a property containing gas installation pipework must ensure that it is safe prior to

letting out a residential property. This involves ensuring that a gas safety check is completed prior

to occupation by tenants and is then carried out annually.

The gas safety check MUST be carried out by a recognised Gas Safe registered engineer who

holds the necessary ACOP certification.

The gas safety certificate produced is held by the agent on file and a copy is provided to the

tenant(s).

Further information can be found on www.hsa.gov.uk

Electricity

It is a statutory duty for landlords and agents to ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment

present in a residential property is safe for use and maintained adequately.

Two main Acts of Parliament which impose a statutory duty on landlords with respect

to electrical safety are:

The Consumer Protection Act 1987

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Secondary legislative items under The Consumer Protection Act include:

The Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Regulations 1989

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994

The General Product Safety Regulations 1994

The Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994

We recommend an electrical safety check is conducted prior to the letting of a property and that aregular inspection programme is implemented.

Oil and Solid Fuel

No specific legislation applies to oil and solid fuel. We recommend that appliances are serviced

annually to ensure their safety.

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety)

Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1993)

All upholstered furnishings; e.g. sofas, armchairs, footstools, mattresses and pillows

supplied as part of the tenancy must comply with current fire resistance standards.

Items such as carpets, curtains and bed linen are not included. Also any furniture manufactured

prior to 1950 is exempt providing it has not been reupholstered with illegal fillings.

Such furnishings must carry the appropriate fire resistance labels (and be permanently

attached to them), to show that they comply with the regulations. Any furnishings which

do not comply with the regulations must be removed from the property prior to occupation.

Smoke Detectors

Properties built after June 1992 must have mains linked smoke detectors on each floor.

Older properties do not fall under these regulations. We would recommend thereforethat a let property has at least one fully operational battery operated detector on

each floor as a minimum requirement.


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Rent Collection Service

When you opt for our Rent Collection Service, this is what we will do on your behalf:

Market the property to the widest possible audience to find a suitable tenant

Accompany viewings and negotiate the terms of the tenancy

Reference the tenants

Draw up the tenancy agreement Collect the first months rent in advance

Register the deposit (15 + VAT) in our Scheme

Collect and process the rent and send out statements, inform yourself

and tenant of any missed payments

Manage the transfer of the utilities into the tenants name

Write to the tenant to inform them that their contract is due for renewal

and ask what they wish to do

We can also include these services at an added cost:

Organise specialist insurance quotes

Prepare an inventory (one must be supplied to us before tenants can move in)

Arrange annual gas and electricity safety checks

Oversee the tenants check out and help resolve any deposit claims

Arrange for repairs to take place (Funds must be supplied before repairs are undertaken)

Undertake property inspections

Arrange rent warranty service

Administration of annual tax returns (NRL)

This is what you are required to do within the agreement:

Carry out regular property inspections

Resolve any tenancy issues

Handle routine repairs and maintenance

Check the tenant into the property

Full Management Service

When you opt for our Full Management Service, this is what we will do on your behalf:

Market the property to the widest possible audience to find a suitable tenant

Accompany viewings and negotiate the terms of the tenancy

Reference the tenants

Draw up the tenancy agreement

Collect the first months rent in advance

Register the deposit (15 + VAT) in our Scheme

Manage the transfer of the utilities into the tenants name

Write to the tenant to inform them that their contract is due for renewal and

ask what they wish to do

Arrange to undertake the property inventory (additional charges may apply)

Arrange for routine gas and electricity safety checks

Collect rent and chase up late payments

Issue rental statements

Regularly inspect the property

Resolve any tenancy issues

Oversee the tenants check out and help resolve any deposit claims

Handle routine maintenance

Offer you a reduced re-let fee after initial tenancy

This is what you are required to do within the agreement:

Simply instruct us to proceed; either by telephone or email

Additional items which may incur costs to all tariffs

Contract renewals or change over to periodic contract

Additional inspections

Court representation

Issuing of notices to tenants

Overseeing major property repairs or works

Additional copies of agreements


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How to let in 3 easy steps

Appraising your property

Take the first step to letting with a visit from a member of our

lettings team. Well offer a professional valuation and talk you

through the options available.

Expert help and advice

Prior to our visit well research the area in which your property

is situated, to ascertain achievable rental levels and give you an

understanding of how the local property market is performing.

Marketing your property

Well offer professional advice on how you can achieve

maximum returns when you let your property and the income

levels you can expect when letting.

Well explain the service options available to you through

Heywoods and if you wish offer advice on utilities, furnishing

and of course the legal aspects of letting.

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Dont over personalise your property. Not everyone will have your taste in interior dcor.

So go with a simple, neutral colour scheme for walls and carpets

Furniture should be clean and ideally robust. Kitchens should be neat and tidy with good

access. Bathrooms should be clean and well maintained

Lighting and power points should be in good, safe, working order as should any gas appliances

If the property has a garden, make sure its neat and tidy, free from weeds and dead plants

A thorough clean inside and out will get your property off to a really good start

Top tips for presentation


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Heywoods are one of the most respected

and reliable letting agents in the area

Whatever the size of your property portfolio,

Heywoods are here to help ensure you have

the right tenants in your property.

If you choose to let your property through

Heywoods, you can expect us to:

Carefully vet tenants and thoroughly check all references using external referencing companies

Use only reliable contractors to cover any eventuality

Offer the most competitive rates in the area

Advertise your property on all major property websites

Our services include:

Tenant introduction service

Rent collection service Full management service

Heywoods operate on a no let - no fee basis


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