We offer 3 different service levels to our clients. The services differ in the amount of involvement we or the landlord will have with the property and therefore the tenant. For a full break down of the costs of each service and a more detailed explanation on what we do for each service then please refer to our ‘Terms of Business’
The landlord chooses the service, and his decision is based on various factors including:
- His knowledge surrounding residential lettings legislation
- The amount of available time he has to look after his tenant and his rental property
- The connections he has with local contractors who will be available to attend to emergency situations that can arise at his rental property.
- The distance the landlord lives to his rental property
- How comfortable the landlord feels he will be to chase late payments of rent
- How comfortable and knowledgeable the landlord is if any legal proceedings or court proceedings had to be initiated.
Service 1
Full Management
Our experienced lettings team can advise you on just about everything from how to present your property to all the legislation that you need to adhere to, we have it covered!
Here are some of the services included when using our fully managed package:
- We will fully market your property using a variety of property portals including; On the market, Prime Location and Zoopla (this list is not exhaustive and subject to change). We will also use social media and any other means of advertising we deem appropriate and available to us, including the use of virtual tours
- We will negotiate with a prospective tenant and agree tenancy terms
- All viewings can be accompanied at your request
- Obtaining references via an independent Referencing Service
- Draw up the *Tenancy Agreement and, at your request, issue a *Section 21 Notice
- Obtain a deposit from the tenant equivalent to one months rent (unless otherwise agreed) and safeguarding this deposit with a Government Approved Scheme.
- Arrange an *Energy Performance Certificate, *inventory, *gas safety test with boiler service, *legionella risk assessment and *electrical safety test.
- Give you the option of rent protection (see separate information regarding rent protection *charges apply).
- Arrange monthly rent collection and notify you of any rent arrears. *We will complete rent protection claim forms on your behalf if you have arranged cover through this office.
- If necessary: *attend court on your behalf to obtain a possession order and attend the property with the court bailiff and locksmith. We will carry out this service providing possession is being carried out through a claim instigated through a rent protection cover that has been set up via this office.
- Arrange repairs, quotes and estimates for maintenance work at the property during the course of the tenancy.
- Where possible, carry out two property inspection during each 12 month period (*additional inspections carried out at the landlord’s request).
- Carry out a *check out at the end of the tenancy. Negotiate any deposit issues and liaise with the company who have safeguarded the deposit.
* Additional Charges Apply – must be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions of Business.
Service 2
Rent Collection
For landlords who would like to be more involved with the management of their properties our rent collection service is a good compromise.
- Fully market your property using a variety of property portals including; On The market, Prime Location and Zoopla (this list is not exhaustive and subject to change) We will also use social media and any other means of advertising we deem appropriate and available to us, including the use of virtual tours
- Negotiate with a prospective tenant and agree tenancy terms
- All viewings can be accompanied at your request
- Obtaining references via an independent Referencing Service
- Draw up the *Tenancy Agreement and at your request issue a *Section 21 Notice
- Obtain a deposit from the tenant equivalent to one month’s rent (unless otherwise agreed) and *safeguarding this deposit with a Government Approved Scheme.
- Arrange an *Energy Performance Certificate, *inventory, *gas safety test with boiler service, *legionella risk assessment and *electrical safety test.
- Give you the option of rent protection (see separate information regarding rent guarantee *charges apply).
- Arrange monthly rent collection and notify you of any rent arrears. *We will complete rent protection claim forms on your behalf if you have arranged cover through this office.
- If necessary: *attend court on your behalf to obtain a possession order and attend the property with the court bailiff and locksmith. We will carry out this service providing possession is being carried out through a claim instigated through a rent protection cover that has been set up via this office.
* Additional Charges Apply – must be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions of Business.
Landlords who opt for this service must be aware that we will not become involved in any issues surrounding non payment of rent if the tenant is claiming disrepair or a failure by the landlord to address maintenance issues in a swift and efficient manner. In these circumstances we cannot complete rent protection claim forms on your behalf, or attend court for you.
Service 3
Introduction Only
This service is for landlords that want us to find a suitable tenant, draw up the first tenancy agreement and collect the first month’s rent and deposit from the tenant, but want to deal with all maintenance enquires and deal with the rent collection themselves.
We strongly advise landlords to become members of a landlord accreditation scheme and sign up for regular ongoing training if they decide to opt for this service, as the legislation surrounding renting out a property is immense and changes frequently.
- We will fully market your property using a variety of property portals including; On The Market, Prime Location and Zoopla (this list is not exhaustive) We will also use social media and any other means of advertising we deem appropriate and available to us, including the use of virtual tours
- We will negotiate with a prospective tenant and agree tenancy terms
- All viewings can be accompanied at your request
- Obtaining references via an independent company
- Draw up the *Tenancy Agreement and at your request issue a *Section 21 Notice
- Obtain a deposit from the tenant equivalent to one month’s rent (unless otherwise agreed) and *safeguarding this deposit with a Government Approved Scheme.
- Arrange an *Energy Performance Certificate, *inventory, *gas safety test with boiler service, *legionella risk assessment and *electrical safety test.
- Offer a rent guarantee (Charges apply)
* Additional Charges Apply – must be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions of Business.
Considering renting out your property? Or do you have a portfolio of properties that you would like managed by an agent? Look no further, gps lettings is a Lettings only agent with over 70 years’ experience. All of our staff are fully trained and committed to meeting our client’s needs.
Landlords Fees
gps lettings offers competitive rates with no hidden extras. All of our fees are transparent and explained fully to our Landlords before they decide on which service would suit them best. We offer a range of Management Services which can be tailored to meet our Landlords needs. We offer discounted Rental Protection for the first tenancy term to all Landlords who opt for our Fully Managed or Rent Collection Services.
See here for details of our fees and services.
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We can offer a range of services from providing a tenancy agreement to taking over the management of your properties.
Tenant Fees Guide for Landlords
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Tenants - Why the service the landlord has opted for is relevant to you
It is very important for tenants to know who their point of contact is for rental payments and for maintenance issues. As a tenant you need to know where you need to make your rental payments to. You also need to know who to contact and what to do if there are any property maintenance issues at your rental property.>
If your landlord has instructed us on a fully managed or rent collection basis, we will have told you to pay your rent into our client account. This information is detailed within your tenancy agreement. You will also have access to an online accounting system, you can log in to this system at any time and see your rent account. You will know when your next rental payment is due and also be able to see all payments that you have made to us.
If your landlord has the introduction only service, you will need to pay your rent directly to your landlord. Best practice would be to set up a standing order to do this. You will then always have your own record of all payments made. If you do decide to pay your landlord cash, then always obtain a receipt for this. Interesting fact: Legally, only tenants who are required to pay rent weekly need to be given a rent book by their landlord.
For any property maintenance, only landlords who have the full management service have given us instructions to deal with any day-to-day property maintenance at your property. If your landlord has elected to have the rent collection or the introduction only services the you must contact your landlord for all property maintenance issues. When you move into your rental property, we will give you an information sheet which explains what service your landlord has with us, and more details about what to do if there are any maintenance issues at your rental property. Unless your landlord has the full management service, we strongly advise you to have a conversation with your landlord and find out what he wants and authorises you to in an emergency if you cannot get hold of him.
