Landlord Services & Property Management from Lets Go! based in Colchester, Essex
WHAT CAN LETS GO! PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OFFER YOU?
SERVICES
We are situated in Colchester but also cover, Ipswich, Clacton, Braintree and surrounding villages. We have over 20 years experience within the letting field, which provides us with the knowledge and experience to take on your property and find the most suitable tenant to look after it.We feel that the letting market in Colchester requires an agent who understands what the individual Landlord needs, therefore are able to offer a ‘tailor made’ package to suit your requirements, this can be for Landlords that are overseas, the new investor Landlord or the general Landlord who would benefit from a trouble free let.
We offer both Full Management and Introduction Only services to Landlords.
If you should wish for one of our experienced staff members to value your property, please do not hesitate to contact us for a no obligation, free quotation.
THE BEST CARE AND ADVICE
We have over 20 years experience in the letting market, therefore, have the knowledge and experience to manage your property without as little hassle as possible bringing you peace of mind.. We can also advise you of the rental income that you expect to achieve and deal with any general enquires.A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
We can promise to offer a service that makes a difference when dealing with a professional agency, such as your phone calls being returned, responding to your queries as comprehensively and thoroughly as possible to ensure that all matters are dealt with efficiently. Our main priority is to ensure that our customers receive the service they require.RENTAL/LEGAL GUARENTEE INSURANCE
This service is optional but is offered to you for piece of mind. This service can be obtained through us via a insurance company and is charged at:- £30.95 per policy for a 6 month tenancy. Covered by Maras
- £62.45 per policy for a 12 month tenancy. Covered by Maras
- 3.2% of annual rent for a more in-depth cover called Marasprovision covered by Maras
FREE RENTAL VALUATIONS
If you would like us to arrange a market appraisal on your property, we will be happy to arrange a free valuation and you are under no obligationFREE ADVERTISING OF YOUR PROPERTY
We would advertise your property on our website and property internet companies such as Rightmove.FREE PREPERATION OF TENANCY AGREEMENT & NOTICES
We arrange the preperation of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement at no extra charge to you.COMPETITIVE RATES
We are not vat registered, therefore, this makes us extremely competitve to other agents.DETAILS VIDEO INVENTORY / WRITTEN INVENTORY
Upon the tenant moving in and out of the property we prepare a detailed vido inventory of the property which is also backed up by a written inventory which the tenancy would sign and agree to.QUARTERLY PROPERTY INSPECTIONS
We will check your property on a querterly basis ensuring that it is being looked after and that there are not any unreported maintenance issues.DEALING WITH MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS
We would ensure that all maintenance issues are dealt with efficiently and at the most cost effective rate.ADVICE ON LANDLORDS LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
There are many new obligation brought into force prior to your property being let. Lets Go! will ensure that all the necessary checks etc have been carried out and can even arrange it for you. Listed below are all the requirements necessary:- CLEANING – prior to the tenancy commencing we strongly advise that you have the property cleaned to a required standard. Therefore, at the end of the tenancy, there will be no excuse for your tenant to leave it in an unacceptable condition.
- GAS SAFETY CHECKS – Any gas appliances/equipment must comply with the Gas Safety Regulations 1998. Annual inspections by a CORGI registered gas fitter must be carried out and a Landlords Gas Safety certificate will be produced.
- ELECTRICAL CHECKS – all electrical appliances in the property must be recently servied and fully operational under the 1994 electrical regulations. We advise that a qualified electrician carried out a safety check prior to the tenancy commencing.
- FIRE REGULATIONS – All furniture and fittings must comply with The Furniture and Furnishings (fire safety) Regulations 1988
- TENANCY DEPOSIT PROTECTION – Landlords have a duty to ensure that all deposits are insured through a recognized scheme. In the event of a dispute it can be referred to the TDS dispute procedure.
- EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) - Landlords who let their property to new tenants from the 1st October 2008 are required to supply the tenant with EPC (Energy Performace Certificate). The EPC check givesa the propertya standard energy and carbon monoxide emmission efficiency grade from A to G. Teh average grade is D. The EPC check is valid for 10 years and is not necessary to re-check upon change of tenant.