Once the tenant has been selected
the agent takes
responsibility for ensuring the move is as trouble
free as possible whilst always ensuring the clients
position is protected. An important contributor to a
successful tenancy is creating a positive relationship
between the tenant, landlord and agent. Ensuring
that the tenant’s experience of moving into their
new home is a good one plays a critical part in
managing the relationship for the future.
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Ensure that you have the correct consents from your mortgagee
or head lessor.
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– Check that you are fully insured for a tenanted property
for both buildings and contents. |
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Arrange for a redirection of your mail with the post office. |
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If required, employ the services of an accountant or tax advisor |
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– Agree with your agent on the terms that have been negotiated |
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– Confirm that you are satisfied with the type of references
being applied for. |
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– Preparation of the Tenancy Agreement and any notices |
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– Arrange the Inventory & Schedule of Condition at
the commencement of the tenancy |
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– ensure that all soft furnishings left in the property
meet the latest regulations |
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– Provide the agent with a list of preferred contractors |
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– Provide a file containing information with all instructions
and guarantees relating to any appliance left in the property |
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– Ensure that there are sufficient sets of keys |
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– Receive initial monies for rent and security deposit.
Ensure clearance before handing over keys |
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– Organise a Landlords gas safety inspection and ensure
that a valid record is issued prior to the tenant moving in. |
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– Organise an electrical safety inspection on all appliances
left in the property and confirmation of safe wiring. |
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Organise professional cleaning of the property prior to the
tenants moving in |
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– Ensure that the chimneys have been swept |
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– Ensure that smoke alarms are fitted and that they are
in working order |
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– Arrange for the transfer of utilities into the tenants’
names and arrange for payment for the closing of accounts. |
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– Ensure that there is a working line to the property |
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– Arrange for the transfer of the Council Tax into the
tenants’ name. |
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