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ADVICE ABOUT RENTING A FLAT OR HOUSE IN BRIGHTON AND KEMP TOWN
ADVICE ABOUT LETTING OUT YOUR HOUSE OR FLAT IN BRIGHTON AND KEMP TOWN
Stephen Williams is a Fellow of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and therefore best disposed to advise you on all aspects of letting your house or flat in Brighton.
Stephen can advise you about drawing up a proper Tenancy Agreement to include any restrictions you wish to place on the tenant and the use of your property.
He can advise you on a rent that is realistic and affordable to any potential tenants. This can make the difference in you showing a profit or loss at the end of the year. It is far better to have your flat or house rented all year round with rents being paid on time.
Try to be flexible about any exclusions you may wish to make in your tenancy agreement - if you exclude students, smokers, small children, pets, and short term lets, you lessen the potential to let your property.
Make sure that the flat or house you are renting is well decorated, maintained, all appliances working correctly and clean prior to your tenant moving in.
It is a good idea to provide a small welcome pack of flowers, milk, bread, tea etc with a brief welcome note, on the day your tenant moves in. This shows that you are a considerate landlord and reduces the gulf between landlord and tenant. Little touches like this, shows the tenant that there is a human being behind the scenes and lessens the potential for problems at a later date.
We will advertise your flat or house to rent across a growing number of Internet sites as well as in our normal press advertising.
Providing you have followed our advice, we will have no problems letting your property.
Council tax for Brighton & Hove Year 2003/04:
Band A £ 716
Band B £ 835
Band C £ 955
Band D £ 1074
Band E £ 1313
Band F £ 1552
Band G £ 1790
Band H £ 2148
ADVICE ABOUT RENTING A FLAT OR HOUSE IN BRIGHTON AND KEMP TOWN
- Make sure you choose a house or flat to rent that is within your budget. It is very easy to be tempted to choose a property that is more you can comfortably afford.
- Make sure we understand and are clear about your criteria for a flat or house. (The location, your budget, furnished/unfurnished flat or house, when you will need to occupy the property, tenancy period, number of bedrooms and any other information that is important to you).
- You should expect to pay a deposit of at least one months rent, plus a security deposit. In certain circumstances there will be administration charges.
- We always require references.
- Make sure you read and understand the tenancy agreement. The Citizens Advice Bureau may offer to check this for you. Make sure you understand what is NOT included in the rental price, such as council tax, utility bills, ground maintenance etc.
- We will provide you with an inventory. Make sure you examine this thoroughly and keep a copy.
- Every property is different, make sure you check for any restrictions such as, noise, sub-letting, pets etc. Are you allowed to redecorate?
- If there are any defects in the house or flat you should notify us in writing as soon as they become apparent (even if you do not want them remedied).
- Make sure you understand what is covered under maintenance agreement (cookers, boilers, refrigerators, radiators etc.).
- Under all circumstances you should deal through us, you will not have to deal with the landlord. Should you have any problems or queries, direct them to us first.
- Other issues to consider are: Parking, neighbours, noise levels, public transport availability etc.
ADVICE ABOUT LETTING OUT YOUR HOUSE OR FLAT IN BRIGHTON AND KEMP TOWN
Stephen Williams is a Fellow of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and therefore best disposed to advise you on all aspects of letting your house or flat in Brighton.
Stephen can advise you about drawing up a proper Tenancy Agreement to include any restrictions you wish to place on the tenant and the use of your property.
He can advise you on a rent that is realistic and affordable to any potential tenants. This can make the difference in you showing a profit or loss at the end of the year. It is far better to have your flat or house rented all year round with rents being paid on time.
Try to be flexible about any exclusions you may wish to make in your tenancy agreement - if you exclude students, smokers, small children, pets, and short term lets, you lessen the potential to let your property.
Make sure that the flat or house you are renting is well decorated, maintained, all appliances working correctly and clean prior to your tenant moving in.
It is a good idea to provide a small welcome pack of flowers, milk, bread, tea etc with a brief welcome note, on the day your tenant moves in. This shows that you are a considerate landlord and reduces the gulf between landlord and tenant. Little touches like this, shows the tenant that there is a human being behind the scenes and lessens the potential for problems at a later date.
We will advertise your flat or house to rent across a growing number of Internet sites as well as in our normal press advertising.
Providing you have followed our advice, we will have no problems letting your property.
Council tax for Brighton & Hove Year 2003/04:
Band A £ 716
Band B £ 835
Band C £ 955
Band D £ 1074
Band E £ 1313
Band F £ 1552
Band G £ 1790
Band H £ 2148
