Letting your property

Welcome to our Residential Lettings and Property Management Service

Here at Savannah Estates we provide a professional, no-nonsense, fast track letting service. Our experienced & friendly team members will guide both landlords and tenants through the complicated lettings route.

We can also put you in touch with companies that offer buildings, contents, rent protection and legal expense warranties at competitive rates. All of which will provide valuable peace of mind in today’s turbulent world.

Helpful Tips:-

As a Landlord there are a number of things you need to consider before becoming a landlord:

• You will need to seek permission from your mortgage lender to let your property - if you do not have a buy-to-let mortgage.
• If you are in a leasehold property, get permission from the head lessee to rent the property.
• You will need to ensure an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is in place for all new tenancy agreements. Should a property receive an EPC rating below band ‘E’ then legally it can’t be Let until the landlord has improved the efficiency of the building and obtained an EPC in excess of Band ‘E’.
• Make sure your buildings and contents insurance is appropriate.
• Get gas appliances checked in accordance with gas regulations i.e. obtain a gas safety certificate annually.
• Check that furniture, if applicable, complies with Fire Safety Regulations.
• Ensure there are smoke alarms on each floor of the property and a carbon monoxide alarm where necessary.

As a Landlord prior to Letting your Property you should engage the services of a quality letting agent who should:-

• Have your assured short hold tenancy document reviewed and signed by all parties.
• Check and advise on your prospective tenant's references
• On managed properties ensure a check in inventory is completed before a tenant moves in.
• With placement properties the landlord will have the option to have an inventory completed at a cost.
• Redirect your mail.
• Arrange for all meters to be read and the accounts to be transferred to new tenant.
• Arrange for your council tax to be paid by the new tenant.

Please note the above list contains only some of your possible responsibilities as a tenant.

Deposit

For managed properties Savannah Estates lettings will secure a deposit with the DPS in accordance with current legislation.

What to do when your new tenant moves in

TThe day that your new tenant moves into your property make sure that:

• The property is clean and tidy.
• There are instructions for all appliances.
• There are cleaning instructions for any special furnishings.
• All the vital connection points for gas, water and electricity are labeled - stop cocks, fuses, switches in boiler, etc.
• Security devices - alarms, locks, window locks, etc - are all demonstrated and explained to the agent/tenant etc.

As a Tenant prior to renting a  Property you should seek the services and advice of a quality letting agent will advise you on your responsibilities as follows:-

• Providing a television license (regardless of whether the TV is owned by the landlord or not)
• Paying Council Tax direct to the local authority
• Maintaining the terms of your tenancy agreement
• Payment of utilities as agreed with your landlord
• Ensure you have appropriate contents insurance.
• Informing the police if there is a break in or burglary

Please note the above list contains only some of your possible responsibilities as a tenant.

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