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Chaslowe Estate Agents - Property for Sale and Rent in East Barnet, Hertfordshire


Tel: 020 8440 6449, Fax: 020 8449 0434
Email: michelle@chaslowe.com
http://www.chaslowe.com

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Property Management

To tell you about Chas R Lowe Estates, and the services provided by the residential letting and management department, we have attempted to ask questions that would be of interest to you. The order of these question and answers are listed below:

Why choose Chas R Lowe Estates ?
As well as having experienced staff, we are bound by the Rules of Conduct of the Ombudsman of Estate Agents top

What is our aim?
To provide a professional service with honesty and integrity, at a competitive price. We are the “buffer” between landlords and tenants, being qualified and experienced to know how to deal with issues effectively and efficiently. top

What type of residential properties do we manage?
The residential management team is supported by our property management accounts department. We pride ourselves on giving a very personal and highly professional service. We believe that good communications with residents and clients is vital to the smooth running of the properties we manage, creating trust that all issues will be dealt with expeditiously. We are skilled in managing a wide range of properties, including:

  • Flats
  • Houses
  • Property portfolios
  • Blocks

If your property is not in one of these areas, we are happy to consider new areas. top

What is our client base?
After many years in the business we have built up a varied client base. Many clients are single property owners whilst others are investor landlords with many different properties in their portfolios. We pride ourselves on providing a personal, professional service to ALL our clients. a href="#aet00">top

Which tenancy agreements do we use?
Where properties are let direct to individuals we use Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements. Where properties are let to companies for the occupation of employees a Contractual Tenancy Agreement is used. In each case the agreement allows for a refundable deposit to be taken in addition to rent in advance, and allows possession to be gained by the landlord at the end of the fixed term or during the term for breach of contract. top

How will we find your tenants?
We use all the conventional methods for finding a tenant including:

  • Multiple internet sites
  • Mailing lists
  • ‘To Let’ boards
  • Office displays
  • Property Lists

Chas R Lowe Estates, enjoys an excellent reputation locally, with many would-be tenants being recommended to us by other agents and solicitors. top

What does our letting service include?

  • Advice on property suitability and rental value
  • Marketing through Team offices
  • Internet listing on multiple websites
  • Accompanied viewing service
  • Hire of distinctive ‘To Let’ board
  • Photo display in office
  • Financial vetting of tenants
  • Preparation of Tenancy Agreement
  • Check-in Schedule on Condition
  • Taking of deposit (subject to current statutory control)
  • Administration of deposit using Deposit Protection Service scheme
  • Setting up of Standing Order for rent payment
  • Notification of council/utility companies, etc.
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What management services do we provide?
Each client will require different services, applicable to their type of property. We can provide a service tailored to your needs, choosing from:

  • Administration of rent collection
  • Arrangement of general repairs
  • Rent review advice
  • Administration of Landlord’s Gas Safety Check renewals (excluding cost of check/test)
  • Administration of NICEIC Approved Contractor’s Electric and Portable Appliance renewals (excluding cost of test)
  • Service of Notice to terminate tenancy, if required
  • Check-out condition assessment
  • Administration of return of deposit
  • Notification of council/utility companies, etc.
  • Monthly statements, with copies to advisors if required
  • Property inspections
  • Contract administration
  • Insurance administration
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What are our letting and management fees?
Where we are asked to manage a property which is already tenanted, the fee is 8% plus VAT (based on % of the annual rental) Where we are required to find a tenant for a property and we will subsequently be managing the property for a minimum period of 12 months, the letting fee is 8% plus VAT (billed every six months) plus 4% plus VAT (based on % of the annual rent) billed monthly.

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