Property Management for Shirley & Bitterne

In today's competitive lettings market, properties that are professionally managed by a management team are increasingly in demand from both private and corporate tenants. At Location Lettings, our Property Management department can take care of the ‘nitty gritty' that comes with being a landlord, giving you the peace of mind that both your property and your tenants are well looked after during the tenancy. With our experience and knowledge of the very latest rules and regulations, we'll also make sure that all legislation and safety regulations are adhered to, so you can rest easy knowing that your property is in safe hands. We're proud to say that our tenants also seem to like our management service, indeed eight out of ten of our tenants in our professionally managed properties chose to renew their tenancy last year.

Both corporate and private "professional" tenants often have high expectations of the management service when they rent a property, so having a designated professional Property Management team on hand to take care of the (sometimes lengthy and frequent) phone calls, requests and resulting work can save you valuable time and a lot of hassle!

Our Property Management team have access to a host of reliable, well-priced and fully-insured contractors, suppliers and tradesmen who are usually available at short notice, ensuring your property (and wallet…) are not put at risk by unscrupulous or unreliable workmen. All our contractors are regularly vetted to ensure we are providing the very best quality of workmanship and competitive prices. Our management service also includes a 24 hour emergency helpline should disaster strike out of hours. Perhaps preferable to you being called by your tenant in the middle of the night or whilst you are sunning yourself on a far-away beach!

Our Property Management team are all Well Experienced, ensuring they are in the best position to give you accurate advice throughout the tenancy. Whether it is about ending the tenancy, dealing with the deposit, negotiating the renewal or handling a tricky tenant – our Property Management team will relieve any of the worries associated with letting your property. You can still take advantage of our Management Services even if another agent has found the tenant, indeed a number of our landlords choose Location Lettings management to manage their property even if they have found the tenant themselves!

Management - What Does It Include?

Our standard letting service includes our standard fully comprehensive marketing, introducing the tenant, obtaining references and collecting the rent throughout the tenancy and dealing with the renewal or end of the tenancy.

With our Property Management service, we will also:

  • Determine the market rental and marketing of the property.
  • Select potential tenant and carry out credit checks.
  • Prepare and set up Tenancy Agreements and relevant notices.
  • Set up standing order mandate for monthly rent payments.
  • Prepare a detailed Inventory.
  • Arrange for your tenant(s) to occupy the property.
  • Notify local authorities regarding change of occupancy.
  • Notify relevant utilities to inform them of meter readings (to include electric, water, gas etc).
  • Collect the first month’s rent in advance together with a security deposit.
  • Collection of rent and regular financial statements.
  • Organise and, where necessary, supervise cost-effective maintenance.
  • Undertake regular checks to ensure that your property is kept in good order and provide reports.
  • Arrange payment of property-related outgoings.
  • Regularly review rental values and organise renewal of tenancies.
  • Arrange exit inspection assess dilapidations at the end of each tenancy.
  • Protect deposit using Tenancy Deposit Solutions.
  • There is a great deal involved in Full Property Management and our expert and cost effective Maintenance contractors are reputable tradesmen. However, should you have a preferred contractor then we are happy to instruct them on your behalf.