Landlord Benefits

My personal experience as a landlord

I started a portfolio of properties with my husband 6 years ago. Together we saw the opportunity to invest in property which necessitated finding quality tenants.  We decided to find our own tenants and have successfully let all our properties quickly and satisfactorily with minimal void periods.  Six years on we have never used a High Street agent.  At the beginning of 2008 I had three flats to let simultaneously.  All the properties were successfully let and tenants moved in within two weeks.

• Cost effective - i.e. Typical fee for one bed flat 'let only' £400.00
• Access to all major internet property portals Right Move, Find a Property etc
• Experienced agent with good local knowledge who is also a landlord
• No renewal fees
• Personal (speak to one person only – me!)
• Member of National Landlord’s Association and Residential Landlords’ Association
• Accredited member of London Landlord’s Association (attendee of Professional Development)
• Member of UKALA (United Kingdom Association of Letting Agents)
• Trustworthy
• Professional
• Knowledgeable –  i.e. Energy Performance Certificates, Gas Safety Certificates.
• Access to appropriate agencies regarding tenant referencing
• Access to appropriate legal contract forms, i.e. Assured Shorthold Tenancy, Section 21, Section 8 etc.

See my Guide for Landlords