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Advice to Landlords

Changing legislation and regulations mean that residential letting can be a complicated business, so it’s important to know that your property is in safe, experienced hands. We offer a comprehensive advisory service to landlords at every step, from your legal obligations to helpful tips on successful letting.

We offer three different levels of service, each tailored to suit different types of landlords, from those with large portfolios to those letting their home for the first time. An initial discussion will identify which of the three options suits you, from the Tenant Introductory Service, the Rent Collection Service, and the Fully Managed Service.

The Letting Process with Warren Hamilton

Step 1 - Accurate Valuation
Our expert valuers carry out hundreds of valuations each month giving us unparalleled knowledge of property values in your area. This is why we consistently achieve the asking price across all our clients' properties.

Call us on 0208 680 9846 or complete the rental valuation request form.

Step 2- Choosing an Agent
When choosing an agent consider their opening hours, when they will be available to conduct viewings and what kind of marketing your property will receive. These are critical to obtaining the maximum price for your property.

Step 3 - Maximum exposure
When you instruct Warren Hamilton to let your property you will benefit from our comprehensive marketing package. Our property consultant will collect all marketing elements for your property including: interactive floorplans, 360° tours, colour photographs and have them live on our website within days, alongside local information, location maps, aerial views and a printable colour brochure.

Step 4 - Safety regulations
As a landlord, you have an obligation to ensure that your property complies with all the necessary regulations covering the safety of gas appliances, electrical installations and any furnishings supplied for the tenancy. We can advise you on this and arrange the necessary inspections.

Step 5 - Viewings
To maximise viewing opportunities, ensure your agent is open during evenings and weekends. At Warren Hamilton More than 40% of our viewings are carried out during evenings and weekends. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our property consultants also chauffer tenants to properties.

Step 6 - A suitable tenant
Once a suitable tenant has been found, we will apply for references on your behalf. If the tenant proves to be acceptable, we then proceed to the next stage. We have hundreds of high calibre private and corporate tenants.

Step 7 - Property Management
Many tenants prefer to rent managed properties. Instructing Warren Hamilton to manage your property guarantees round-the-clock care for both your property and your tenant. After finding you a tenant, we take care of both them and you throughout the tenancy, including everything from check-in, setting up utility accounts, collecting rent and handling all administration to assistance with more complex issues and the provision of a 24-hour emergency helpline.

Step 8 - Tenancy Agreement & Inventory Report
To achieve a smooth running tenancy it is essential to have a professional agreement in place. We will draw up the relevant paperwork, ensuring all the necessary documents are signed by both parties. An inventory of the contents and condition of the property is usually produced prior to commencement of the tenancy and signed on check-in. This report will include a photographic record of the property and a record the meter readings.

Step 9 - Rent and deposit
Warren Hamilton will collect the rent on your behalf and a deposit from the tenant will be held and registered with the deposit protection service, in line with recent legislation.

Step 10 - Completion
On completion letters are sent out transferring the utilities into the name of your tenant and keys are handed over. Congratulations, your property is now let!