• Property Appraisal & Valuation - We offer an independent appraisal of your property by one of our trained and experienced surveyors. It is free and with no obligations. We also advise you on other necessary measures before you let the property, such as necessary repairs and renovations. It is important to set fair and achievable rents at competitive prices. Use our extensive knowledge of the local rental market to assess how much your property can be acquired in the current climate. The evaluation of our rental takes into account the location, size, criteria, condition of the property and whether it is furnished, partially furnished or unfurnished. During the evaluation, we will discuss the rental process with you and answer your questions. If you are a first-time homeowner, you have plenty of opportunities to learn more about what residential property permitting involves.

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• Effective Advertising & Marketing - We use all major websites including zoopla.com and onthemarket.com. This gives the rental property as much online exposure as possible, regardless of the device used by the potential tenant. Once instructions are given, one of the first things to do is to match the property against the tenant's waiting list and send the property details via email or SMS alert. High-quality photos are the key to presenting your rental property in the best possible way. We take the time to capture the best images of each room and show them the best features to make each image look professional.

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• Securing The Most Suitable Tenant(s) - As a property landlord, you need the peace of mind that the right tenants live in your property. All potential tenants are assessed by us before applying to rent a property to make sure they are suitable. All properties will be inspected by a well-trained team member. We provide quick and honest feedback. We keep you updated with your progress and notify you as soon as someone requests to rent your property. This review process is an important step in ensuring a trustworthy tenant.

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• Energy Performance Certificate - All properties for rent must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before any marketing or viewings can take place. An EPC rates energy efficiency and its environmental impact and is valid for ten years for rental properties. A copy of the EPC must be made available to tenants before entering into a tenancy agreement. If you do not have an EPC for your property, We can arrange an inspection for Energy Performance Certificate for you.

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• Gas Safety Certificate - Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords have a legal responsibility to make sure all gas pipework, appliances, fittings and flues are safe to use and maintained in a safe condition. Every gas appliance and flue must be tested for gas safety every 12 months. A Gas Safety record must be provided to existing tenants within 28 days of the annual safety check, or to new tenants before they move in, and you must keep copies yourself for two years. All installation, maintenance and safety checks must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. We can arrange one for you.

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• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors - New regulations introduced in October 2015 require landlords to install smoke alarms on every floor of their rental property and test them at the start of every tenancy. And to install carbon monoxide alarms in high-risk rooms such as those where a solid fuel heating system is installed.

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• Electrical Safety - Landlords need to make sure that the electrical installation on a rental property is safe when tenants move in and are kept safe. Although not a legal requirement, it is strongly recommended that a certified electrician inspect and test the property every five years and conduct a portable device test (PAT test) once a year to ensure that the appliances are safe to use and appropriate to the purpose.

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• Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations 2010 - Upholstered furniture and soft furnishings provided in a rental property must comply with applicable regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, bed frames, mattresses, headboards, sofa beds, pillows, cushions, seat cushions, and any garden furniture that can be used indoors. Items that comply with the standards will have a suitable permanent tag attached. All non-compliant items must be removed before a tenant can move in. Bedding, rugs, curtains, and any furniture manufactured before 1950 are exempt.​​

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• Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) - If you own a property and rent it out, your local council may decide to do an HHSRS inspection. Inspectors look at 29 health and safety areas.

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• Consent to Let - If your property is mortgaged, you must obtain written consent from your mortgage lender. In the case of a lease, the landlord's written consent may be required before subleasing.

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• Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) - If your property is rented to at least three tenants who share bathrooms, baths, or kitchen facilities, but are not from the same household or family (sometimes called a "share house"), it is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Depending on the size of the property, the number of residents, and the area, an HMO license and an HHSRS inspection may be required by the local council. We can assist you with this.

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• Buildings Insurance - Landlords are required by law to take out buildings insurance for rental properties. We advise our clients to also consider contents insurance and policies to cover rent guarantee and legal expenses.