Our lettings department continues to go from strength to strength; run by Lucy at our Tettenhall office. We offer free rental assessments and can provide advice on realistic, achievable rents and safety requirements. All rental properties are beautifully presented on our own website and advertised on Rightmove and OnTheMarket.com. Our three-tier management service offers options for every landlord and every property, including tenant-finding, rent collection, and full lettings management. We can source tenants to match your specific requirements, with complete reference checks performed by a professional referencing company, and our independent inventory service and rental guarantee insurance are designed to offer total peace of mind. As a team we have links with corporate and sporting professionals such as Jaguar Landrover, Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa, etc.
Lettings
Meet the Lettings team
Lucy
Lucy's career in property has spanned almost two decades and has seen her develop into a true property professional, with excellent market knowledge. Having worked for various estate agents within the local area, Lucy has cultivated a broad set of skills and professional relationships, often dealing with blue-chip companies and high-end clients. More recently, Lucy has specialised in lettings and has acquired a loyal following amongst local landlords. Outside work, Lucy can often be found outdoors, looking after her four miniature Shetland ponies or walking her two Jack Russell terriers.
Lettings Service & Fee Structure
Managed
50% of the first month rental plus VAT – subject to a minimum fee of £250.00 plus VAT, – Monthly Management fee of 10 % plus VAT thereafter- Property advertising on Rightmove, On the market & peterjamesproperty.com
- Accompanied viewing where required
- Tenant referencing
- Tenancy agreement and necessary paperwork
- Inspections
- Inventory
- Collect deposit and send/register with the DPS
- Notify council tax
- Collect rent
- Six monthly property inspections
- Renewal of Tenancy Agreement £50 plus VAT
- Renewal of Rental Warranty at landlords expense if required.
- Handle maintenance with in house contractors if required
- Rental Warranty & Legal expenses from Rent4sure, for the first tenancy
- Check out inspection & meter readings
- Rental Statements
- To Let Board
- Legal Notice issued
- Pre Tenancy Briefing and Negotiating.
- Social Media advertising
- Videos Viewings
Let only
Fee: 75% of the first months rental plus VAT.- Property advertising on Rightmove, On the market & Peterjamesproperty.com
- Accompanied viewing where required
- Tenant referencing
- Tenancy agreement and necessary paperwork
- Inventory £75.00 (price may differ upon size of property)
- Collect deposit and send/register with the DPS £35.00 plus vat
- To let board
- social media adverting
- PreTenancy Briefing
- Renewal of Tenancy Agreement £75.00 plus VAT
Rent Collection
Fee 50% of the first months rental plus VAT. Monthly management fee 5% plus VAT thereafter.- Collect rent
- Property advertising on Rightmove, On the market & Peterjamesproperty.com
- Accompanied viewing where required
- Tenant referencing
- Tenancy agreement
- Inventory
- Collect deposit and send/register with the DPS
- To let board
- Social media
- Pre Tenancy Briefing and Negotiating.
- Chase for non-payment of rent
Tenant Information
Please ask us if you require any additional clarification or confidential advice
When a property is found
A formal application form must be submitted from all adults to be named on the tenancy agreement. Each tenant will be fully and jointly responsible for the property and payment of rent.
We also take references on applications. These can be any combination taken from the information provided in the application form. (We will require two items of proof of address i.e. Driving license, passport and bank statement or utility bill)
Confirmation
A tenancy cannot be given until,
- Satisfactory references have been obtained
- We have our landlords final consent
- All legal documentation have been signed
- All monies due have been paid over and in receipt of clear funds
Rent / deposits should be paid in cash or bank transfer. Please note that cheques are only acceptable with our specific prior agreement and 7 working days must be allowed for clearance of funds.
An application may be rejected at any stage
Type of Tenancy
Will normally be an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Rent
Is payable per calendar month, in advance, usually by bank transfer or standing order
Deposit
Of an amount equivalent to five weeks rent, this will be required in advance to be held against damage, dilapidations, non-payment of rent, etc. and is returnable, less any deductions, only after vacation at the end of the tenancy and with the landlords agreement.
Please note all Assured Shorthold Deposits will be placed in a Government Deposit Protection Scheme. Peter James Property Partnership are members of the DPS Scheme
During the term of the Tenancy
Unless specifically agreed or in writing, the tenants are responsible for payment of all utilities / services at the property and this includes Gas, Electricity, Oil, Coal, Water & Sewerage charges, Council Tax, Telecommunication charges, TV license and any charges associated with the usage of cable or satellite television. Tenants are responsible for insuring their items within the property.
You are responsible for keeping the property and Landlord’s contents in the property in a clean and tidy condition, including the regular upkeep of any garden.
As a tenant, you are responsible for replacing “everyday consumables” such as: - light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, smoke detector batteries, etc.
You must not carry out any redecoration to the property or put nails in the walls etc., without specific written permission, and you must not carry out unauthorised repairs, except in an emergency.
The property and contents must be thoroughly cleaned at the end of the tenancy.
IMPORTANT If you leave the property before the end of the Tenancy
You may still be legally liable and responsible for all your obligations and costs under the tenancy agreement including burst pipes. Please contact us at the earliest opportunity if you have a problem or you are unsure of what the required legal procedures are for you to give the correct notice to end your tenancy.
