It is our obligation to give Landlords peace of mind by protecting their investments. A well-managed property increases the chances of a tenant remaining in the property for a greater period. Our experienced team will ensure your property is regularly inspected, monitored, and maintained to your needs, standards, and expectations. We are known to go above and beyond in providing a great service to all parties involved. We look after all aspects of Lettings and Management and deal with all queries which may arise during a tenancy, providing peace of mind to our customers that they are in safe hands. Our aim is to provide a swift resolution to any problem that may occur, discuss any concerns you may have, and work hard to build a rapport with both the landlord and the tenant.
Our London Property Management team is highly experienced and qualified with over 18 years of combined experience within the industry.
Please note we can provide a bespoke service to cover your specific requirements.
24/7 tenant support, including a video triage service. For £5 per month, your tenants have 24/7 support, with diagnostics reports provided if a call-out is required, saving our landlords on an initial call-out charge, and ensuring all issues are handled ASAP: https://www.yourhomemanaged.com/out-of-hours-and-maintenance
Ongoing monthly rental collection from your tenants.
Prompt BACS payments to landlords for rent payments.
Detailed monthly accounting and statements to the landlord including provisions for contractor invoices. We can also provide annual statements and more.
Collection of missed payments or arrears.
Retain tax and pay Inland Revenue in respect of non-UK resident landlords.
Deal with HMRC if necessary, in respect of all landlord rental income queries.
Ensuring that our clients' properties always comply with the latest safety regulations.
Supplying our clients with legislative information upon request. Providing email newsletters and updates accordingly.
Inform utility companies when a change of tenancy takes place, as well as assist tenants to ensure there are no delays or misunderstandings.
Arranging routine repairs and maintenance with a selection of suitable contractors. We are happy to tailor this to your needs, accordingly, including the use of your own preferred contractors and suppliers.
Liaising with the Tenant and reporting to the Landlord with the recommended course of action.
Carry out property inspection every 6 months and report to the landlord along with Digital Photos.
Arrange for an independent inventory check-in and check-out.
Registering Deposits under TDS or DPS.
Deal with (and offer advice on) any claims for damages arising from the 'Check out' Report.
The reconciliation of the deposit at the end of the tenancy.
We are Fully Insured and Registered with UKALA Client Money Protection schemes.
We are UKALA Registered.
As a Landlord, you have an obligation to ensure that your property complies with all the necessary regulations. These include:
A full electrical installation condition report (EICR). This must be carried out every 5 years. Insurance companies will not honour claims where the certificate is not present. PAT testing is compulsory.
Smoke alarms must be fitted as standard on each level (or kitchen). Carbon Monoxide alarms are also compulsory.
A first aid kit and a fire blanket fixed to a kitchen wall (or within a kitchen cupboard) are recommended and compulsory for licensed properties.
Annual gas safety checks on all appliances.
Making sure any furniture or furnishings comply with safety regulations.
Making sure water tanks are tested for Legionella if a property has been empty for more than 1 month.
Note:
As members of the TDS custodial deposit scheme, we ensure the tenants’ deposits held are registered within 30 days.
As a member of the UK Association of Letting Agents, landlord’s rent/damage deposits collected by us are protected by the Client Money Protection Scheme.
Your Home Managed Ltd is a member of The Property Redress Scheme, UKALA, and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. We are fully insured with Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public Liability Insurance.
Consider your mortgage. If you are thinking about letting a property that has previously been occupied by an owner-occupier you will need to inform the current mortgage lender that tenants will be living in the property. In most instances, you will be required to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage.
Consider your local authority. Councils often require to be notified of rented properties, and often landlords are required to pay for a license.
Get specialist landlord insurance, you will not be covered by regular household insurance.
Let your freeholder (if you have one) know that tenants will be living in the property.
Decide if you are going to rent your flat as furnished or unfurnished. We can help you decide.
If you are going to be living overseas apply to HMRC for your Non-Resident Landlord exemption certificate.
