A rental property is a significant investment, and protecting it involves more than finding a tenant. From professional marketing and tenant referencing to rent collection, compliance, inspections and maintenance, Your Move gives landlords a choice of services designed to reduce risk and make managing a tenancy more straightforward.
Owning a rental property can provide a valuable source of income, but it also brings ongoing responsibilities. Finding the right tenant, keeping up with changing requirements, responding to maintenance problems and maintaining clear records all take time and attention.
This is where the right letting service can make a meaningful difference.
Your Move supports landlords throughout the letting journey. Whether you only need help finding a tenant or would prefer the property to be fully managed, our three flexible service levels let you choose the support that suits your experience, property and priorities.
Helping you set the right rent
Protecting a rental investment starts with understanding its position in the local market.
Setting the rent too high could make it harder to attract suitable tenants and increase the risk of an empty property. Setting it too low could reduce the income available to cover mortgage payments, maintenance and other costs.
Your Move’s local lettings experts understand the markets in which they operate. We assess the property, consider demand for comparable homes and help landlords arrive at an appropriate asking rent.
This gives you a clearer basis for making decisions about your property and expected rental income.
Marketing your property effectively
Every period without a tenant represents lost rental income. Effective marketing helps put a property in front of prospective tenants and generate interest as soon as it becomes available.
Property marketing is included across Your Move’s three landlord service levels. Our teams prepare the property for launch, handle enquiries and arrange viewings with prospective tenants.
Professional marketing options can include virtual viewings, social media advertising and premium listings on Rightmove, although availability varies by branch.
Combining professional presentation with local knowledge helps landlords reach the right audience and reduce avoidable delays when looking for a tenant.
Vetting and referencing prospective tenants
A tenant’s ability to meet the rent and look after the property can significantly affect the success of an investment.
Your Move vets and references prospective tenants as part of every landlord service level. Referencing helps landlords make a more informed decision before entering into a tenancy.
No referencing process can remove every risk, but completing appropriate checks provides considerably more information than relying on an application alone.
Your Move also prepares and signs the tenancy agreement as part of its core letting service, helping establish the terms of the tenancy clearly from the outset.
Supporting a well-documented tenancy
Good records help protect both landlords and tenants if a question or disagreement arises later.
Depending on the services and optional products selected, Your Move supports landlords with matters such as:
- Preparing the tenancy agreement
- Checking the tenant into the property
- Registering the security deposit
- Arranging a property inventory
- Retaining relevant tenancy and property information
- Managing the tenant’s check-out
A detailed inventory and clear check-in records can be particularly valuable when comparing the property’s condition at the end of a tenancy and considering any deposit deductions.
Collecting rent and monitoring payments
Consistent rental income is central to the financial performance of an investment property.
Rent collection and credit control are included with Your Move’s LetEssentials and LetComplete services. This means our teams monitor payments and follow the relevant process when rent is not received as expected.
Landlords using these services also receive 24-hour access to statements and property information, helping them keep track of income and maintain organised records.
Eligible landlords can also choose rent protection insurance as an additional product, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
Helping landlords manage compliance
The legal and regulatory requirements associated with letting a property can change, and missing an obligation can expose a landlord to financial and legal risk.
Your Move’s LetEssentials service is designed for landlords who want professional oversight of their legal obligations without handing over every aspect of managing the property.
LetComplete includes full property compliance management. Optional services may also be available for requirements and documentation such as:
- Energy Performance Certificates
- Gas safety checks
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Electrical Installation Condition Reports
- Portable appliance testing
- Ongoing Right to Rent checks
- Serving notices on the landlord’s behalf
The precise requirements depend on the property, tenancy and country in which the property is located. Your local Your Move team keeps landlords informed about relevant changes and explains the support available through their chosen service.
Carrying out regular property inspections
Problems are often easier and less expensive to address when they are identified early.
Your Move’s LetComplete service includes property inspections every six months. These visits provide an opportunity to review the property’s general condition and identify visible issues that may require attention.
An inspection is not a structural survey and cannot uncover every problem. However, it gives landlords greater visibility of a property during the tenancy, particularly when they do not live nearby or prefer not to carry out visits themselves.
Coordinating maintenance and emergencies
Even a well-maintained property will require repairs from time to time. When a tenant reports a problem, delays can cause inconvenience and may allow the issue to become more serious.
LetComplete includes maintenance management through a panel of vetted contractors. Your Move receives the tenant’s report, coordinates the response and keeps the landlord informed in line with the agreed service.
The service also includes out-of-hours emergency support, giving tenants a route to report urgent problems when the branch is closed.
This saves landlords from having to source contractors, manage every appointment and act as the first point of contact for each repair.
Supporting the end of a tenancy
The end of a tenancy can involve several moving parts, including communication with the tenant, checking the property’s condition, dealing with the deposit and preparing for the next let.
LetComplete includes management of the check-out process and guidance through deposit disputes. This helps landlords follow a structured process and use the available tenancy records when considering the property’s condition.
Your Move can then help prepare and market the property for its next tenant, reducing the number of tasks the landlord needs to coordinate personally.
Choosing the right level of support
Not every landlord needs the same service. An experienced landlord living close to the property may want help finding and referencing a tenant, while someone with limited time or a property further away may prefer ongoing management.
Your Move offers three service levels:
LetBasic
For landlords who understand their ongoing responsibilities and want help marketing the property, finding and referencing a tenant, and preparing the tenancy agreement.
LetEssentials
For landlords who want ongoing professional support, including check-in, keyholding, rent collection, credit control and access to statements and property information.
LetComplete
For landlords who want a more comprehensive management service, including compliance management, six-monthly inspections, maintenance coordination, out-of-hours emergency support and management of the check-out process.
Optional products and services are also available, allowing landlords to tailor their support further. Services and availability may vary by branch, property and location.
Practical protection throughout the tenancy
Protecting a rental investment does not mean eliminating every possible risk. It means making informed decisions, keeping good records, responding to issues promptly and having reliable processes in place throughout the tenancy.
Your Move combines local market knowledge with practical letting and property-management support. From finding and referencing a tenant to collecting rent, overseeing compliance and coordinating maintenance, our teams help landlords protect their income, property and time.
Speak to your local Your Move lettings team to discuss your property and choose the landlord service that best meets your needs.
The services described depend on the service level and optional products selected. Availability may vary by branch and location. Insurance products are subject to eligibility, policy terms, conditions and exclusions.
Your Move Emarketing Executive
