Letting a property can be a rewarding investment, but it also comes with a long list of responsibilities. From finding the right tenant to dealing with an unexpected maintenance issue, managing everything yourself can quickly become a second job.
That’s where Your Move can help. Depending on the service you choose, our lettings experts can take care of the everyday work involved in letting and managing your property- giving you more time, fewer worries and the reassurance that your investment is in experienced hands.
Here are seven things we can handle, so you don’t have to.
1. Marketing your property
Finding a good tenant begins with presenting your property to the right audience.
Your Move can arrange professional property marketing and promote your home to prospective tenants. With an established branch network, local lettings expertise and access to hundreds of tenant registrations every day, we can help your property attract attention in a competitive rental market.
We’ll also use our knowledge of local demand to help you understand what rent your property could achieve.
2. Finding and referencing tenants
Choosing a tenant is one of the most important decisions a landlord makes, but assessing applicants takes time and careful attention.
We can manage enquiries, arrange viewings and vet prospective tenants on your behalf. Referencing helps establish whether an applicant is likely to be suitable for the tenancy, while our experienced team can guide the process from initial interest through to an agreed let.
Once a tenant has been selected, we can prepare the tenancy agreement and arrange for it to be signed.
3. Moving your tenant in
There is plenty to coordinate before a tenancy can begin.
Depending on your chosen service, Your Move can manage the tenant’s check in and hold keys securely. We can also help make sure the necessary arrangements and documentation are in place, making moving day more straightforward for both you and your tenant.
A professionally managed start can set clear expectations and help the tenancy get off on the right foot.
4. Collecting rent and managing arrears
Keeping track of rent payments can be one of the more time-consuming parts of being a landlord - particularly when a payment is late.
With an eligible Your Move service, we can collect the rent and manage credit control on your behalf. You’ll also have 24/7 access to statements and information about your property, helping you keep an eye on your investment without having to manage every transaction personally.
Eligible landlords may also be able to arrange rent protection insurance for additional reassurance.
5. Helping manage property compliance
Landlords have a range of legal and safety responsibilities, and the rules affecting rented homes can change.
Our qualified lettings experts can help manage your property’s compliance requirements under our fully managed service. We’ll provide professional oversight and keep you informed about relevant changes, helping to reduce the risk of an important requirement being missed.
Requirements can vary according to the property and where it is located, so having support from someone who understands the local market can be particularly valuable.
6. Arranging inspections, maintenance and emergencies
Even a well-maintained property will sometimes need attention.
With Your Move’s LetComplete service, we can carry out six monthly property inspections and manage maintenance through a panel of vetted contractors. Rather than spending your time contacting tradespeople, coordinating access and following up on repairs, you can leave the process in our hands.
Tenants also have access to an out of hours emergency service, so there is support available when an urgent problem cannot wait until the next working day.
7. Managing the end of the tenancy
When a tenant moves out, there are several jobs to coordinate. The property needs to be checked, keys returned and any potential issues identified before the next tenancy begins.
Under our fully managed service, Your Move can manage the check out process and provide guidance if a dispute needs to be resolved. We can then help you prepare for what comes next, whether that means finding another tenant or discussing your longer term plans for the property.
Choose the support that suits you
Not every landlord wants the same level of help. Some simply need support finding a suitable tenant, while others would prefer the entire tenancy to be professionally managed.
That’s why Your Move offers three different levels of service:
- LetBasic for finding and referencing a tenant and preparing the tenancy agreement.
- LetEssentials for additional help with check in, rent collection, credit control and ongoing access to property information.
- LetComplete for landlords who want full management, including compliance, inspections, maintenance, emergencies and check out support.
The exact services available may vary by branch, property and location. Our local lettings experts can talk you through the options and help you choose the right level of support.
Ready to spend less time managing your property?
Book a free lettings consultation with Your Move and discover how we could make life as a landlord simpler.
The Your Move Content Marketing Team
