Whether you have a portfolio of properties, or this is your first rental, we can help find the tenant for you. Heritage Homes Sales and Lettings can provide a full property management service, making it effortless for you. Between them our team have vast experience as landlords so you know you will be dealing with someone that has a real understanding of the needs of a landlord.

Our simple, transparent fee structure incorporates fully managed properties and the option of rent protection. Did you know our insurance provider was one of the only providers to pay out during COVID-19. So, for added peace of mind, should you opt for rent protection, you can relax knowing you are fully protected.

We carry out market leading inspections, tenant checks and inventories, we also have reliable tradesmen on hand, so you can be sure your property is in safe hands.

We offer a free professional valuation and are ready and waiting to help let your property quickly while securing you the best rental income.

Call us today to talk about our Landlord Property Management Service.

Helpful Checklist below

• If applicable, get permission to let from your mortgage lender and/or lessor
• Instruct Heritage Homes by returning our signed terms of business
• Photo ID (passport or driver’s license) for each owner
• Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement) for each owner
• Proof of ownership (mortgage statement or land registry document)
• Prepare the property for when we visit to take pictures
• Decide on which items and/or appliances you wish to leave at the property
• (Required before your property is let unless otherwise stated)
• Buildings and contents insurance providers are notified that the property is to be
  let
• A valid Energy Performance Certificate is in place or ordered before advertising
  commences
• Landlord gas safety certificate (if applicable)
• Smoke alarms are fitted on each floor
• Carbon monoxide alarms are fitted on each floor
• All appliances to be left in the property are in working order
• Appliance instruction manuals are supplied (manuals can be found online in most
  cases)
• All soft furnishings left in the property comply with fire and furnishings
  regulations
• If living abroad, obtained approval from HMRC to receive full rental income without
  deductions
• Please supply Heritage with at least three full sets of keys (If managed)
• Periodic Electrical Installation Certificate
• PAT test on portable appliances left at the property
• Legionella assessment

What we offer as standard

• Free Advice as to the likely rental income
• No Let No Fee
• No Tie in periods
• No withdrawal Fee
• Local knowledge
• A Fully trained & experienced motivated team
• Expert Database Registration
• Preparation of details and photos of the property for advertising and marketing
• Advertising on all of the major property portals including Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation and OnTheMarket, openbrix, Home.co.uk and social media platforms.
• Provide “To Let Board”
• Arrange and carry out accompanied viewings
• Prompt feedback from viewings
• Out of hour appointments available
• Negotiation of rent and term with prospective tenant(s)

Let Only Service: 90% of the months rent + VAT

A Let only Service is ideal for experience landlords with facilities in place to manage the property, or anybody that has time to look after the property themselves. This service includes:

• Tenant referencing including credit check
• Create a Tenancy agreement
• Basic Inventory
• Handover of keys to tenant(s)
• Notify utility companies of new tenant
• Collection and processing of initial monies (e.g. deposit and first month’s
  rent)

Fully Managed Service: £500 + VAT Upfront+ Full Management Charge 10% + VAT Monthly
(To include all the Let only service above)

A managed service is perfect for anybody who is short on time, or perhaps lives out of the area. Heritage Homes will take on the headache of ensuring everything is as it should be. This service includes:

• Deposit protection with DPS
• Rent collection
• Property Management
• Arranging repairs/maintenance on behalf of the landlord
• Serve relevant notices on landlords’ behalf when required
• Deposit mediation
• Negotiating renewal of tenancy
• Quarterly Property inspections
• Final inspection and assisting with the end of tenancy settlements

Optional extras (arranged at an additional cost):

• Professional Inventory ON Request
• Landlords Gas Certificate £75 + vat(£90 inc vat)
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) £75 + vat (£90 inc vat)
• Portable Appliance test (PAT TEST) £75 + vat (£90 inc vat)
• Electrical Inspections £100 + vat (£120 inc vat)
• Landlord Insurances On Request
• Legionnaires Disease risk assessment 100 + vat (120 inc vat )
• Each Smoke alarm/Carbon monoxide alarm fitted £25 + vat (£30 inc vat)
• Deposit Protection Fee £20 + Vat (£24 inc vat)
• Contract renewal for Let Only £100 + vat (£120 inc vat)

Important Points

1. All your properties are let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies
2. All Deposits are held with our Tenancy Deposit Scheme (DPS)
3. We advise all landlords to have inventories done by us at the beginning and end of each tenancy
4. We are proud to have Client Money Protection in place which is administered by Safeagent.

Documents
TPO Certificate
Terms of Business