Landlord guides
The questions landlords actually ask, answered properly: costs, compliance, arrears and what a managing agent does for the fee.
How much does a letting agent cost in Altrincham?
Expect a one-off tenant-find fee of roughly half a month's rent, or an ongoing management fee of around 8-12% of the monthly rent including VAT. TQ Lettings charges 8% + VAT for full management.
6 min readShould I use a letting agent or manage the property myself?
Self-managing works if you live near the property, have time in working hours, and are willing to keep up with legislation. If any of those three are missing, a managing agent usually costs less than the mistakes do.
7 min readWhat does fully managed property management include?
Full management covers everything from marketing and referencing through to rent collection, arrears, inspections, repairs, rent reviews, notices and deposit disputes, so the landlord's only involvement is deciding what they want done.
5 min readWhat happens if my tenant stops paying rent?
Act in the first week, not the first month. Most arrears are resolved by early contact; the ones that are not need the correct notice served correctly, which is where landlords most often lose months of rent.
6 min readWhat certificates do I need to rent out my property?
As a minimum: a Gas Safety Certificate renewed annually, an EICR for the electrics renewed at least every five years, and an EPC of at least band E. You also need working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection, and a right to rent check.
5 min readEarlier articles
Published on our previous site and still worth reading.
23 March 2024
Navigating tenancy deposit schemes: a landlord's guide
Everything landlords need to know about security deposits: how much to take, protecting them in a government-approved scheme, and returning them at the end of a tenancy.
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The ultimate guide to tenant move-in
How landlords can make move-in day go smoothly: preparing the property, the documents a tenant must be given, the inventory, first payments and the walkthrough.
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Setting your rental property's perfect price
Determining the ideal rental price is pivotal for the success and profitability of your investment property. The factors that decide it, from market research to yield.
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Navigating the legal landscape for landlords in Manchester
The key legal obligations every landlord letting in Manchester must fulfil: the tenancy agreement, deposit protection, Right to Rent checks and safety certificates.
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Mastering rental property advertisement in Manchester
Preparing, pricing and advertising your Manchester rental property so it attracts the right tenants, from portal listings to viewings and screening.
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