Landlords – Welcome

We have the experience to find you the best tenants and ensure the best return on your property, whilst minimising vacancy time and saving you money.

If you are entering the Buy To Let market for the first time, we will be happy to assist you regarding not only the right type of property to buy but also in the areas of Ipswich and East Suffolk which are popular with prospective tenants, the expected rental income and the service which will best suit your requirements.

For those experienced Landlords seeking a change of management or those that prefer the Tenant Find service and currently have an available property, the Belvoir! team will be happy to speak with you to discuss our fees and the service we can provide for you.
So, if you are considering becoming a landlord or changing letting agents - now is the time!
Our experienced staff will guide you through all the legislation whether you have a single property or a portfolio of properties with differing management requirements. Our service is tailored to meet your needs.

Our local one-stop service:

• FREE market evaluation of your property and impartial, practical advice on all aspects of letting and renting to maximise your investment, minimise your maintenance and create capital growth.
  
• FREE Landlords information pack with no obligation
  
• FREE ‘BUY TO LET’ investment advice
  
• Competitive fee structure – no hidden costs !
  
• Extensive local and national marketing
  
• Large database of prospective tenants
  
• Our enthusiastic team will professionally manage the relationship between the landlord and the tenant
  
• Comprehensive inventory preparation including statement of conditions for our fully managed properties
  
• Comprehensive Insurance services including Buildings and Contents cover, Rent/Legal protection and Emergency Repair Service
  
• Accompanied tenant/applicant viewings
  
• Full reference and status/credit checking of tenants
  
• Security deposits are held with the DPS (Deposit Protection Scheme)
  
• Preparation of tenancy agreement
  
• Collection and transfer of rental income – electronic banking
  
• Regular inspections of properties with written reports to landlords
  
• Full property management service
  
  And most importantly
  
  
• We can take care of everything and we keep you informed along the way

Landlords which service suits you?

FULL MANAGEMENT - sit back, relax and let us do all the work:

Free Property Appraisal / Full Marketing / Property Viewings / Fully Referenced Tenants / Photographic & Descriptive Inventories / Arrange Safety Inspections / Tenancy Agreements / Tenancy Signing & Move In / Notify Utilities & Council / Register Deposit with DPS / Collect Rents / Regular Property Inspections & Reports / Ongoing Maintenance / 24 Hour Emergency Tenant Help Line / Final Inspection on Move Out / Handle the Return of the Tenants Deposit.

OR

TENANT FIND - for landlords who prefer to cover their own maintenance:

Free Property Appraisal / Full Marketing / Property Viewings / Fully Referenced Tenants / Arrange Safety Inspections / Tenancy Agreements / Tenancy Signing & Move In.



Rents
We will be pleased to advise you on the market rent for your property. Rents are payable by the tenant monthly to our client account.

Tenant
We will find a suitable tenant for your property and take up references and credit checks – you don’t pay us until your property is occupied.

Deposit
We collect a deposit from the tenant to safeguard against damage. At the end of the tenancy we will inspect the property and the costs of any work attributed to the tenant will be deducted from the deposit.

Agreement
We will prepare a legal agreement under current legislation to suit your particular circumstances. In general this will be for a period of not less than 6 months and then renewable on a month to month basis. This gives you the flexibility to re-occupy the house after giving the tenant two months notice to quit. Similarly the tenant may terminate after the initial period by giving one months notice.

Utilities
The payment of water rates, council tax, gas, electricity and telephone bills are generally the responsibility of the tenants.

Repairs
You are responsible for all repairs to the property with the exception of window glass or other breakage’s caused by the tenants. Our contractors can carry out small repairs, or ones nominated by you, and their charges deducted from your account. We will always ask for instructions before commencing any large-scale repairs.

Tax
From the total rent received in a tax year you can normally deduct, for tax purposes, the following:
• Our fees
• Fair wear and tear & repair costs.
• 10% of rent for depreciation, if furnished or part furnished.
• Interest paid to the Building Society or Mortgage Company.
• Insurance premiums.
• You then pay tax on the remainder of the rent.

Insurance
We provide information and help on rent and legal protection insurance, house building insurance and home contents insurance, all of which are important considerations when letting your home.

Service Personnel
We have particular expertise in the needs of Service Personnel who wish to let their property.

Fees
Our fees for managing the property are some of the most competitive to be found and are transparent. Call us for more information.

Still got questions?

Give us a call today and let us see how we can help you!

Belvoir Ipswich – 01473 288001

Ipswich@belvoirlettings.com