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Letting & Management
Landlords guide for lettings & management
KP Groups aim to make letting your property as simple and stress-free as possible, providing you with a discreet, friendly and professional service. All our staff are local people who have lived and worked in the area for many years.
We are members of both the National Association of Estate Agents(NLA) and the Property Redress Scheme(PRS) & client money protect(CMP)
There is much to consider and prepare before you and your property are ready to find a tenant. We can guide you through all the regulations, tenant referencing, obtaining permissions to let, tenancy agreements and more.
Services
To ensure that renting your property goes smoothly, we are able to provide three levels of service:
Letting & rent collection
Including the collection of rent for Landlords who would rather not or are unable to collect regular payments.
Letting & Rent collection service fee
In addition to our tenant finding fee, an additional charge of 7% of the gross monthly rental income paid monthly for the entire length of the tenancy, extension or continuations as stated in the tenancy agreement
Letting & Management
Our full service for Landlords who do not wish to be involved in the day-to-day management of their rented property.
Letting & management service fee
In addition to our tenant finding fee, an additional charge of 8% of the gross monthly rental income paid monthly for the entire length of the tenancy, extension or continuations as stated in the tenancy agreement.
Details below of what each service entails
Additional services are available.
Letting Only
Rental Valuation of Property
Comprehensive Marketing
Accompanied Viewings
Finding a Tenant
Obtaining References
Tenancy Agreement
Landlord's Obligation Advice
Deposit Holding
Property Inventory
Transfer of Utility Accounts
Check-In and Out
Letting & Rent Collection
Rental Valuation of Property
Comprehensive Marketing
Accompanied Viewings
Finding a Tenant
Obtaining References
Tenancy Agreement
Landlord's Obligations Advice
Deposit Holding
Property Inventory
Transfer of Utility Accounts
Check In and Out
Collection of Rent
Letting & Management
Rental Valuation of Property
Comprehensive Marketing
Accompanied Viewings
Finding a Tenant
Obtaining References
Tenancy Agreement
Landlord's Obligations Advice
Deposit Holding
Property Inventory
Transfer of Utility Accounts
Check-In and Out
Collection of Rent
Key Holding Services
Arranging payment for outgoings
Arranging repairs & maintenance
Property Inspection
Safety regulations & checklist.
A guidelines for landlords of residential property
There are a number of regulations that govern the letting of residential property to which all landlords must comply. The penalties for failing to do so are severe and could result in heavy fines and/or imprisonment. It is our duty, as your letting agent, to advise you of your obligations, the implications of the regulations and to assist you in ensuring you are fully compliant.
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (amended 1993) It is an offence to let out property containing furniture and furnishings that do not comply with these regulations. If a property is found not to comply the landlord could face up to six months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £5000. The regulations state that the offence is committed when the furniture is supplied 'in the course of business. Investment or professional landlords are therefore clearly covered by the legislation. A landlord letting his own home on a 'one-off short-term' basis and not 'in the course of business has a moral responsibility to ensure the furniture complies but may be exempt from the regulations. The regulations apply to all upholstered furniture manufactured after 1950 including all soft furnishings, foam-filled items and loose and stretch covers.
Items covered by the regulation
Most furniture purchased from a reputable supplier after 1 March 1990 should comply. Compliant furniture will bear the appropriate labels as illustrated. If the label has been removed, proof of purchase in the UK is required to prove compliance.
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Furniture intended for use in a private dwelling, including children's furniture
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Beds, including headboards and mattresses
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Sofa beds, futons and fold-up guest beds
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Nursery furniture
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Cushions, seat pads and pillows
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Garden furniture that is suitable for indoor use
Items that are exempt
Furniture manufactured before 1950
Sleeping bags
Bed linen (including duvets), pillowcases and loose mattress covers
Curtains and carpets
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
The regulations state that all gas appliances, pipework and flues must be checked annually by a GAS SAFE registered engineer to ensure they are safe. At the commencement of any tenancy, a copy of a current Gas Safety Record must be provided to the tenants. Annual checks are required thereafter and a new Gas Safety Record must be provided to the tenants within 28 days of the expiry of the previous one. Records should be retained for a period of two years from the date of the check and made available for inspection upon request. Failure to comply with the Gas Safety Regulations could result in imprisonment and/or fine.
The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
These regulations apply to all electrical equipment with between 50 and 1,000 volts of alternating current or 75 and 1,500 volts of direct current. The regulations state that 'persons who, in the course of business, let accommodation which contains electrical equipment must comply. The regulations make it very clear that the equipment must be 'safe' and not cause 'danger'. In order to meet these requirements, the electrical supply and all electrical appliances must be tested by a competent person such as a NICEIC qualified electrician. A check annually, or when a new tenant takes possession of the property, is recommended. Instruction booklets or written instructions for all electrical equipment should be left in the property. A note of these together with the date of the safety check should be recorded in the inventory. If the electrical equipment does not comply with the regulations and an accident occurs, it could result in up to six months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £5,000.
Smoke Detectors
The Department of Environment (DOE) brought out regulations governing the installation of smoke detectors in new homes, which are incorporated in the Building Regulations 1991. Since June 1992 all new homes must be fitted with mains operated smoke detectors. They must be installed on every floor and be interlinking. Although there are no such regulations governing older properties, it is advisable to install at least battery-operated devices on each floor, if not mains operated ones. It is important that all devices are checked regularly, especially if battery operated.