Bullock & Company have been managing property since 1989.

We deal with every aspect of Property Management and Letting thereby giving a full and comprehensive 'peace of mind' service to Landlords by taking care and control of their rented property.

OUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LETTINGS SERVICE

We are able to undertake letting appraisals to advise you of the legal obligations, provide a general rental figure, recommend any works to maximise the income from the property and run through the lettings process.

If you would like any advice prior to purchasing a property for investment we have an associated Chartered Surveying practice www.markbullock.co.uk

Bullock & Company offer both a letting only and a fully managed service. The most suitable will depend on the level of personal involvement you wish to have.

We market the property by:

• preparing particulars with photographs;
• erect a To Let board;
• advertise in local papers;
• direct mail to individuals and firms;
• and through our website (www.bullocksproperty.co.uk).

We will arrange and attend all viewings.

We find suitable tenants from whom we secure bank, previous landlord and employers references.

The security deposit and first month's rent will be collected by us.

We prepare the assured shorthold tenancy agreements.

Prepare a detailed inventory and condition of the property and agree with the tenant for signature.

The transfer of services and council tax responsibilites is undertaken by us. The meters will be read and accounts will be put into the new tenant's name(s).

We set up a Standing Order so that the rent is paid each month.

The fee for the Letting only service (which includes all of the above) is equivalent to the first month's rent plus marketing disbursements. VAT is not charged. The tenant's security deposit will be collected with the first months rent and the balance forwarded to you with a statement of rent and receipted invoices.

Once a tenant is in residence the care and control of the property becomes your full responsibility.

Full management service:

• All of the above plus
• Renew annual gas and electrical certificates
• Collect rental payments
• Issue to you a monthly statement showing the detailed breakdown of any expenditure
• Issue annual statements for Income Tax purposes
• Collect and hold the tenant's security deposit
• Periodically inspect the condition of your property
• Be the point of contact for the tenant
• Liaise with tenant and any tradesmen over repairs, maintenance and access
• Ensure maintenance problems are dealt with swiftly in accordance with your instructions
• Liaise with tenant with regard to their lease renewal
• Serve where necessary Notice requiring Possession under the Housing Act 1988
• Carry out a final inspection of the property against the inventory and check out the tenant
• If necessary make appropriate deductions from the tenant's deposit to cover any damages
• Take final meter readings and inform the utility companies of the readings and the tenant's new address
• Inform the council tax department of the change of cirmcustances and obtain notice that whilst un-occupied and un-furnished no council tax is due for six months or until the new tenant moves in

The fee for the Full management service is based upon a percentage of the moneys collected (9-14%) plus marketing disbursements. VAT is not charged.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole letting agent

Bullock & Company (01260) 223773 ext 2