At Steven Smith we fully understand that excellent presentation and maximum exposure play a key role in achieving the best possible rental income for our landlords. We are totally committed to delivering the results you expect – a quality tenant paying the best possible rent.
We can use our network of offices to pro-actively market your property. With extensive advertising we can make sure that it is exposed to the widest possible audience. From a tenant find to a full management service, you can be assured that our dedicated sales team will provide you with an excellent service.
50% of rent (+VAT) of the first months rental income includes:
10% of rent (+VAT) includes:
We could write pages about our services to both landlords and tenants. We like to treat all landlords and tenants as individuals, therefore the service requirements are built around what you want and need rather than what we think you need.
Let’s start with the costs
Our charges are attractive and hold no hidden extras.
We offer two distinct services when it comes to letting your property ‘Full Management’ and ‘Tenant Find’ service.
Service | Tenant Find | Letting Full Management |
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Preparation of property brochure including extensive range of photographs | ✔ | ✔ |
Comprehensive marketing in the local newspapers and major websites such as Rightmove, Zoopla and our own | ✔ | ✔ |
Prominent ‘To Let’ board to attract passing interest | ✔ | ✔ |
All viewings accompanied and full feedback given to you on the outcome | ✔ | ✔ |
Finding a suitable tenant, carrying out references, Right to Rent and credit checks | ✔ | ✔ |
Drawing up the tenancy agreement | ✔ | ✔ |
Organising safety inspections e.g. Gas Safety certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
Organising energy performance certificate (unless already held) | ✔ | ✔ |
Collection of the initial rent and deposit | ✔ | ✔ |
Lodging of deposit with DPS | ✔ | ✔ |
Preparation of property inventory and condition report | ✔ | ✔ |
Ongoing rent collection on monthly basis | ✔ |
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Take meter readings at the start and end of tenancy | ✔ |
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Frequent property inspections with full emailed reports | ✔ |
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Arranging repairs and maintenance | ✔ |
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Monthly statements | ✔ |
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Provide point of contact for any tenant concerns | ✔ |
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Managing the check-out process, return of DPS Deposit, tenancy renewals and re-lets | ✔ |
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Keyholding service | ✔ |
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Arranging the issue of legal notices where required and general legal advice | ✔ |
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Our Fees | 60% Inc vat of first month’s rent. Minimum fee £300 Inc vat | Max 12% Inc vat of each month’s rent. |
Service | Cost |
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Section 21 Notice – formal termination of tenancy | £30 |
Section 13 Notice – formal notice of rent increase | £30 |
Renewal of tenancy agreement with existing tenant (managed only) | £50 |
Preparing of inventory and schedule of condition (Landlords that take up the ‘’Tenant Find Service’’ can decide to do their own inventory and schedule of condition. | £120 |
Arranging Energy performance certificate | No Charge |
Arranging Gas Safety Certificate | No Charge |
Arranging Electrical Safety Certificate | No Charge |
Arranging Legionaries Safety Certificate | No Charge |
Arranging contractors visits | No Charge |