Renting In Retford
..Our rental department covers Retford and its surrounding area including...
- Gainsborough
- Worksop
- Lincoln
- Doncaster
- Newark
- Retford
- Sturton le Steeple
Below we have set out a few points of reminders to both landlords and tenants.
Tenants
- A well presented property is important, it demonstrates the landlord is interested in the building and not just collecting rent.
- Check out the insulation, double glazing etc., you need to be in control of your heating costs.
- Find out the council tax band.
- Be sure you get a written/photographic inventory/schedule of condition.
- You need to be able to contact your managing agent in an emergency.
- Does your managing agent belong to UKALA (association of letting agents).
Landlords
- Make sure you do not end up with rogue tenants.
- How many years experience in lettings does your agent have?
- What references does your managing agent undertake?
- How extensive is the inventory?
- How much is the tenancy deposit?
- How often is the property inspected ?
- Do you receive your rent payment monthly?
- Does you agent have long standing landlords who would provide them with references?
- Can your agent arrange insurance for rent guaranteed?
- Can they manage properties for landlords overseas?
- Instruct a professional Managing agent so you can relax and leave it in there safe hands.