2. Oakmore Property specialise in lettings and property management,
finding professional and corporate tenants for a range of rental properties
across Belfast and the surrounding areas.
If you are thinking of letting your property but you are not really sure where to start Oakmore Property can provide
advice and guidance. If you already rent your property but feel you are not getting the best value for money with your
current agent or, if you manage it yourself but need support in some areas, then contact us and we will be happy
to discuss options with you.
Rental Valuation
We will carry out an inspection and provide a rent
assessment of your property taking into account the market
rate for your area and the condition of the property. We
will make recommendations on how you can achieve the
maximum rental return.
We have over 25 years of experience in property lettings,
which is why we consistently achieve market rate across all
of our clients’ properties. We also regularly assess rental
incomes on managed properties and review rents annually
to ensure you are getting the most competitive rent for your
area.
To arrange a free rental valuation of your
property call Oakmore on 02890 686 733
Awareness
There is more to renting your home than you might think,
and with the law constantly changing it can be difficult
to keep track. Prior to advertising & letting your property
Oakmore Property will ensure that your property is legally
compliant and ready to be let. If anything is needed to
meet legislation requirements we can provide guidance
and organise it for you via our network of compliant service
providers. If your property is managed by Oakmore we
will contact you when renewals are due to make sure you
comply within the appropriate time frames.
Examples of legal requirements include certifications for
energy performance and gas safety as well as membership
of a deposit scheme.
Advertising
We understand that excellent presentation and maximum
exposure are key to achieving the best possible rental
income for your property. We strive to present your
property at its best, both online and at viewings, and we
will provide advice to you to help you ensure the property
is ready to view. After an initial visit, we will advertise
your property online via a range of websites, as well as
recommending your property to our corporate contacts.
If your property is tenanted we always provide advanced
written notice of viewings. After viewings, we always
provide feedback if any areas need improvement.
Choosing a Tenant
Tenant selection is crucial if you want your property to be
maintained to a high standard. We carefully consider all
applications and ask all prospective tenants to complete a
full reference check which includes; credit checks, employer
references and previous landlord references. We will
always seek your final approval before committing to a
tenancy.
Legally verified paperwork will be drafted by the office,
which will be signed and fully executed by the tenant(s)
prior to move in and all necessary paperwork supplied to
both the tenants and you within the legal time frames. If
you want to manage the property yourself, we will provide
all the info you need to make sure you are working.
3. Property Inspections
It is now a legal requirement to place all deposits in
a deposit protection scheme. We have experienced
first hand how vital inspection reports are to support
any deposit deductions at the end of the tenancy. It is
absolutely essential that a property inventory & check-in
are completed with the tenant before they move in to the
property. In addition we complete regular inspections
(every 6 months) to ensure that the property is being
maintained properly. At the end of tenancy we carry out
a pre-checkout inspection to ensure tenants are informed
of their obligations before checkout and finally a checkout
inspection is completed once the tenant has fully vacated
the property. On the basis of these inspection reports
and photographic evidence we have so far had a 100%
success rate in winning deposit disputes.
Management Service
Property Management is a vital part of renting your home
as things can go wrong and you may not have the time to
deal with it. Only you know how much spare time you have
to dedicate to dealing with your tenants telephone calls
and emails and contacting service providers to carry out
repairs. It can be a full time job. Our dedicated property
management service is designed to give you both peace of
mind and relieve you of the pressure of organising quotes
and repairs in short timeframes. We respond to all tenant
communications efficiently and organise the work so you
don’t have to. Instructing us to manage your property
provides care for both your property and your tenant. You
can even request we use your specific team of people. We
always seek your permission before proceeding with works
so you still have full control over your property.
Rent Collection
Rent collection is not always the straight forward task that
it should be. Tenants will miss payments for any number of
reasons and unless you check your account regularly and
have time to correspond with tenants & their guarantors,
then we recommend that you have Oakmore Property
collect rent on your behalf.
Our dedicated team will work hard to ensure rent is paid
on time and chase missed payments. We will advise you
every step of the way if further action is required.
Once tenants begin to miss rent it is essential that
procedures are in place to minimise your loss. We provide
a monthly statement along with an annual statement and
any invoices for your records.
Property Maintenance
Tenant communication can vary from those who report
every little thing and ask for a lot, to those tenants who
do not communicate at all, even when serious problems
have occurred. As a Landlord you need to know what your
obligations are in terms of maintenance and what requests
you are not obliged to meet. We have a lot of experience
in managing tenant requests and we can keep you right so
you are not spending money unnecessarily.
We have our own trusted in-house maintenance team
to carryout work at a reasonable price. We also have
strong relationships with third party service providers for
more specialist requests. You can also nominate your
own maintenance providers for your property. We always
provide a quote in advance of work being completed so
you have final say on everything.
4. Let Only Package
The let-only package includes the following:
- Rental valuation + guidance
- Erecting a signage board on the property
- Photographs of the property
- Advertising the property online
- Advertising the property to corporate clients
- Property viewings & feedback
- Tenant credit check + referencing
- Tenant paperwork (legally verified documents)
- Collection of deposit & first rent (forwarded to you)
- Property inventory + check in with tenant
- Advice on safety certification required or other legal
obligations that have to be met prior to letting the
property and afterwards.
You may find that you only require limited services from
Oakmore Property because there are some areas you
are happy to attend to yourself. If that is the case we are
happy to discuss options with you and tailor a package
to suit your requirements.
Management Package
The management package includes:
- Rental valuation + guidance
- Erecting a signage board on the property
- Photographs of the property
- Advertising the property online
- Advertising the property to corporate clients
- Property viewings & feedback
- Tenant credit check + referencing
- Tenant paperwork (legally verified documents)
- Collection of tenant deposit
- Deposit forwarded to Tenancy Deposit Scheme +
paperwork provided within legal time-frame
- Detailed property inventory + check in with tenant
- Collection of all rents (forwarded to you on receipt)
- Monthly rent statements + invoices
- Annual rent statement for tax
- Tenant point of contact for all requests
- Property maintenance by in-house maintenance team
quoted in advance for approval
- Advice on safety certification required or other legal
obligations that have to be met prior to letting the
property and afterwards.
- Management of annual safety certification renewals
- Regular 6 month inspection, pre-checkout inspection
& final checkout inspection
- Negotiation of deposit return with Tenancy Deposit
Scheme NI + dispute resolution
- Update on changes in legal responsibilities
- Support & guidance throughout the tenancy
- 24/7 emergency telephone line for tenants
- Contact tenants prior to lease expiry
to discuss options
Professional Lettings &
Management
T: 028 9068 6733
E: info@oakmoreproperty.com
W: www.oakmoreproperty.com
What to do now? Contact Us
If you have a property that you think might be suitable for a professional or corporate let, we will be happy to discuss options
with you. At this stage you may have an idea of the type of support you require. We have outlined the two most popular
packages below. You can speak to a member of the Oakmore team today on...
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