Lettings & Property Management
We look after your property... so you don't have to.
Property management is extremely important and takes time, so having an agent that can look after your property for you will ensure your investment does what it's meant to. Dealing with issues in a speedy manner keeps tenants happy and your expenses down, ensuring minimal void periods and limiting damages from unexpected issues such as leaks.
Transparency of costs, common sense and regular inspections are key to ensuring your property delivers the best income possible.
There are many upsides to being a landlord. Renting out properties in Hertfordshire remains a sure thing for consistent income or for building up capital for future investment.
Whether you let out a one bedroom flat or maintain a portfolio of properties, your responsibilities are the same - dealing with dripping taps or broken boilers and renegotiating leases. Not to mention keeping abreast of an increasingly complex legislative environment.
The good news is that we can deal with all of the above and much more on your behalf.
| Services | Let Only 8.4% inc VAT |
Rent Collection 3.6% inc VAT |
Management 6% inc VAT |
Premium Management 12% inc VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo & Advertise the Property | ||||
| Accompany Viewings | ||||
| Negotiate the Best Rental Price | ||||
| Full Referencing Checks | ||||
| Initial Right to Rent checks | ||||
| Arranging Legionnaires Risk Assessment on Request | * | * | ||
| Create Tenancy Agreement | ||||
| Collect First Months Rent & Deposit | ||||
| Protect the Deposit with My Deposits | * | * | ||
| Landlord Support & Advice | ||||
| Rent Guarantee Insurance | * | * | ||
| Arranging an Inventory | ||||
| Organise Legal Notices | * | * | ||
| Advise on Property Building Work | * | * | ||
| Annual Rent Statement | ||||
| Continuous Chasing of Rent | ||||
| Collect Rent & Pay Landlord Monthly | ||||
| Arranging Annual Gas Safety Certificate | ||||
| Property Inspections Every 6 Months | ||||
| Create Quarterly Rent Statement for Accountant | ||||
| Quarterly Property Inspections | ||||
| Free Gas Safety Certificate | ||||
| Free Deposit Dispute Handling | ||||
| Free Court Appearance by Manager or Partner | ||||
| Free Inventory | ||||
| Free Rent Guarantee Insurance | ||||
| * Additional fees apply | ||||
We have a very knowledgeable team based in our office, all of whom come from the property sector and know their local area inside out. We offer a Let Only Service, a Fully Managed Service and a Premium Service to cater for varying levels of involvement. Whatever your requirements, our aim is to take the time, worry and hassle away from being a landlord.
Benefits include:
- A single point of contact in charge of your property based close to its location
- Local experts who have worked in the industry for years, do their own inspections and know the properties they look after
- Access to Simmons Estates staff to deal with any tenancy issues
- Regular contact and updates via phone, email, texting & Whatsappp for our clients.
- Access to good quality advice from Solicitors for legal guidance (additional charges).
- Contractual and legislative advice on renewal negotiations and changing requirements in the law
We run each tenancy as a business and aim to ensure that it is as lucrative as possible for each of our landlords, aiming to minimise void periods, negotiate rates with contractors and ensure landlords are always achieving the best rents from fully checked tenants.
