When you decide to rent your property through Domans Residential you are guaranteed customer service that is second to none.  As we are a small family run business we can offer help and advice on a one to one basis, something that is hard to find with larger lettings agents.

In addition to the fresh approach of our service, there’s also a fresh approach to our fees.  Unlike larger companies we have fewer overheads.  That means we can pass our savings on to you.

If you’ve been a landlord for some time and feel comfortable managing your property and any issues that may arise, you will benefit most from our ‘Letting Only’ service.
In return for a one off fee we will provide the following:-

Advise on rental levels.

All valuations are based on current rental levels achieved in your area, using other properties that have recently been let as comparables.

Advertising

We will fully advertise your property:

• On our website ‘www.domansresidential.co.uk’.
• Extensive exposure on the UK’s largest property portal www.rightmove.co.uk and other property websites.
  
• Domans Residential is linked to numerous Relocation Agents and if suitable your property could be held on a database that attracts many Blue Chip Companies.
• Mailing lists will be sent to all current applicants so they are the first to know when a property comes onto the market. 

References

Once a suitable tenant has been found, we will carry out comprehensive reference checks on each individual using one of the best reference companies in the country.

Rent Guarantee Insurance

We have negotiated some excellent rates in order to supply you with rental insurance on all applicants that have satisfactorily undergone the reference process.*

Contracts

An ARLA ‘Assured Shorthold Tenancy’ will be drawn up as appropriate, although other types of tenancy agreements are available should they be required.  We will also ensure that all necessary ‘Notices’ are served on completion day.

Inventory

We will carry out and supply a fully comprehensive inventory of your property.

Utilities

Meter readings will be taken on completion day and we will write to all relevant utility companies advising them of the new tenancy.

Completion Day

We will arrange to meet your tenant(s) at the property and the handover process will take place:

• All contracts and notices will be signed
• The first months rent and deposit monies will be collected in the form of cleared funds
• The inventory will be supplied to the tenants confirming the condition and cleanliness of the property
• A Standing Order for payment of funds into your bank account will be organised
• Keys and property will be handed over

Under normal circumstances all final documents will be forwarded to you within 7 days.

Please note that no fees are charged until the tenant has signed the contract.

If you prefer to take the hassle out of renting your property, let us do the hard work for you.  In return for a competitive monthly fee, our ‘Full Management Service’ provides you with every aspect of our Letting Only service plus the following:

Property Maintenance

We will make arrangements to resolve any maintenance issues that arise with the property.  We only instruct fully qualified contractors that have all the correct indemnity insurances.

Rent Collection Service

We will monitor the receipt of your rent each month.  You will then be issued with a statement showing your rental income and a breakdown of any expenses that you have incurred.

Periodic Inspections

Interim inspections will be carried out at your property on a quarterly basis.  A full inspection report will be sent to you shortly afterwards detailing the current state of your property and any necessary points that were raised during the inspection.

Tenancy Renewals

Shortly before the tenancy agreement is due for renewal, we will negotiate with the tenant(s) on your behalf and organise the necessary contracts if they wish to remain at the property.  Should the tenant(s) decide not to renew, we will re-advertise your property immediately to secure a new tenancy.

Checkout Service

At the end of a tenancy a checkout will be arranged.  We will meet the tenant(s) at the property and go through the inventory that they were given at the start of the tenancy.  You will then be provided with full feedback of the checkout and this will establish if any dilapidations are to be made from the deposit monies.  Final meter readings will also be taken on checkout and all necessary utility companies will be informed of the change of tenancy.

General

As a landlord, there are many things to consider when renting a property, for example, extra insurances and regular safety checks.  You will be supplied with a ‘Landlords Information Pack’ covering every aspect of your responsibilities as landlord.

Our aim at Domans Residential is to make renting your property straight forward and simple but above all to ensure that the only experiences you have with us are positive ones.

If you have any questions or queries relating to any aspect of renting your property, please check our Frequently Asked Questions page or Contact Us for further information.

*  Only once in receipt of satisfactory references in all respects will the tenancy proceed.  Upon receiving a ‘Class A’ reference the ‘Rent & Legal Expenses’ insurance can be set up if required.  Please ask a member of staff for a leaflet or more information.  Domans Residential will advise the reference company that you require such insurance and the reference company will contact you directly.  It is very important that you inform us should you not hear from the reference company within 14 days.