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Guide to Letting a Property | Landlords Guide
Guide to Letting for Landlords
We understand the struggle and insecurity many landlords feel when making their properties available to let. There’s more to letting a property than you believe and our Guide to Letting will provide you with expert and professional information that will give you peace of mind.
Why use James Anderson to let your property?
As the local property experts, James Anderson have been letting and renting properties in South West London for 30 years and providing Property Management to most of our landlords. With a wide network across Barnes, Mortlake, East Sheen, Richmond, Putney and Putney Hill we are confident that we can find you the perfect tenants for your property.
Before you decide to market your property to let, we strongly suggest that you use our FREE INSTANT ONLINE VALUATION tool so that you can get an idea of the average rental income you can receive.
The average rental valuation is based on the marketing price compared to other properties with similar specifications and condition. When you are ready for a more detailed valuation of the property, along with our advice, please get in touch with our local offices to arrange a meeting at your convenience. All our offices are open seven days a week and weekdays we are open until 9pm.
Get your property ready for viewings
As the saying goes “you only get one chance to make a first impression” the same is true about the presentation of the property. This first impression is the “make or break” for the tenants’ decision making. If the property is presented in the best possible way then this not only increases the chance that it will be let but also at the best possible price. We shouldn’t say it, but our staff are frequently thanked for opening the curtains, making the beds and often for doing the washing up in order to help achieve these goals.
Our 30 years of experience has ensured many benefits and one of them is our extensive network that allows us to find and maintain constant communications with hundreds of private and corporate tenants.
We actively promote your property and, as a prime independent estate agent, we do not settle for the first offer. We aim to the find you the perfect tenant; one that will match all of your requirements and respect your property.
Accompanied Viewings 24/7
We pride ourselves on the level of customer service provided to all our landlords and tenants, accompanied viewings are just another reason why we are steps ahead of the competition. Our extended working hours are a crucial part of our success, giving us more opportunities to maximise viewings for your property – 30% of our viewings are carried out after 6pm and at weekends. Statistically, we will show the successful tenant your home before any other agency and if we are not marketing your property then we will show that tenant other James Anderson clients property days before your agency even mentions your property to them.
Our offices are open seven days a week, until 9pm weekdays and 5pm weekends.
Corporate & Relocation Letting Services
There is a high demand for corporate and relocation services in South West London – where the average 24 minute train journey to Central London surely helps.
As the renowned estate agency of the area, many of these companies come to us first ensuring that we have access to a solid and trustworthy network of tenants to show around your property. We always aim to provide you with the best outcome. We can guarantee should you wish that your rent is always paid on time without fail. We aim to achieve long term tenancies if this is your preferred option and we also aim to prevent void periods.
Landlord Legislation
We are aware that landlord regulations are vast and sometimes hard to grasp. With over 170 different pieces of legislation along with over 200 other best practice recommendations that affect landlords and the lettings business, we will provide advice that will give you peace of mind. We will keep you informed of any changes or updates to the regulations, so you are well informed.
Once a tenancy starts, it is vital that good management of the property is maintained. This will increase the chances of a tenancy renewal and a better relationship between you and the tenants. James Anderson offers different types of Property Management Services that will surely fit your needs.
For managed properties, we provide a 24hr emergency repairs line for both tenants and landlords, so that we do not miss a chance to deal with your queries. As we are open seven days a week and from 9am to 9pm weekdays, unlike our competitors, our 24 hour helpline is seldom used as we are always available to help in person.
Fees and Charges
We strive to provide outstanding service to all our customers and our highly recommended services are a reminder of how pleased our landlords are.
Over the last 18 months, the number of Brits undertaking DIY projects and renovations has jumped significantly, as we found new ways to pass our time in lockdown and improve our living situations.
But, which home improvements have the biggest impact to your property’s value?
Extensions
Adding an extension is one of the most popular home improvement projects, adding up to 23% to your home’s sale price.*
In fact, in northern regions over 2020, there was a double digit increase in planning permission applications for extensions.
Garages
Adding a garage is a great way to expand your home.
Having a property with secure parking can lower the price of your car insurance policies, as opposed to on-street spaces, whilst making your home more attractive to buyers.
Loft conversions
Loft conversions are a brilliant way of creating extra space out of an area that is rarely used, whilst contributing an additional 20% in value to your property’s price.*
Due to COVID-19, people are looking for space for home offices.
A loft conversion is the perfect solution!
Conservatories
One of the great advantages of building a conservatory is that planning permission is more straightforward.
It also adds around 5% to the value of your house.*
Outbuildings and sheds
Green space has become massively important to us.
Having an outdoor space that can be used for storing gardening equipment or even as somewhere to relax is highly desirable.
Find out how much your lockdown improvements have added to your property.
