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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.
As we are officially in winter, we typically spend less time in our outside spaces. But now more than ever, Brits are looking for new ways to make the most of their gardens all year round.
With these tips, you can make your garden look and feel more inviting for the colder months, whether you decide to brave the cold or not!
Keep those green fingers busy
You wouldn’t assume you can work on your gardening skills in December, but we have just the thing for our keen gardeners out there.
Are you looking to brighten up your drive or balcony? Why not plant the following shrubs to add a splash of colour:
Holly: a Christmas favourite. Choose a female variety to get the bright red berry.
TIP: why not try a self-fertile variety such as Ilex aquifolium ‘JC van Tol’ to guarantee you a crop.
Spindle euonymus europaeus: plant these bright pink lantern-shaped flowers to liven up your doorway.
Crab apple: varieties such as Malus x robusta Red Sentinel burst with gorgeous red fruits all the way through to January, so get planting.
Make it cosy!
Even if you have only a balcony or a small patio garden, you must still utilise it! If you have a larger garden, then focus on warming just a small, more intimate area rather than tackling the whole space.
To better that, add shelter to shield you from the cold nights and lights to enhance a cosy atmosphere by creating strong shadows, framing your designated winter garden beautifully.
Repurpose old cushions and throws
You don’t need to have designated furniture for outdoor use only. Grab some spare cushions, throws and blankets that you already own and repurpose them for the garden.
Don’t leave them outside, have a basket that you bring out with you when you do happen to sit outside.
Have you thought about a fire pit?
Having a fire pit will be sure to get everyone using your garden during winter. You can find a wide variety of firepits suitable for all garden sizes.
Firepits have many great benefits. They keep you warm and create opportunities for fun activities for your family like roasting marshmallows.
Entice the wildlife
Plants are great ways to add colour to your winter garden, but have you ever had a beautiful robin or a goldfinch spread their wings in your outside space?
Invest in a bird bath to entice birds in.
Birds need water for drinking and to clean their feathers, especially in the winter months when most water sources may be frozen over. Make sure the bath is no deeper than 5cm deep and add stones or gravel for some grip.
Adding bird feeds around your outside space will also bribe these beautiful birds around your home.
