NEW TENANCY DEPOSIT SCHEME (BOND) STARTING 6TH APRIL 2007
SWIFT WILL ADVISE AND ENSURE YOU KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THIS NEW GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION (HOUSING ACT 2004)
What does Swift do?
We continually have a list of over 800 potential tenants actively looking for a rented property. All tenants have registered within the past few months
1. Experienced trained staff.
2. Experienced advice on setting rent levels.
3. Advice on selecting a suitable tenant for your property.
4. Advertising (All major SW Wales weekly papers).
5 .Marketing (Using our long established contacts).
6. Website service updated daily in the week, including e.mail (home and abroad).
7. E.mails sent of all new properties as they are registered.
8. Ensuring all tenants are registered for security and to avoid time wasting.
9. Organising by liasing between landlord/keyholder/outgoing tenant and prospective tenants for viewing appointments.
10. Directions / Mapping.
11. Postage (home and abroad).
12. Faxing (home and abroad).
13. Collection of all initial money in cleared funds before tenancy starts (bond and initial rent).
14. **After 5th April 2007 we will ensure you comply with the new tenancy deposit (bond) scheme**
15. Drawing up of a professional Tenancy Agreement and distribution.
16. Credit check and collection of two references. Guarantor organised if necessary. Tenants information form supplied.
17. Ensuring cleared funds before giving keys.
18. Supplying a sample inventory and advice.
19. Experienced family owned and managed business with long standing trained staff who attend up to date professional courses.
20. Large, refurbished town centre offices for use by landlord and prospective tenants, open 10am to 5pm Monday-Friday and staffed from 9am to 5pm. Answer phone, fax and e-mail service available at all times.
21. Free follow up advice on any problems encountered.
22. Serving the correct legal notices if you wish to bring the tenancy to an end.
23. Advice and correct notice served for a rent rise.
24.On-going support and advice on tenancy issues and problems.
25. Advertising with findaproperty.com and fish4homes.co.uk.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE POINTS 1 TO 25 ARE ALL INCLUDED IN OUR LETTING FEE. NO HIDDEN EXTRAS!
IF YOU WANT TO ISSUE NOTICE TO QUIT, RAISE THE RENT OR REPLACE TENANTS PLEASE ASK FOR ADVICE (Please note that we can only help you if we have set up the original contract. You must inform us if you have made changes)
SECURITY
All potential tenants must fill in a comprehensive registration form before appointments are arranged or any information given. Our system is essential for the security of the property owner or current tenant. All appointments are logged on a daily basis. Our system is based on the advice of our professional organisations and the police.
PLEASE NOTE FOR THE SECURITY OF THE LANDLORD AND TENANT, IT IS NOT ALWAYS ADVISABLE FOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PROPERTY TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE OFFICE AND ON THE INTERNET.
AVOID TIME WASTING
Our system requires the potential tenant to state their circumstances. Questions are asked regarding employment status. They are asked about pets, children, furnishing requirements, location and parking amongst others. We advise prospective tenants with regard to housing benefit levels and payments. We regularly communicate with the Local Authorities to discuss changing market rent values. Tenants are informed of the need to provide a bond and rent in advance and are advised on approximate cost of utilities. Prospective tenants are made aware of the need to provide references, credit checks and guarantors depending on their circumstances.
If you would like further detailed information please contact the office.
DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY KEYS OR MAKE THE PROPERTY AVAILABLE UNTIL YOU HAVE CONFIRMED WITH SWIFT RELOCATIONS.
SWIFT LETTING SERVICE LET ONLY
COST TO LANDLORD: EQUIVALENT TO TWO WEEKS RENT + VAT (at a minimum fee of £200 + VAT) NO LET NO FEE
Swift Let only service includes the tenancy agreement. References, credit check and guarantor if necessary. tenancy agreements, please see points 1 to 25 above. NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
*** NB From 6th April 2004 our service will include compliance with the 2004 Housing regarding the tenants deposit (bond)
The Swift Lettings service also includes advertising, arranging viewings via the Landlord.
We would advise Landlords on non managed properties to carry out a detailed inventory of condition and contents including outside areas .The Let Only service does not include inventories and condition. We will not be responsible for resolving deposit (bond) disputes. For a full comprehensive service please go to Management or www.cranepropertymanagement.co.uk
You must ensure that you comply with the Housing Acts of 1988, 1996 and the new 2004 act. This includes providing Landlords gas certificates as well as checking that electric supply, electrical goods, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and soft furnishings are up to required standard along with ensuring that your property is up to health and safety standard. More information is available from the County Council’s Housing Department in your area.
If you find your own tenant we offer the extra services below
EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE
| CREDIT CHECK ONLY |
£20.00 + VAT |
TWO REFERENCES ONLY |
£25.00 + VAT |
CREDIT CHECK AND TWO REFERENCES |
£40.00 + VAT |
GUARANTOR |
£25.00 + VAT |
GUARANTOR AND CREDIT CHECK |
£35.00 + VAT |
RENEWAL OF EXISTING SWIFT TENANCY AGREEMENT |
£100.00 + VAT |
TENANCY AGREEMENT INCLUDING TDS |
£150.00 + VAT This service is for a Landlord who finds own tenant. Will include complying with 2004 Housing Act regarding tenant’s deposit (bond) Credit checks and References not included. |
RENT ASSESSMENT VISITS (fully refundable if managed by Crane Property Management) |
Written valuation from an official member of ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents)
£100.00 + VAT – up to 15 miles from Carmarthen
Over 15 miles – additional £0.40p per mile |
VIEWINGS (fully refundable if managed by Crane Property Management) |
Per visit -
Up to 5 miles from Carmarthen - £20.00 + VAT
5-10 miles from Carmarthen - £30.00 + VAT
10-20 miles from Carmarthen - £50.00 + VAT
Over 20 miles - £50.00 + VAT plus additional £0.40p per mile |
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING A BUY TO LET FOR STUDENTS/SHARERS OR OVER 2 STOREYS PLEASE ASK FOR ADVICE. |