Lettings
Every home is different, with a varied appeal to potential tenants, Choices must judge each property for the rent it can achieve, the type of tenant it will suit and the clientele the owner is looking for. Only discussion with the landlord and a personal inspection of the property by Choices' staff can set the scene for a successful letting. Knowing and understanding what tenants expect in today's market,Choices will advise what rent can be expected.
After an initial visit to your property where rent and length of lease have been established, letting particulars are prepared. Details for your property are conveyed to our list of selected applicants. Unless otherwise arranged we always accompany potential tenants when viewing the property. We advertise on several websites and your property will be displayed for let until a suitable tenant is found. References: Where required, we take up necessary references e.g. financial/employer and previous landlord if applicable.
Choices will draw up a tenancy agreement and have it tailor- made where necessary, and arrange for the tenant to call to our office to sign.
Owners letting their property for the first time should ensure that all appliances are in good working order, i.e. washing machine/cooker/fridge/freezer. We recommend landlords ensure all utilities are fully set up for new tenants. I.e. refuse collection, gas and electric supply. Nothing is more likely to start a letting off on a bad footing than if a tenant finds that the heating or vacuum cleaner etc. does not work when he/she first comes to use it. The cost of repairing faulty appliances is borne by the landlord-except where the work to be carried out has resulted from neglect or damage by the tenants.
Gas/electricity/telephone supplies should always be transferred into the tenants' name
A deposit of one months rent is collected from the tenant at the commencement of the tenancy. This deposit can be used to repair or replace any damaged items other than the normal "wear and tear" that occurred during the tenancy. The tenancy agreement also states that if the tenant vacates the property prior to the end of the tenancy agreement, without finding an approved replacement, the cost of replacing a tenant will be paid through the deposit.
To protect your property it is very important to have a current Inventory. Choices can provide this at a cost of €150.00.
If the original tenant wishes to remain in the property, the Landlord and Tenant must agree on a term and rental price to renew the lease. Choices when instructed will then draw up a new tenancy agreement.
As you can see from the above letting procedure we take the responsibility very seriously. We feel it necessary to point out that if a landlord decides not to take the management or rent collection services then he needs to remember that both collecting the rent or checking bank accounts are very important. Landlords should check their accounts a few days after the rent due date to ensure the rent has been lodged. We suggest the landlord make frequent visits to the property during the tenancy. Some landlords initially decide to handle the property themselves but decide at a later stage to take up one of the management options. We would be delighted to discuss a landlords requirements at any time.
One month's rent inclusive of VAT