Simply Lettings sets itself apart form other letting agencies, here we like to deliver a quick ans easy service to landlords.

At very competitive price we can find you the ideal tenant set out in our search critera, the tenant simply searches for a property and then calls Simply lettings and then we get the viewing book through you.

If you require anymore services, such as tenacy aggreements, or reference checking, key holiding, then call or email our office, we would be happy to help.

The landlord's responsibilities

What are the fee structures for letting agents? Do you charge me or the tenant?
Obviously fees vary and each letting agent will have their own scale of charges and terms and conditions of business. They cover finding a tenant, and submitting your site to Simply Lettings. Extra services incur cost.

Is letting safe? Can I get my property back?
Yes. It’s safe provided the tenancy agreements are properly drawn up and the correct Notices served. Then, in those cases where legal action is needed for repossession the court should make an order in the landlord’s favour. New Accelerated Court Procedures speed up the process, without the necessity for a court hearing and take the hassle out of the very occasional problem.

What if the tenant wants to extend the term of the let?
This is very common, presenting no problem provided both parties agree and a professional agent conducts the negotiations and prepares the necessary paperwork and renewal documentation.

What about inventories?
These are essential and it is recommended that an inventory is made by a professional to avoid omissions or errors. They should always be made at the start and finish of the tenancy to identify missing items, breakage’s and damages liable to be covered out of the tenant’s deposit.

What insurance covers can protect a landlord?
There are two types of cover for use when letting property: Legal expenses cover, available to most landlords, and rental insurance cover, available through some agents, calculated as a percentage of the rent achieved. You must be certain to insure your property for letting and the possible empty periods between lets.

What does your agent do if it all goes wrong?
Solicitors have to be instructed on your behalf to take the tenant to court to regain possession, or correct whatever breach of contract the tenant has committed. An experienced agent will know when this is unavoidable, will advise of likely costs and timescales, can instruct solicitors on your behalf, make all appropriate files available to them, appear as a witness and do everything to facilitate a speedy solution.

As a landlord or a tenant, I want to know, What is Management?
Management is a service provided by the agent to protect and maintain a property to the standard it was in at the beginning of the tenancy, fair wear and tear excepted. It includes all maintenance and running repairs, except for those items that are clearly the tenant’s responsibility. These were expressed by Lord Denning when he said "The tenant must take proper care of the premises...he must do the little jobs around the house which a reasonable tenant would do". Both Landlord and tenant should clearly understand whether or not management services have been agreed at the outset.