Landlords & Fees
RegisterLandlords - what to expect from Signature Sales & Lettings?
Marketing
Signature Sales & Lettings are proactive in sourcing tenants, we just don’t wait for good tenants to find us. Using our extensive tenant database, ‘To Let’ boards, website, online property portals, social media and contacts within the local businesses community, means properties have greatest chance of being let quickly and efficiently.
Professional referencing service
Our tenant referencing is carried out by external specialists who provide a thorough and accurate referencing service. However, in addition we carry out our own checks, and can offer a rent guarantee insurance that will protect you in the event your tenant fails to pay the rent. Its belt and braces, but it works!
Regular updates pre-tenancy and throughout tenancy
We provide you with regular updates at all stages of the letting process. We make regular courtesy calls throughout the tenancy, providing you with peace of mind that your property is safe with Signature Lettings.
Regular property inspections
Inspections of property are carried out every 3 months unless agreed otherwise. After each inspection a report is provided to the landlord and tenant.
Landlord login
At any time you can login and see what activity has been happening with your property, such as view statements, check repair updates and much more, giving you peace of mind your property is in safe hands.
Technology
We invest in technology to help give use a competitive edge, as landlord you can be assured we are looking after your property needs.
| Services | Tenant Find Only | Tenant Find + Manage Tenancy & Property |
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| Valuation of property (marketing appraisal) |  |
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| Advice on property presentation and legal implications | |
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| Marketing and promotion of property | |
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| Arrange and conduct accompanied viewings | |
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| Comprehensive applicant referencing and credit checks | |
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| Produce tenancy agreement and associated documents | |
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| Produce inventory and schedule of condition – scaled charges apply | |
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| Advise on safety and compliance certificates | |
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| Collect tenancy deposit, first month’s rent and transfer to landlord | |
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| Accompanied tenant move in and familiarisation of property | |
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| Register with tenancy deposit scheme | |
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| Arrange safety and compliance certificates | |
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| Transfer of utilities & council tax | |
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| Collect and monitor rental payments | |
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| Provide monthly rental statements | |
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| Chase arrears of rent | |
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| Property condition inspections and reports, to be agreed with landlord | |
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| Full repairs and maintenance co-ordination | |
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| Handle tenant queries and issues throughout tenancy | |
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| Issue warning letters for any breach of tenancy | |
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| Tenancy renewal advice and rent reviews | |
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| Tenancy renewal inspection | |
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| Checkout inspection pre and after tenant has vacated | |
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| Checkout dilapidation report | |
Fees
Sales: 1% of sale price. No sale no fee
Tenant Find Only: One off fee of 75% of the first months rent
Find a Tenant + Manage the Tenancy & Property
£399 Tenant Find Fee and a monthly management fee of 9% of the monthly rent per month.
No VAT payable on any of the above fees
