Make Finding Your Other Half Easy With Accord
30 January 2009
Finding a suitable tenant can be as difficult as finding a suitable partner, personality clashes, finances, references and credit checks can all play a part – but how do you find the other half to make your property investment pay? As Accord Lets the leading letting agents in Birmingham city centre outline, finding a reputable agent to act as a go between can reduce much of this headache.
Carl Mimmack, Managing Director at Accord Lets, who offer stylish Birmingham apartments, Warwick property to let and many others in Leamington and Birmingham, said, “We get so many enquiries from proprietors looking to rent their property out but have been struggling to find a suitable tenant on their own. It is often very difficult to find a tenant who will treat the property with care and pay their rent on time each month with no qualms, and for many this is a daunting process.”
For many, the benefits of seeking help from a local estate agent can totally outweigh the benefits of going it alone. Handling difficult tenants can be awkward and unfamiliar territory for private property owners, especially if they are new to property letting or only let one property. A property agent can ensure that a landlord-tenant relationship functions effectively and develops techniques to deal with problems as they arise, something which can be extremely tricky when you are an individual with a large portfolio.
Regular visits to the property are essential to make sure that you are on top of any maintenance issues or neighbourhood related problems. This way you can monitor tenants, make sure they are happy and make sure that your neighbours are not having any issues with the property or its residents. It is important to remember, however that if you plan to enter the property you are required to give reasonable notice to your tenant before doing so – usually 24 hours. This again can be something that can be carried out by a reputable letting agent on your behalf.
Mr Mimmack, from the company who offer stylish Birmingham apartments for the couple about town, or larger properties to suit families added, “At Accord we specialisein taking care of all of these issues. With over 20 years worth of experience, we have found suitable tenants for property to let in Birmingham, Leamington and Warwick. We take care of everything from finding tenants, looking after the property once it is let and collecting the rent. The alternative for many is an empty property earning nothing for its owners and in the current economic downturn, this just is not acceptable.
“When selecting a specialist letting agent, landlords should make sure that they are registered with
ARLA, have a proven track record and offices close to your property, even if you are trying to sell your home through a different agent at the same time."
Once a suitable letting agent has been sourced, they will then gather the essential personal references and credit checks from a credit referencing agency on all potential tenants. Once this has been carried out , the tenancy agreement will be put together. This is a contract between the tenant and the landlord in the form of a written agreement. The tenancy agreement gives certain rights to both you and your proprietor.
Mr Mimmack added, “Potential landlords are often unaware of how much work goes into letting a property. It requires a huge amount of work and indeed time for it to work effectively and when the landlord has a full time job, it is often not very feasible to carry out all of this work on their own. This is why we advise first time landlords to find out exactly what the job entails before taking on the project alone.”
About Accord
Accord was formed in 1990 with the aim of providing a professional, approachable, honest and caring service.
They are a premium letting agent with property to let in Leamington, Birmingham and Warwick.
They believe that they have been able to hold on to these principles and that is the reason why so many of their clients have continued to use them. Their clients include a mix of prospective tenants and landlords, and they are proud that their clients still recommended them to others.
Currently the company has two offices: one in Birmingham city centre and the other in Leamington Spa.
As a company they are committed to building long-term relationships as they have found that property letting is not just about property and systems but, most importantly, about people.
You will find the company harnesses the latest technology to present properties well and as widely as possible, communicates efficiently and effectively and believes strongly in personal customer service.