Hamilton's Residential Letting & Property Management
Landlords
Initial Consultation/Valuation

Whether an Investment Landlord or an owner needing to rent out the family home, we understand that your property is one of your most valuable assets.

The importance of establishing all the facts is essential, not only with regard to calculating your costs, but also your legal rights and obligations as a Landlord.

At Hamilton's, we aim to listen to your requirements and establish exactly what your needs and concerns are. Only then can we accurately assess your situation and the service package best suited to you.

Our valuer has many years' experience and will guide you safely through the maize; all we ask is 30-45 minutes of your time. Our promise to you is that we will give you:
  • Accurate and realistic rental valuations
  • Realistic timescales
  • Information on specialist Insurance
  • Correct legal advice on:
    • Current Legislation
    • Tax
    • Landlord Gas Safety Compliance
    • Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1989 and 1993)
  • A choice of Comprehensive Services and the costs involved
  • Advice on preparation for letting and assistance should it be required
  • An overview of the whole picture
  • Peace of mind that we will safeguard your rights and property as if it were our own
Marketing

Hamilton's aim to let your property swiftly, to the right tenant, at the right price.

Your property benefits from marketing in a number of ways immediately it becomes available to let with Hamilton's.
  • 1200 square feet of superb office space with on site parking
  • Weekly advertising in the Chronicle & Echo and Mercury newspapers
  • Advertising via the NAEA's Homelink network with referrals via selling agents
  • Distinctive FOR LET boards
  • Regular contact with local companies
  • Liaison with Relocation Agencies
  • Continual contact with professional tenant applicants
  • Internet advertising to include Rightmove, PropertyLive, LetMatch, Lettme, Gloxbrix
  • Football Club sponsorship
  • Equestrian sponsorship and sign written lorries
  • Regular Editorial in local newspapers
  • Property details with photographs
  • Repeat and referred business from satisfied customers Landlord and Tenant alike
  • 6 day a week viewing
  • Experienced, knowledgeable and helpful staff trained in the field of Residential Lettings and Property Management
Specialist protection

In reality, less than 1% of tenancies experience problems, since all our tenants are professionally referenced and qualified prior to being given a tenancy.

However, we understand the concerns our Clients have, and smooth sailing is never guaranteed, so if you want total peace of mind that in the event problems occur, your rental income and property will be totally protected, then these policies may be for you!
  • Rent Guarantee and Legal Expenses Insurance
  • Specialist Buildings & Contents Insurance designed to cover Landlords against all standard perils plus accidental damage and malicious damage by a tenant
Our representative will discuss the costs and details of cover during the initial Lettings Consultation, since it would be impossible to list all the key benefits of these superb policies in this brochure.

Legal aspects

Hamilton's expertise will ensure you avoid the pitfalls and protect your rights with:
  • Accurate and binding tenancies
  • Correct legal notices
  • Professionally prepared Inventories and Schedules of Condition
  • Advice on compliance with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended 1989 and 1993)
  • Advice on Gas compliance and the law
  • Advice on Electrical compliance and the law
  • Updates on changing legislation
  • Holding security deposits and releasing them only when dilapidations (if any) have been finalised satisfactorily
  • Client Money Protection Insurance
Property management

As an Independent, we are able to tailor our services to suit Clients' requirements. Our Landlords' are readily recommending our services, and some of the key reasons are:
  • Swift monthly accounting without untimely delays
  • BACs payments direct into their nominated account
  • Quarterly inspections and full written reports and recommendations
  • Overseas tax management and accounting
  • Security of Hamilton's being members of The National Association of Estate Agents
  • Processing of insurance claims swiftly undertaken
  • Overseeing of maintenance and works by appropriately qualified contractors
  • Annual rent reviews
  • Separate Client Accounts
  • Client Money Protection Scheme
  • A consistent point of contact
  • Experienced professional staff with the expertise to assist them
  • 24 hour help line for tenants direct to a member of staff
  • Assurance that Hamilton's do exactly what they promise
Buy to let

Buying a property for the purpose of letting needs careful consideration as what on the face of it may look like a good buy; could easily become a drain on your resources.

Staff at Hamilton's will discuss with you, the value you will be purchasing at, what type of property that will buy and the likely location a property of that type and value will be found.

We will analyse the tenant "type" this property will appeal to, and the expected level of demand.

We will review the tax implications of becoming a Landlord and ways you can reduce your taxable liability.

Once you have a property in mind, we will advise you honestly and without bias or obligation on:
  • Timescales
  • Recommended works
  • Your likely tenant market
  • Achievable rental figures
  • Likely periods of un occupancy
  • Gas and Electrical Safety Compliance
  • Whether we consider your prospective purchase a good buy to let
Fees payable

On our Managed Services, we charge an initial Set Up Fee followed by a Monthly Commission. These fees are payable at onset of the Tenancy, and are not payable in advance, but collected from the first months rent, thereby, ensuring that you pay, only for the service received.

Our Non Managed Services are designed for those Landlords, who prefer to deal with the aftercare and ongoing Management themselves. In this instance, a one off fee is payable. Again, this is payable at onset of the Tenancy, and is not payable in advance, but collected from the first months rent, thereby, ensuring that you pay, only for the service received.

Due to the differing levels of service and marketing we are able to offer, it is impossible to set costs in this literature. As a guide, however, Management costs start at 10% and Non Managed £350. All charges are subject to VAT at the current rate and Rent Guarantee Insurance can be built into the service of your choice.

Our prices are competitive, but our service second to none, our representative will give you a set costing when they have discussed your package and marketing structure fully.
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