We appreciate that each customer has a choice, and we are well-versed in the fact that our industry absolutely needs to exceed expectations in a competitive market because we strive to be the market leader across Lewisham, Catford, Bromley and surrounding areas.
We continue to refine our assistance contribution through our experience gained over many years to ensure that our clients receive personalised, individualised, and effective solutions to their needs.
Our goal is to find an investment feature and shift the burden in a different direction. We prod proprietors to deliver everything in particular tedious or can bomb their circle of data, leaving it in our capable hands.
At the point when you depend on Charles Knight with the letting of your property, you can depend on our impressive skill and a fitted promoting bundle to grandstand your property in its best light and to the right crowd.
As a result, we can get the best rent from the best tenant.
Above all else, we want to establish a relationship of trust with you as soon as possible so that you can trust that we will treat your investment property and your best interests as if they were our own.
Our tailor-made, highly focused marketing campaign includes:
Professional photography and floorplans
We utilise professional photography for every one of our postings to guarantee that your property is exhibited looking its absolute best.
Advice for landlords regarding presentation and legislation
To get a premium rent and a high-quality tenant, sometimes all it takes is the tiniest tweak. We would be happy to help you with any changes or improvements that would make your property more appealing to potential tenants, including recommendations for furniture that is suitable and appropriate. We would also be happy to tell you about your legal obligations regarding things like gas and electricity safety checks and furniture fire retardation. There are numerous regulations and regulation that should be followed, so you can anticipate that we should be intensive.
Specialized Software Platform
Our property management software makes it possible to match properties with potential tenants right away. We are able to reach not only current tenants but also previous applicants who may be ready to move but have not yet started the process.
Online Marketing
Your property will feature not only on our website but also on major web portals including Rightmove, Zoopla and Onthemarket.com. Charles Knight utilise a specialist company to ensure we are appearing high on the Google rankings and we conduct campaigns via various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Accompanied viewings
We accompany all viewings of potential tenants. We generally attempt to get to the property ahead of time to guarantee it is appearing at its ideal, while leaving the property secure after each appointment. Since the most honest and pertinent feedback is obtained during viewings, we provide this feedback to you in order to provide you with a more immediate picture of how marketing your investment property is going.
Pre Tenancy Negotiations
We will represent you in all negotiations with potential tenants and ensure that you receive a comprehensive profile of all parties interested. Our excellent objective is dependably to give you the most reasonable occupant at the most ideal cost and positive terms. As part of this, we'll tell you when it's best to agree to break clauses, when the market is at its strongest.
Three levels of service for landlords
Let Only
This service is for landlords who want to let their property but want to handle the day-to-day management of the tenancy on their own for the duration of the tenancy.
We offer our full advertising bundle including course of action of an EPC for your property and handle all dealings among you and imminent occupants. We will help make arrangements for electrical and gas safety inspections, register and hold the tenancy deposit if requested, arrange for an inventory and pre-tenancy cleaning, provide and complete the chosen form of tenancy agreement, and arrange for referencing if necessary.
Let & Tenancy Management
The tenancy management service assists Landlords in comprehending their tenancies to the tenants. This is ideal for landlords who have their own contractors and like to manage the property themselves. As legislation is currently changing all the time we manage the tenancy throughout the process. If any issues are raised and the tenants inform us we will let you know in full details of the issue and you can organise your contractor to attend. You will also receive a statement showing monies collected and undertake to address any arrears with the tenant in the unlikely event that this situation should arise.
Let and Full Management
Our most popular and comprehensive property landlord service, Landlords who simply do not have the time or expertise to deal with repairs and issues that may arise during a tenancy. Our skilled property management team takes over after we have successfully marketed your property and the tenancy has begun, giving you complete peace of mind that your property is being meticulously cared for as if it were their own. Midway through the tenancy, you will receive updates, rent statements, and a property check report.
THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE INCLUDED WITHIN OUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE
Regular Clear Statements. You will receive a full statement every time we pass collected rental monies to you showing any agreed deductions.
Annual Rent Review and Property Valuation Appraisal. Each year we offer a comprehensive update on market conditions and the rental value of your property as well as a current appraisal of the sales market value.
Annual Safety Tests. If your property requires an updated gas or electricity safety inspection and certification we shall arrange this for you.
Deposit Claim Negotiation. This is a particularly important part of our management service. Upon the conclusion of the tenancy, we shall report to you on our recommendations for any proposed deposit deductions and negotiate with the tenant to make sure that you receive fair compensation for any losses to your property at the end of a tenancy. On the rare occasions that an agreement cannot be reached, we shall refer the dispute on your behalf to MyDeposits for adjudication and final resolution.
Property Management During Void Periods. Part of our service can include (at no extra cost) the management of your property whilst it is vacant between tenancies.
Tenancy Renewals. On your behalf, we shall negotiate the best rent possible for any extended or renewed tenancy terms and draw up the necessary paperwork.
General Maintenance and Repairs. As and when repairs and maintenance are required, we shall arrange and oversee any works undertaken. We can also arrange and manage major refurbishment projects where required. Please contact our office for further details.
Service Charge Payment. Should your property be liable for Service Charge or Ground Rent Payments, we shall administer the payment on your behalf.
Furniture Provision and Interior Design. Should you require interior design advice or new furnishings for your property, we can arrange and source these items through a choice of specialist providers, often at very short notice.
Vetting and Overseeing Contractors. We only use approved and appropriately insured contractors that we have personally vetted and for whom we have agreed working practices and fair charges.
Twice Yearly Property Inspections. Our property manager will inspect your property every six months (or more frequently by prior arrangement) and send you a report. This allows us to detect any issues or problems early that might not have been reported to us by the current tenants. It also helps you to have peace of mind that your property is well looked after.
Obtaining Consents. Where required by a freeholder or managing agent, we shall obtain on your behalf the requisite consents to formalise acceptance of the tenancy and satisfy the head lease condition.