Our step by step guide
to the lettings process -
Landlords

Step 1 Accurate valuation

This step is perhaps one of the most important in the process.  There are many Agents who actively over value a home just to get it to the market and then spend the next three months trying to beat you down on rent.  Always ask questions about the value and demand comparable evidence. 

Our expert valuers carry out thousands of valuations every month, giving us intimate and unparalleled knowledge of rental values in your area.  We will give you real evidence of how we have reached our valuation.  Demand it of everyone. 

For these reasons we consistently achieve the rental expected by our Landlords.

You can do this by calling your local branch, visit one of our offices, or submit your request online - Valuation Request

Step 2 Choosing an agent

When choosing an agent, be sure to listen to what they are going to do for you before you need to ask.  If you need to ask they cannot be confident that they will deliver.  It is not all about putting a board up in a garden and handing out details and arranging viewings.  There are lots of proactive things an Agent can do to get your property rented.  These are critical to obtaining the maximum rent for your property. 

emember with Burchell Edwards you also get your property marketed through our Ashley Adams branch offices and website.  This adds a considerable amount of additional value and exposure. Demand service. 

Step 3 Maximum exposure

When you instruct Burchell Edwards to rent your property you will automatically benefit from our unrivalled, marketing service.  Many Estate Agents take the word “AGENT” literally.  They wait for a tenant and bring the parties together. Not at Burchell Edwards.   Estate Agency is about proactive and effective marketing.   Be sure to understand from your Agent what are the most effective methods of marketing a property to let.  You could be surprised by the answers.

Remember with Burchell Edwards you also get your property marketed through our Ashley Adams branch offices and website.  This adds a considerable amount of additional value and exposure. 

Step 4 Safety regulations

As a landlord, you have an obligation to ensure that your property complies with all the necessary regulations covering the safety of gas appliances, electrical installations and any furnishings supplied for the tenancy.
We can advise you on this and arrange the necessary inspections.

Step 5 Viewings

It is important that you have a proactive Agent if you are to maximise viewing opportunities.  The majority of viewings are carried out in the evening and weekends.  Make sure that your Agent is working for you when it matters.  Make sure that they are available during these times when viewers want to see your home.  It is all well and good to arrange viewings but without swift and honest feedback it will be harder to rent.  Demand that you get early feedback on viewings and a plan for future viewings is discussed.   

We are open longer hours and passionately believe in generating a stampede of viewings.  We will give you swift and honest feedback.  Anyone who does not is doing you a disservice.  

Step 6 A suitable tenant

Once a suitable tenant has been found, we will apply for references and if the tenant proves to be acceptable, we will proceed to the next stage.  We have thousands of high calibre tenants who are looking for property to let for immediate occupation. 

Step 7 Property Management

Many tenants prefer to rent managed properties because they demand a round the clock service for the property.  Instructing Burchell Edwards to manage your property guarantees round-the-clock care for both your property and your tenant. After finding you a tenant, we take care of both them and you throughout the tenancy, including everything from collecting rent and handling all administration to assistance with more complex issues and the provision of a 24-hour emergency helpline. Learn More.

Step 8 Rental paperwork

Tenancy agreement

It is essential to have a professional tenancy agreement in place in every case. We will draw up the relevant paperwork based on our years of experience.  We will ensure that all the paperwork is in order and of course has been signed by both parties.

Inventory

An inventory of the contents and condition of the property is usually produced prior to commencement of the tenancy. This will be supplied to both landlord and tenant.  You should look through the contents carefully to ensure that you agree with the state and condition of the property.

Step 9 Rent and deposit

We will be responsible for collecting the rent on your behalf and for taking a deposit from the tenant.  We will hold the deposit as a stakeholder and will register the deposit with a deposit protection scheme, in line with recent legislation.  

Step 10 Completion

It is important that letters are sent out transferring the utilities into the name of your tenant and keys are handed over.  We can undertake this on your behalf.  This can be done in conjunction with Utilities Warehouse

Congratulations, your property is now let!