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    NEW RULES FOR SMOKE AND CO ALARMS IN RENTAL…

    NEW RULES FOR SMOKE AND CO ALARMS IN RENTAL PROPERTIES

    As of the 1st October 2022, changes to the regulations for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in private rented properties are coming into force.

    Changes like these are frequent in the rental sector, and it’s vital that you as a landlord, and we as agents, are up to date on the latest legislation.

    We’ve put together a short guide below to explain the changes coming up and answer the most common questions we’ve had… Read more “NEW RULES FOR SMOKE AND CO ALARMS IN RENTAL PROPERTIES”

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    What can happen if your paperwork is not up…

     

    The law is unbending! Naivety is not an excuse! Over 300 legislations in the last 3 years – do you know them?

    The courts have been filled in recent years with landlords being heavily fined and, in some cases, having to pay back the last 12 months’ worth of rent received.

    None of us would like to find ourselves in this position, but more and more landlords are finding this simply because they haven’t kept up to date with the law.

    A landlord recently failed to evict a tenant through non-payment of rent, due to not having a valid Gas Safety Certificate and Electrical Certificate.

    Another landlord had to pay back 3 times the deposit plus the deposit of £1000.00, totalling £4,000 to the tenant as they had failed to register the deposit. Local councils have the ability to fine landlords up to £30,000 for non-compliant properties including properties in disrepair. Two or more households is a HMO! Three unrelated friends or 2 couples is a HMO! Do you have the correct license?

    Another landlord had not noted the visa on his tenant had expired and they did not have the right to rent in the UK. The landlord narrowly missed going to jail.

    At Move On, we make sure all our landlords can sleep at night, because this is what we do every day. We make sure we are always up to date with latest legislations, and we are often ahead of the deadline.

    If you would like a free rental appraisal and fresh eyes over your paperwork, then please contact me 01202 711169 or email sharon@moveon.biz

    Sharon

    Information For Landlords

    Information for Landlords

    Information for Landlords

    As a landlord, you need to know that your rental property is being looked after, not just by your tenants, but by your agents as well.

    With over 15 years of experience in letting and managing rental properties across Poole, Bournemouth and beyond, you can be assured Move On bring the expertise and knowledge to ensure not only your property is looked after, but you are too.

    At Move On, we offer a range of different services for rental properties depending on your needs:

    Portfolio Management

    Have all your investments in one place and in good hands by leaving management of your properties to us. You'll be assigned a designated portfolio manager from our team and full management 24/7. We'll take care of everything from sourcing new tenants to mid-term inspections, compliance management and check outs, so you'll truly be able to relax knowing your portfolio is in good hands.

    Fully Managed Service

    Our fully managed service allows you to really put your feet up and let us take the stress of finding tenants and managing your rental property from your shoulders.  This includes collecting your rent, dealing with maintenance issues, making sure your property is compliant with all the latest legislations, and conducting property visits.

    Let Only and Rent Collection Service

    With our Let Only and Rent Collection Service, you still retain control over the maintenance of your property, but you don’t have to worry about collecting and managing rent, property visits, finding new tenants, and making sure you are covered with the latest legislations – you can leave that up to us!

    Let Only Service

    With Let Only, we’ll value and advertise your rental property on our website, social media and popular property portals like Rightmove and find your next tenant. We’ll take the stress out of the compliance side of finding and referencing new tenants too.

     

    What's Included?

    Fully Managed Service

    12% plus VAT (14.4% inc. VAT)

    Full rental valuation

    Advertising of property

    Tenant identity verification and Right to Rent Checks

    Full tenant referencing

    Preparation and distribution of tenancy documents

    Arrangement of compliance checks (Gas Safety, Electrical Certificates, etc.) (charges apply)

    Compliance advice

    Protection of deposit

    Collection of rent

    Arrangement of quotes, repairs, and maintenance

    Regular property checks

    Tenancy renewals

    Management of check outs and end-of-tenancy

    Let & Rent Collection

    8% plus VAT (9.6% inc. VAT)

    Full rental valuation

    Advertising of property

    Tenant identity verification and Right to Rent Checks

    Full tenant referencing

    Preparation and distribution of tenancy documents

    Arrangement of compliance checks (Gas Safety, Electrical Certificates, etc.) (charges apply)

    Compliance advice

    Protection of deposit

    Collection of rent

    Let Only Service

    £660.00 inclusive of VAT

    Full rental valuation

    Advertising of property

    Tenant identity verification and Right to Rent Checks

    Full tenant referencing

    Preparation and distribution of tenancy documents

    Arrangement of compliance checks (Gas Safety, Electrical Certificates, etc.) (charges apply)

    Compliance advice

    Protection of deposit

    HMO Management

    15% + VAT (18% including VAT)

    With our dedicated HMO manager and an established portfolio of more than 15 HMOs in Poole and Bournemouth, we're the best choice for taking over your HMO.

    What's included:

    • Dedicated HMO manager
    • Find and manage professional tenants for each room quickly and easily
    • Monthly inspections and reports
    • Compliance management
    • The chance to put your feet up, knowing your property is in good hands!

    If you’re thinking of renting out your Poole or Bournemouth rental property, or are looking for a new agent, give us a call on 01202 711169 or email sharon@moveon.biz to have a no-obligation chat and a FREE rental valuation.

    SCALE OF CHARGES FOR LANDLORDS 1) Our Let Only Service £550.00 plus VAT (£660.00 inc VAT ) or 5% of the first 12 months rent, whichever is the more. 2) Our Letting and Rent Collection Service 8% plus VAT (9.6% inc VAT) 3) Full Management Service 12% plus VAT (14.4% inc VAT) 4) Premier Fully Inclusive Package 15%+VAT (18% inc VAT) (includes rental warranty) The following fees under the above services are payable when any individual or organisation enters into an agreement to rent the Property as a result of our promotion, introduction, or viewing by the Agent. Additional Charges: Initial Arrangement Fee £440.00 (inclusive of VAT) and includes the following; Tenant referencing £0.00 (inclusive of VAT) Tenancy agreement Fee £0.00 (inclusive of VAT) Check in £0.00 (inclusive of VAT) NB: Please note the above arrangement fee is included in our Let Only service. Inventory service £145.00 (inclusive of VAT) Registration of Deposit £24.00 (inclusive of VAT) Check out £150.00 (inclusive of VAT) Void property inspections £0.00 (inclusive of VAT) Additional inspections £40.00 (inclusive of VAT) first 2 included in management fee per annum Tenancy renewal fee £144.00 (inclusive of VAT) Issuing of notices £120.00 (inclusive of VAT) Annual Statutory Periodic Fee £60.00 (inclusive of VAT) Rent Warranty £432.00 (inclusive of VAT) if required Deposit Disputes £180.00 (inclusive of VAT) If case referred to an adjudicator Professional hourly rate £60.00 (inclusive of VAT) Charged by the Agent when required to carry out any additional services ie Court attendance