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    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

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    Possession Notices Back to Pre-COVID Length

    When COVID hit us back in March 2020, none of us had any idea of the impact this would have on our lives and how every sector would be affected – good or bad (there are always winners and losers after all).

    As it became apparent that COVID was going to be around for a while and many people furloughed, the Government deemed it necessary to bring in additional measures to stop any tenants being evicted from their homes, especially as there was nowhere to go: hotels, etc. were all closed.

    The extension of the possession notices from 2 months to 6 months caused huge ramifications to landlords who already had tenants in rent arrears.

    Some landlords have been incredibly generous to their tenants where COVID had an impact, and either came up with a payment plan or, in some cases, gifted a month’s rent.

    There will always be people who like to use the system, thankfully this is not the majority of tenants.

    The government then confirmed that, from the 1st of October, possession notices would revert to as they were in to pre-COVID times, meaning landlords can now give their tenants 2 months’ notice to vacate the property through a Section 21 notice for the time being. Section 8 notices have also reverted to pre-COVID rules.

    If you need help or advice on your tenancy management then please do not hesitate to contact us. We are not just good; we are amazingly good!

     

    Have a good month!

    Sharon Canning

     

    If you would like a friendly, no obligation chat regarding buying, selling, renting or investing in property, then please email sharon@moveon.biz   or telephone 01202 711169.

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    NOTICE PERIOD CHANGE FROM 1ST JUNE TO TENANTS

    NOTICE PERIOD CHANGE FROM 1ST JUNE TO TENANTS

    If there is one thing that has kept letting agents busy over the last 3 to 4 years, it is the continuous changes within legislations.

    COVID-19 has also had a massive part since March 2020, with how much notice a landlord can give a tenant to gain their property back. In normal times, (pre-COVID) a Section 21 (Form 6a) notice would be given to the tenant giving 2 months notice to vacate. However, the Government extended this notice to 6 months, which in some circumstances across the country caused absolute mayhem. This being particularly difficult for landlords whose tenants were already in serious rent arrears. If there was ever a time for a landlord to have a rent guarantee in place then this was and still is the time.

    From the 1st June, the notice period is being reduced to 4 months and then to 2 months notice from the 1st August 2021.

    Notice periods for the most serious cases that present the most strain on landlords will remain lower:

    1. Anti-social behaviour (immediate to 4 weeks’ notice)
    2. Domestic abuse in the social sector (2 to 4 weeks’ notice)
    3. False statement (2 to 4 weeks’ notice)
    4. 4 Months’ or more accumulated rent arrears (4 weeks’ notice)
    5. Breach of immigration rules ‘Right to Rent’ (2 weeks’ notice)
    6. Death of a tenant (2 months’ notice)

     

    Bailiffs are also able to carry out evictions from June too.

    If you would like help in managing your rental property then please contact me on sharon@moveon.biz

     

    Remember a good agent is worth every penny when you know you can sleep peacefully at night.