PROPERTY APPRAISAL
We will asses your property and advise on its current rental value, recommend the standard of presentation required to attract a suitable quality tenant and guide you through the Tenancy Regulation and compliance to Current Safety Legalisation.

MARKETING
In addition to full colour window display advertising in our branch, Tenant Companies and quality tenants, who will be informed of your property by regular telephone contact and direct mailing, backed up by our full-accompanied viewing service. Your property will be advertised on Rightmove.co.uk and empire-property.co.uk.

TENANT REFERENCING
Equifax providing an independent financial assessment including credit search. We will give verification of income and personal referee response.

TENANCY AGREEMENTS
On your behalf, we will draft the required Tenancy Agreement (together with relevant notices, if applicable) in accordance with current Legislation, to protect your legal interests. We will collect a Security Deposit equivalent to one month's rent, together with the first months rent in advance. Rent will be collected per calendar month thereafter.

PROTECTING THE CONDITION OF YOUR PROPERTY
We will provide a full Inventory And Schedule Of Condition of your property prior to commencement of the Let. The tenant is required to sign in acceptance, and this original will be used to assess dilapidations on the date of vacation.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
We will read meters advise Service Providers of the Tenants occupation and vacation dates and arrange for payment of applicable accounts. We will agree with you on arranging repairs. We can use our Approved Contractors or those nominated by you. We will check your property on a monthly basis, to ensure that it is being looked after in accordance with the Tenancy Agreement. We will provide written reports to you as required, and we will return to assess dilapidations at the date of termination, in line with the original singed inventory. Outwith general wear & tear, your tenant is responsible for relevant dilapidations where applicable.

RENT PAYMENT
Our system enables us to collect rent from the tenant, and transfer accounts to the Landlord, accompanied by a monthly statement of account.

INSURANCE
You are required to provide relevant Buildings Insurance and Contents for your own items. We can offer a comprehensive range of Landlord Insurance policies, all of which are detailed in the leaflet provided.
You should advise your Lender, Property Factor (if applicable), Buildings and Contents Insurer of your intention to Let.

TAX
You are required to liase with the Inland Revenue whether you are a Resident or Non-Resident Landlord, and a leaflet drafted by the Inland Revenue is provided.

SAFETY REGULATION

All Landlords are required to comply with Current Safety Regulations, details of which are provided. We can arrange for all relevant checks to be carried out, if required.

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Empire Property is offering investors a sourcing service to maximise your property investment portfolio. Services include:

• Having initial meeting with investor to establish requirements i.e. budget, expected yield and capital growth
• Property searching, saving you hours looking through websites and speaking to agents
• Either accompanied viewings or we can view the property and report back to you.
• Using our local knowledge and experience to advise the investment potential and rental value
• Negotiate price with estate agents and liaise with local surveyors
• Correspond with your solicitor to submit offer and ensure the purchase goes smoothly
• Market the property to ensure tenant is in place soon after your purchase date
• Full professional management service available

Our aim is to work with you to build a profitable property portfolio allowing you to take advantage of our local knowledge, contacts and database of prospective tenants. The comprehensive service on offer allows you to focus on other business ventures or work commitments freeing your time up and we will report back to you with updates and recommendations. Please contact a property adviser for more details.

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