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Renting & Landlords
Heywoods can help you because:
We have a valuations team which is vastly experienced
to give accurate valuations
We will market your property on the leading websites,
including our own, and in key local media
Our quality marketing pack will work harder to sell all
the features and benefits of your property
As part of the Property Ombudsman Scheme, we
operate to strict industry codes of conduct
We have members of the National Association of
Estate Agents (NAEA) and Association of Residential
Letting Agents (ARLA) within branch
Why choose Heywoods?
If you're thinking about letting a property, let the local
experts at Heywoods do everything for you.
Heywoods name has been associated with property in
North Staffordshire since 1881. We have more than 40 years'
experience in the area and weve been the leading estate
and lettings agent for more years than we care to remember.
Thats why you can trust our experienced team to look
after you every step of the way.
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Letting your property
Buy to Let
with Heywoods
Renting & Landlords
Property why its a good investment
With traditional methods of financial investment offering
seemingly ever decreasing returns, more people are turning
to bricks and mortar as a way to stabilize their financial
stake and draw an income from the revenue generated.
Buy-to-let mortgages are becoming increasingly popular as property
prices and letting rates continue to recover.
And now with bespoke buy-to-let mortgages it is even easier to enter
the lettings market and own property to let.
At Heywoods, we can project manage the entire process on your behalf;
by researching the most competitive mortgage, finding a property which
offers the best financial returns, introducing the tenants, maintaining
the building and collecting your rent.
Should you wish, we can resolve all the legal, financial and tax issues
relating to your future or current buy-to-let.
Which property is right for you?
At Heywoods we are very careful to find an investment
property to match your financial commitment and
expected return.
In this respect we will always place the greatest emphasis on what is best for you.
As lettings experts we are available to advise on all aspects of the lettings process
and have a wealth of knowledge regarding property values, demand and expected
rental incomes for the wider Newcastle area.
Our aim is to provide the very best return on your investment and as such we
have many satisfied customers ranging from single property investors to owners
of multiple properties.
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Letting your property
#1 Case Study
I have been using Heywoods lettings for several years now, and I must
say that Im extremely happy with the service that has been offered.
Our property is fully managed by them and they really do look after it to
the standard we want.
They have always interviewed prospective tenants for us and have made
sure that they are suitable for our property. Our previous tenants - which
they found - stayed for nearly two years and were no hassle at all.
I would certainly recommend Heywoods, theyve made letting our
property easy and profitable.
Andrea - Trentham
Melony and Nick - Wolstanton
Renting & Landlords
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Letting your property
#2 Case Study
Weve recently used Heywoods to find a tenant for our apartment.
First of all, they worked hard to find the right tenant as they had to sort
out references for each one. Then they organised the viewings and the
paperwork so we didnt have to do the work ourselves.
The person they found has now moved in and is no trouble at all, and
were happy with the fact that we can leave all the work to Heywoods
and have nothing to worry about.
Weve recommended them to friends and other members of our family
who are already letting property.
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Letting your property
How Heywoods
market your property
An empty property to let is not earning its keep
and in all likelihood is costing you money.
At Heywoods, our large and regularly updated database of registered
prospective tenants covers a very wide spectrum from single
professionals to whole families; so we can find the right tenants fast
and keep your property working harder for you.
When you instruct us to proceed, our team will
begin by searching our database for a match.
All prospective tenants are immediately contacted
by text, email or telephone and interviewed.
We will also organise for your property to be professionally
photographed inside and out and we will create room
plans to include internal dimensions and fixtures.

And as required by law we will commission an
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on your
behalf if none exists.
Having photographed your property and logged
its details, we will advertise it in the local press,
heywoodsproperty.co.uk and several other quality websites.
Well also display it in our Newcastle town centre office.
By offering maximum exposure via the most effective media, we maximise
the opportunities to fill the vacant tenancy cost effectively and within
the shortest time to make the most of your propertys earning potential.
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Letting your property
Gas, electrical and fire safety
advice from Heywoods
With regard to gas and electrical safety, our lettings
experts will ensure that your property complies with
all current legislation.
We employ recognised contractors who will carry
out any work required at competitive rates and can
organise any inspection report on your behalf.
Renting & Landlords
Gas Safety (Installation and use)
Regulations 1998.
The owners of a property containing gas installation pipework must ensure that it is safe prior to
letting out a residential property. This involves ensuring that a gas safety check is completed prior
to occupation by tenants and is then carried out annually.
The gas safety check MUST be carried out by a recognised Gas Safe registered engineer who
holds the necessary ACOP certification.
The gas safety certificate produced is held by the agent on file and a copy is provided to the
tenant(s).
Further information can be found on www.hsa.gov.uk
Electricity
It is a statutory duty for landlords and agents to ensure that all electrical wiring and equipment
present in a residential property is safe for use and maintained adequately.
Two main Acts of Parliament which impose a statutory duty on landlords with respect
to electrical safety are:
The Consumer Protection Act 1987
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Secondary legislative items under The Consumer Protection Act include:
The Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Regulations 1989
The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
The General Product Safety Regulations 1994
The Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994
We recommend an electrical safety check is conducted prior to the letting of a property and that a
regular inspection programme is implemented.
Oil and Solid Fuel
No specific legislation applies to oil and solid fuel. We recommend that appliances are serviced
annually to ensure their safety.
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety)
Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1993)
All upholstered furnishings; e.g. sofas, armchairs, footstools, mattresses and pillows
supplied as part of the tenancy must comply with current fire resistance standards.
Items such as carpets, curtains and bed linen are not included. Also any furniture manufactured
prior to 1950 is exempt providing it has not been reupholstered with illegal fillings.
Such furnishings must carry the appropriate fire resistance labels (and be permanently
attached to them), to show that they comply with the regulations. Any furnishings which
do not comply with the regulations must be removed from the property prior to occupation.
Smoke Detectors
Properties built after June 1992 must have mains linked smoke detectors on each floor.
Older properties do not fall under these regulations. We would recommend therefore
that a let property has at least one fully operational battery operated detector on
each floor as a minimum requirement.
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Letting your property
Your service options
available from Heywoods
Renting & Landlords
When you opt for our Tenant Find Service, this is what we
will do on your behalf:
Market the property to the widest possible audience to
find a suitable tenant
Accompany viewings and negotiate the terms of
the tenancy
Reference the tenants
Draw up the tenancy agreement
Collect the first months rent in advance
Register the deposit (15 + VAT) in our Scheme
Manage the transfer of the utilities into the tenants name
Write to the tenant to inform them that their contract
is due for renewal and ask what they wish to do
We can also include these services at an added cost:
Organise a specialist insurance quote
Prepare an inventory (one must be supplied to us
before tenants can move in)
Arrange annual gas and electricity safety checks
Oversee the tenants check out and help resolve
any deposit claims
Arrange for repairs to take place (Funds must be
supplied before repairs are undertaken)
Undertake property inspections
Arrange rent warranty service
This is what you are required to do within the agreement:
Collect the rent and any arrears
Carry out regular property inspections
Resolve any tenancy issues
Handle routine repairs and maintenance
Check the tenant into the property
Tenant Find (Introduction only) Service
Rent Collection Service
When you opt for our Rent Collection Service, this is what we will do on your behalf:
Market the property to the widest possible audience to find a suitable tenant
Accompany viewings and negotiate the terms of the tenancy
Reference the tenants
Draw up the tenancy agreement
Collect the first months rent in advance
Register the deposit (15 + VAT) in our Scheme
Collect and process the rent and send out statements, inform yourself
and tenant of any missed payments
Manage the transfer of the utilities into the tenants name
Write to the tenant to inform them that their contract is due for renewal
and ask what they wish to do
We can also include these services at an added cost:
Organise specialist insurance quotes
Prepare an inventory (one must be supplied to us before tenants can move in)
Arrange annual gas and electricity safety checks
Oversee the tenants check out and help resolve any deposit claims
Arrange for repairs to take place (Funds must be supplied before repairs are undertaken)
Undertake property inspections
Arrange rent warranty service
Administration of annual tax returns (NRL)
This is what you are required to do within the agreement:
Carry out regular property inspections
Resolve any tenancy issues
Handle routine repairs and maintenance
Check the tenant into the property
Full Management Service
When you opt for our Full Management Service, this is what we will do on your behalf:
Market the property to the widest possible audience to find a suitable tenant
Accompany viewings and negotiate the terms of the tenancy
Reference the tenants
Draw up the tenancy agreement
Collect the first months rent in advance
Register the deposit (15 + VAT) in our Scheme
Manage the transfer of the utilities into the tenants name
Write to the tenant to inform them that their contract is due for renewal and
ask what they wish to do
Arrange to undertake the property inventory (additional charges may apply)
Arrange for routine gas and electricity safety checks
Collect rent and chase up late payments
Issue rental statements
Regularly inspect the property
Resolve any tenancy issues
Oversee the tenants check out and help resolve any deposit claims
Handle routine maintenance
Offer you a reduced re-let fee after initial tenancy
This is what you are required to do within the agreement:
Simply instruct us to proceed; either by telephone or email
Additional items which may incur costs to all tariffs
Contract renewals or change over to periodic contract
Additional inspections
Court representation
Issuing of notices to tenants
Overseeing major property repairs or works
Additional copies of agreements
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How to let in 3 easy steps
Appraising your property
Take the first step to letting with a visit from a member of our
lettings team. Well offer a professional valuation and talk you
through the options available.
Expert help and advice
Prior to our visit well research the area in which your property
is situated, to ascertain achievable rental levels and give you an
understanding of how the local property market is performing.
Marketing your property
Well offer professional advice on how you can achieve
maximum returns when you let your property and the income
levels you can expect when letting.
Well explain the service options available to you through
Heywoods and if you wish offer advice on utilities, furnishing
and of course the legal aspects of letting.
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Dont over personalise your property. Not everyone will have your taste in interior dcor.
So go with a simple, neutral colour scheme for walls and carpets
Furniture should be clean and ideally robust. Kitchens should be neat and tidy with good
access. Bathrooms should be clean and well maintained
Lighting and power points should be in good, safe, working order as should any gas appliances
If the property has a garden, make sure its neat and tidy, free from weeds and dead plants
A thorough clean inside and out will get your property off to a really good start
Top tips for presentation
Renting & Landlords
Heywoods are one of the most respected
and reliable letting agents in the area
Whatever the size of your property portfolio,
Heywoods are here to help ensure you have
the right tenants in your property.
If you choose to let your property through
Heywoods, you can expect us to:
Carefully vet tenants and thoroughly check all references using external referencing companies
Use only reliable contractors to cover any eventuality
Offer the most competitive rates in the area
Advertise your property on all major property websites
Our services include:
Tenant introduction service
Rent collection service
Full management service
Heywoods operate on a no let - no fee basis
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