Letting Agents Poole

Do you have a rental property that is between tenants, and you wish to market it to potential tenants? Perhaps you are new to the business and want to find reliable tenants for your first rental property. Whatever your requirements might be, we at Southern & West Lettings are here to assist. We can help market your rental property and find reliable tenants for it, so call our letting agents Poole today on 01202 232323 to find out more.

The No.1 Letting Agents Poole Has to Offer!

When it comes to renting out a property, you will want to make sure it is being rented to reliable tenants. The last thing you want is to enter an agreement with tenants that don’t look after the property and don’t pay their rent reliably. The best way to ensure you always rent to reliable tenants is to work with letting agents in Poole, marketing and managing your property through them.

Letting agents can thoroughly vet potential tenants, ensuring they are reliable and trustworthy, and this is something that we can help you with at Southern & West Lettings. We are the number one letting agents Poole has to offer, and we have over 30 years of experience working in the local property industry.

We are a family run business, so customer service is of the utmost importance to us. You can rest assured knowing that, when working with our Poole letting agents, you will receive a friendly and professional service at all times.

Why Landlords Should Let with Us

There are so many letting agents in Poole these days that it can be difficult knowing who to work with. Now you have come across our team at Southern & West Lettings, you might be wondering why you should let your rental property with us over any other agents in the area.

Well, we pride ourselves on being experts in our field, and we are confident that you won’t find a more professional or experienced team of letting agents elsewhere. We have all the knowledge and expertise required to expertly market and manage your rental property for you.

Our team provides tailor-made packages for every landlord, as we know that no two requests are the same. Our services are innovative and transparent, and we offer a straightforward service along with expert advice on how to let your property and find the right tenants.

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What We Suggest Doing to Prepare Your Property for Rental

If you are new to the rental business, there are a few things that we suggest landlords do to prepare their property for rental. First, you must make sure that the condition of your property is up to code, and this includes all electrics, gas, plumbing, waste, central heating, and hot water systems. These systems must all be safe, sound, and in good working order. Additionally, all interior decoration should be in good condition, and it should preferably be plain, light, and neutral.

When it comes to furnishing your rental property, it can be let fully furnished, part furnished, or unfurnished. We are happy to give advice on this, and the advice we offer will be tailored to your property type and the local market conditions. As a minimum, you will need to provide decent quality carpets, curtains, and light fittings in your rental property.

If you have previously lived in the property, and you are choosing to rent it after a move, you will need to remove any personal property, such as photographs, books, ornaments, etc. All cupboards and shelf space in the property needs to be clear for the new tenant. Plus, gardens should be left neat and tidy for the new tenants.

As you can see from the above, there are many things that we suggest landlords do to prepare their property for the rental market. Our letting agents in Poole will be on hand to offer advice and talk you through these suggestions in more detail.

What Should You Consider When You Want to Rent Your Property?

When you want to rent your property, there are some important considerations that you need to take into account. One such consideration, which will help you identify reliable tenants, is references. This is something that we at Southern & West Lettings can handle for you as your letting agents, Poole landlords.

We carry out detailed checks on any potential tenants, which includes credit checks, current and previous landlord references, employment history, and more. This is all to ensure that we find you a trustworthy and reliable tenant for your rental property.

Another consideration is the deposit for the rental property, which is usually the equivalent of 5 weeks rent. Our letting agents in Poole can work on a Ful Management Agreement, and in these cases the deposit will be held by us as stakeholders and registered with the Deposit Protection Service.

The above are just two considerations you will need to take into account when renting your property. There are many other considerations too, including:

  • The Inventory
  • Mortgage
  • Leaseholds
  • Insurance
  • Income Tax
  • Council Tax

As your letting agents in Poole, we will be more than happy to talk you through all the above considerations in detail.

Letting Agents Poole

Our Services

At Southern & West Lettings, we offer a wide range of services for landlords in Poole, from tenancy repairs to a pre-letting service. Our team has access to a wide range of time-served qualified contractors, covering every trade possible, so the maintenance team can ensure any repair on your rental property is carried out professionally.

If we fully manage your rental property, we can also carry out regular property inspections for you. We provide written reports, along with photographic evidence. During these inspections, we will report any maintenance issues that we notice, and we always test the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

There are many other services that we can carry out as your letting agents, Poole landlords, including:

  • Monthly Statements
  • Managed
  • Let Only (Finders Fee)
  • Pre-Letting Service

Who Else Can We Assist?

Here at Southern & West Lettings, we are letting agents in Poole that specialise with landlord services. However, we don’t just cater to landlords with our letting services, as we can also work with tenants who are searching for a rental property and tenants currently residing in a property managed by us.

Tenants

If you are currently living in a rental property that we manage on behalf of the landlord, and you are experiencing issues, you need only report those issues to our team. We will be on hand to provide a solution, and we can also offer expert advice.

If you wish to find a suitable rental property in Poole, we can also assist with this. Our team will walk you through the available properties and find one that meets your needs.

Our Team

We are a family run business at Southern & West Lettings, and we began life as a two-person agency. Now, we are run by Steff McGinn and a professionally trained and highly motivated team, all of whom are passionate and focused.

Check Out Our Properties

At letting agents in Poole, we currently have many properties available to rent, so if you are searching for a rental property, get in touch. You can also browse through the properties available for rent on Rightmove, Zoopla, and On The Market.

Contact Us Today

If you are a landlord wishing to find reliable tenants for your property, you need look no further than Southern & West Lettings. We have over 30 years of experience in the local property industry, and we can assist in marketing your rental property to potential tenants.

To find out more about our services as letting agents, Poole landlords need only give us a call today on 01202 232323 or email us at info@southernandwest.uk.