Information for Landlords
WHAT SETS US APART?
The Carrington Partnership is family business with a wealth of experience in the residential lettings market. We are specialists in our field. Our office has a full compliment of experienced staff who are dedicated to providing the ultimate lettings service to landlords based on integrity, trust and professionalism…show full article
Managing over 400 properties in the South Manchester area, we have an excellent team of reputable and reliable contractors who are tried and trusted. Our managed properties are regularly inspected and reports are prepared highlighting any necessary repairs. This ensures that properties are kept in a good condition and preventative maintenance prevents large repair bills in the future.
The personal service we offer is tailored to meet the needs of each individual landlord. We appreciate that your property is your greatest asset and we guarantee that when you entrust a property to us, it will be looked after as if it were our own. Tenants of our managed properties are provided with an emergency call out facility 24 hours a day – 365 days a year.
We strive to ensure that for every landlord, letting their property is a positive and profitable experience. As landlords ourselves, we know exactly the kind of service you are seeking and would not offer anything less.
Our tenant selection process is complex and our referencing is rigorous and extremely thorough. We seek to introduce good tenants who will look after your property and meet rental payments however, if they are not treated well during their tenancy, this may jeopardise the length of time they stay. Tenants of our managed properties are secure in the knowledge that we are only a telephone call away. We keep in close contact with them and ensure that any necessary repairs are carried out promptly and problems are swiftly resolved. As a result we retain our tenants for much longer – which ultimately means fewer voids, fewer letting fees – and much more profit for our landlords! We see the bigger picture.
Our Agency Agreements are open ended – we do not tie our landlords into fixed term contracts – we have no need. Our philosophy is based on the fact that if clients receive a service with which they are totally satisfied, the contract continues. If a client is not entirely happy with the service received, they should have the option to terminate.
For full details of the services we provide please view our Landlords guide to letting
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PROPERTY
Whilst property remains an excellent long term investment landlords have to appreciate that the number of properties becoming available to let is growing daily. It is of paramount importance that you retain your share of the market by ensuring that your property has the “wow” factor. It is truly worth spending that little bit extra on fixtures and fittings. This should then ensure that properties may be re-let during the existing tenants’ notice period to minimise voids…show full article
We would strongly recommend the following:
Kerb appeal. Keep the exterior of the property looking good – paint the front door a striking colour and furnish with polished chrome – this will reflect the standard of the interior. Prospective tenants will always drive past a property to see it’s exact location and to familiarise themselves with the area. If the property does not look appealing from the outside, they will dismiss it.
Invest in a
window cleaner – sparkling windows create a much better impression particularly if the property is located on a main road.
Pay that little bit extra for the best quality flooring available. Good quality carpets will withstand shampooing between lets far better than those of a lesser quality. Cheap laminate flooring will scratch and separate on the joints. In bathrooms and kitchens, it is worth considering ceramic tiles for maximum durability.
Good quality kitchens will stand the test of time – if budgets are tight however, install a cheaper kitchen but give it the “Wow factor” with chrome fittings, good quality work tops and appliances.
Bathrooms – cheaper bathroom suites can be make to look designer simply by changing the taps! Shower curtains soon look shabby and often go mouldy over a period of time. It is worth investing in a glass shower screen which can easily be cleaned.
Gardens need to be kept neat and tidy and with little effort they can be transformed to “low maintenance” ensuring that they look appealing all year round. There is nothing more off putting than an overgrown garden and rarely do professional tenants have the time or inclination to spend endless hours on garden maintenance. Consider removing lawns and replacing with gravel beds or paving – gardening enthusiasts can always fill them with pretty pots to add colour should they so wish. If you wish to retain beds plant heathers and evergreens that require little attention.
Window dressings – trendy blinds, voiles and curtain poles all add both “kerb appeal” and dramatically improve photographs for marketing purposes.
Always remember that the highest calibre of tenant will seek the highest standard of rental property – IT REALLY IS WORTH GOING THAT EXTRA MILE!!
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HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (HMO’s)
Many properties are now classed as “houses of multiple occupation” – the broad definition of this is a house occupied by more than three people who form more than one household. It should be noted however, that this is open to interpretation by each individual local authority as each have their own guidelines. We recommend that landlords seek advice from their local authority prior to purchasing or letting a property as a HMO…show full article
DESIGN & REFURBISHMENT
Our Tenants come from all walks of life and from all over the world. In the main, they are professionals or executives relocating and they have extremely high standards. Accommodation must be attractive, fashionable and equipped with all the modern comforts which make their hectic lifestyles more bearable…show full article
The Carrington Partnership appreciates that many landlords have neither the time nor inclination to take on the refurbishment and/or furnishing of their investment. That’s why we offer a project management service to clients, which relieves the pressure.
We can advise on large scale works such as new kitchens and bathrooms, re-wiring and re-plumbing, and garden maintenance, through to redecoration, carpets, curtains and furnishings. Working within a given budget and using trusted local contractors, we will obtain quotations and then co-ordinate the works to a satisfactory completion.
Our aim is to generate the maximum return on a client’s property and in order to do this, presentation is of paramount importance in order to meet potential tenants’ expectations.
To find out more about our Design and Refurbishment service, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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BUY TO LET INVESTMENTS
The Carrington Partnership offer a “free” consultancy service to landlords wishing to invest in residential property.
We are able to provide valuable advice on sourcing a suitable property, the rental returns achievable and on preparing the property for the rental market…show full article
Our valued team of contractors would be pleased to assist in providing quotations for remedial work required to prepare the property for letting and project management services are available upon request for a nominal fee.
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INSURANCE
The Carrington Partnership work closely with Thompson Brothers Insurance Specialists who can offer a bespoke Landlords Buildings & Contents Insurance…show full article
We have negotiated excellent rates due to high volumes of business – contact them for a free quotation without obligation and mention our name to ensure that you obtain our concessionary rates.
Thompson Brothers Insurance Specialists – 0161 480 6444
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