Let your Home

Letting your property is not just about achieving the best possible price but also finding the best quality tenants – tenants that are going to look after your property as you would. At Lyons, all tenants are strictly vetted through our in-house process and outsourced, professional referencing systems. Landlords get a true picture of exactly who they are trusting to take care of their investment. Please read our list of useful information and advice on property management, as well as the services that Lyons can offer you.

Landlord Services & Fees
Service Essential with rent collection Comprehensive Fully managed Essential Let only
 9.6% (8%+VAT)12% (10%+VAT)16.8% (14%+VAT)
Marketing    
Professional photography
Tenant finding
Comprehensive marketing
Accompanied viewings
Marketing feedback and updates
    
Progression    
Comprehensive referencing
Right to rent
Tenancy agreement included
Paperless legal process
Professional cleaning
Certification and compliance
Inventory and check-in arranged
    
Tenancy    
Negotiate tenancy extensions
Collection of rent 
Rent arrears advice 
Tenancy protection service 
Monthly and yearly financial statements 
Deposit registration 
Arrangement of outgoings 
    
Management    
Management fees paid monthly 
Repairs and maintenance  
Recommended contractors  
24-hour emergency service  
Key holding service  
Periodic property check-up  
Legal notices  
Utility management service  
Management of the check-out  
Deposit deduction advice  
Project management available 


1Profesional

Professional standards, trust and ethical practice are paramount to the way operate our business. As well as our in-house code of conduct we are compliant with the following bodies: The Property Ombudsman, Client money protect and DPS (Deposit protection scheme)
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2EPC

An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)  is legally required before your property is marketed. The EPC contains information regarding the property energy costs, usage and recommendations for improvement. An EPC is valid for 10 years and must have rating of at least E.   
https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates

3Gas

Its is mandatory to abide by The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, which is requires for an annual gas safety check to be carried out on every gas appliance/flue. This will ensure gas fittings and appliances are safe to use. A certificate will be supplied by a Gas Safe registered engineer stating a pass or a fail, and the appropriate action will be required should the check fail. The certificate is valid for 12 months and must be provided to the tenants prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

4Electrical Installations

From 1st June 2020 it is a legal obligation for private landlords to carry out electrical installation condition report (EICR). The certificate is typically valid for 5 years from the date of test.  On completion of an EICR being carried out faults that have been identified are required to be rectified within 28 days from the date of the test and need to be undertaken by a Part P registered competent person.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/312/made

5Tenancy Deposit Protection

Legislation requires security deposits for Assured Shorthold Tenancies to be registered with a government approved scheme. Lyons can register the deposit on behalf of the landlord. We are members of the Deposit Protection Service.

At this point, we will ask for a holding deposit from the applicants and ask them to visit the office with their Right to Rent ID which will be checked and copied.  We will also commence the referencing process.  During this time, viewings are suspended until all checks have been completed to everybody’s satisfaction.  If the deal falls through at any point, we will re-commence viewings immediately.

6Agreement signed

Once all referencing is completed and deemed satisfactory, we then ask the tenants to pay their first months rent and security deposit.
Upon receipt of cleared funds, we will arrange for the tenancy agreement to be drawn up and signed by all parties. All deposits are protected in a Government approved deposit scheme.

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Perfect presentation

Let’s celebrate the aesthetic of your home. We’ll think hard about photography, lighting, features and how to describe what we see. You’ve put in your time and personality —we’ll make sure your efforts shine through.

Process, process, process

Selling or renting your house is only stressful if there are surprises. We’ll walk you through the process in as much detail as you desire so that you can relax and stay well-informed

Total accountability

Your experience and our reputation is what matters. We won’t let you or ourselves down.

Upfront communication

Our job is to drive the deal. This means fielding calls at any times and keeping everyone in the loop. As we progress through the process, you’ll always be the first to know.

Fees

Letting Fee Information

There are absolutely no fees for new tenants and contract renewals. We only ever request a security deposit and rental money.

On offer acceptance we will request a 1 week holding deposit, which is dedicated from the final move in monies. PLEASE NOTE: The holding deposit is non-refundable if references are declined, or if you decide to pull out of the process.

Change of tenant or additional tenant: £150 inc VAT
Amendments to tenancy: £60 inc VAT

Early termination fee: £360 inc VAT

Lyons (Clever Property ltd) are members of CMP, DPS & the Property Ombudsman and adhere to the regulations prescribed by Trading Standards and UK Law.