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Provide the landlord with a valuation of the potential rental income of the property based upon comparable market data and expertise of the area.
Provide the landlord with help and advice regarding the current regulations relating to letting a property.
Create a brochure and other marketing materials to advertise the property including but not restricted to Rightmove and The Property Hive website, Shop advertising, etc.
Erect a To Let board at the property.
Show prospective tenants round the property when required.
Negotiate the tenancy terms with any prospective tenants.
Acquire references and credit checks from perspective tenants.
Prepare an 'Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement' in line with the requirements of the Renters Rights Act.
Register the security deposit with an approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Where requested, accompany the tenant on moving in to the property and confirm the Inventory and Schedule of condition (where one exists)
Where requested, arrange for utilities to be provided with the tenants details.
Where requested, accompany the tenant on vacating the property to confirm the Inventory and Schedule of condition.
Collect the first month’s Rent or the Rental Advance from the tenant on behalf of the Landlord, and subsequently transfer to the Landlords bank account.
Collect the rent on a monthly basis and transfer to the Landlord.
Chase the tenant for rent arrears.
Conduct periodic inspections to ensure the property is being maintained appropriately.
Issue the Landlord with a monthly statement of accounts.
Where appropriate and requested by the landlord, review the rent to ascertain the property's potential market rental income and negotiate any increase with the tenant.
(no let no fee basis, payable from the first month’s rent)
£585
£385
n/a
See fee scale below
12%
14.4%
11%
13.2%
10%
12%
9%
10.8%
Where requested, organise an Energy Performance certificate.
£108
£108
Where requested, Organise a Gas Safety certificate.
£50–95
£50–95
Where requested, compile an Inventory of the property comprising of fixtures and fittings and condition.
£120
£120
Where requested, organise for a third-party contractor to conduct a legionella risk assessment.
(P.O.A.)
(P.O.A.)
Where requested, organise for a third-party contractor to test portable appliances at the property.
(P.O.A.)
(P.O.A.)
Where requested, issue the legal notice to the tenant.
£50
Where requested, issue the legal notice to the tenant.
(P.O.A.)
£105
£105
Where requested, issue the legal notice to the tenant.
£25
£25
£300
Recently used The Property Hive for a valuation, as looking at selling. From going into the office to Sylvia coming out everyone was so polite and professional. Sylvia went through the process of selling along with valuing our house. She was punctual, polite, professional and very friendly. She treated our home with respect. Will be putting it on the market with them. Thank you again Simon
I have been in touch with many property agents and businesses recently in my search for a new home. Some dont answer, some seem as though contact is anything from a chore to an issue. Not all... but most. However, the best is Melanie. Always taken my call and listened to my needs (and stories) about finding what I need. Well.. she helped me find it, and has been there, to date, all along the way. A tribute to TPH. All this started because I saw one of their shops, passing by on the way to view a…
We recently went to view a property advertised by Hive. This was an empty property.We were met at the property by Arthur. Sometimes, when you are viewing a property you can sense the agent is in a hurry, not so with Arthur! He was so patient. He actually brought his own flask😃 It didn't matter how many times we went round the property we never felt rushed. We were so impressed with the way the viewing was managed by Hive that we actually had Sylvia to value our property. Again we never fel…
Louise was so pleasent she understood what my needs were when I was looking for my property. She was friendly, helpful and above all professional, thank you so much Louise for having fantastic customer service skills, she truly is an acesset to her company
I’ve always had an excellent experience with the Property Hive, particularly dealing with Sylvia. They are always professional, helpful and incredibly responsive. They have assisted me with both the letting of my property and also searching , and on every occasion I’ve found Sylvia to be a safe and reliable pair of hands. Sylvia is knowledgeable, approachable and always keeps things moving, which gives you real peace of mind as a landlord and seller. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The …