Landlords Services

Shields & Co is an independent agency providing management services and expertise in the rented residential accommodation market. We believe that property owners – our clients – need the reassurance provided by a professional service, but also wish for a personal approach which may not be provided by larger organisations. Each property is looked after by our dedicated lettings team and throughout the management period they remain the first point of contact for the owners.

In addition, nothing is payable until tenants have been secured. Many of our local properties have been let within the first week and in some cases within days of coming onto the market.

Shields & Co offer Landlords two levels of service – Full Management Service and Tenant Find Service. Both Packages can be tailored to meet more specific needs, however the basics are detailed below:

Tenant Find Service

Inspection and rental valuation of the property
Full particulars drawn up of the property and matched out to all suitable applicants on file
Marketing of the property including website listing, newspaper and window advertising
Accompanied viewings where required
Let board erected if desired
Obtaining extensive references and credit checks
Advice on legal requirements such as gas checks and energy performance certificates
Preparation and implementation of tenancy agreements
Collection of initial rent and deposit
Organising an inventory (at extra cost)
Securing deposits if required (at extra cost)

Full Management Service

Inspection and rental-valuation of the property
Full particulars drawn up of the property and matched out to all suitable applicants on file
Marketing of the property including website listing, newspaper and window advertising
Accompanied viewings where required
Let board erected if desired
Obtaining extensive references and credit checks
Guidance and organisation of Gas Certificates, Electric Certificates, Energy Performance Certificates and any health and safety regulations
Preparation and implementation of tenancy agreements
Securing deposits in the deposit protection scheme
Preparing an inventory and schedule of condition
Check-in procedure with the new tenants at property
Inspections every three monthly throughout the tenancy with reports given.
End of tenancy procedures, including closing inspection and the repayment of deposit (less any amounts held for dilapidation)
Supervising the switching of all utilities into the tenants name
Arranging routine maintenance and repairs
Monthly payments and statement reports to owners
Providing information and help on tax and insurance matters
If necessary, initiation of court proceedings for rent recovery or repossession

We have long-standing relationships with proven contractors which enable us to tackle most typical household repairs economically and efficiently, but we can also work with specified contractors, or pass all such work to the property owner if so instructed. For more information, or if you would like to discuss any details of property management or lettings, please call the Beeston Office on 0115 9166160.