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Letting with Shields & Co
Why instruct Shields & Co to let my property?
Shields & Co are proud members of The Property Ombudsman for lettings. We understand that property owners – our clients – need the reassurance provided by a professional service and the knowledge that your investment is in safe hands. Each property is looked after by our dedicated team and throughout the management period they remain your first point of contact.
- Shields & Co are a small independent company.
- Shields & Co provide a personal service to local people.
- Shields & Co offer full management and tenant find only services.
- Shields & Co have the most prominent premises right in the centre of Beeston.
- Shields & Co have striking window displays and eye catching ‘To Let’ boards.
- Shields & Co use high profile internet coverage and the latest marketing technologies.
- Shields & Co provide in depth reference and financial checks.
- Shields & Co commit to regular local Newspaper advertising.
- Shields & Co use the Deposit Protection Service.
- Shields & Co want to let your property!
If you would appreciate realistic marketing advice and an honest rental appraisal please contact the lettings team in Beeston on 0115 916 6160 or visit us at our town center branch, or click here.
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:
Full Management Service
Tenant Find Only Service
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 our database.
- 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 reliable local 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.
Tenant Find Only Service
- Inspection and rental valuation of the property.
- Full particulars drawn up of the property and matched out to all suitable applicants on our database.
- Extensive 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 an additional cost).
- Securing deposits if required (at an additional cost).
For more information, or if you would like to discuss any details of property management or lettings, please call the Beeston Office on 0115 916 6160.
