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Why work with us?
A Reassuringly Reliable Service
We don't like our service to be purely transactional. We prefer to build real relationships based on trust.
In an industry renowned for poor service, we believe that providing a reassuringly reliable service is actually really easy, and when we asked the landlords we work with what they valued most, they said that:
✔️ We keep their properties and tenancies compliant
✔️ We communicate well at all times
✔️ We always do as we say we are going to do
We don't just let to the first tenant that comes knocking
With the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act, its more important than ever to select the right tenants.
We will spend time carrying out as many viewings as needed, conduct due diligence from the point of introduction, and carrying out the appropriate pre-tenancy checks throughout to reduce the risk of renting to "bad" tenants.
Let's get it right the first time.
Fully Comprehensive Referencing
We carry out a fully comprehensive referencing on all tenants (and guarantors where applicable) reducing the risk of non-payment, including:
✔️ ID and right to rent checks
✔️ Credit checks to identify any adverse credit
✔️ Income checks by reviewing employment contracts, payslips and bank statements whilst also obtaining employer references to ensure they meet the required rent affordability
✔️ Confirming proof of current address and obtaining a landlord reference where renting to confirm that they were a "good" tenant and paid rent on time.
Getting Paid Rent Quicker!
✔️ Rent payments made within 24 hours (or the next working day)
✔️ Receive an instant payment advice for each payment made
✔️ Receive a full monthly statement at the end of each month
✔️ A maintenance float so you don't need to budget for upcoming maintenance works
✔️ The PayProp landlord app providing you with a full, real-time insight of the financials of your properties
10 Weeks' Deposit Protection!
Did you know that deposit-free properties let up to 25% faster and attract up to 70% more tenants giving us instant access to a wider tenant market?
✔️ Up to 10 weeks' deposit protection (max. 5 weeks' rent arrears and 10 weeks' dilapidations)
✔️ End of tenancy payouts within 10 days of charges being agreed
✔️ Professional adjudication in the case of any charge disputes
✔️ Debt purchase and recovery for tenants that fail to pay
✔️ More affordable for tenants to move
Your Property Well Looked After
✔️ Fully qualified and insured maintenance team and vetted professional contractors to handle all routine compliance maintenance and any day-to-day issues
✔️ Tenant app and maintenance form for tenants to easily report any maintenance problems
✔️ Regular property inspections to identify any current or potential issues that may arise, along with full photographic inspection reports
✔️ Compliance support and accompanied Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspector visits
✔️ 24/7 tenant emergency line, 365 days a year
Support with Tenant Evictions & Debt Recovery
✔️ Eviction notices drafted and served on tenants in accordance with legislation
✔️ Submitting for debt recovery in the case of rent arrears or other unpaid charges and handling ongoing correspondence
✔️ Preparing documents and all evidence needed for court hearings
✔️ Accompanied visits to court
Arthur Landlord App
Download the Arthur landlord app to give you access to key, real-time information about your properties, including:
✔️ An overview and status of all your properties and tenancies
✔️ View and download your property and tenancy documents
✔️ Track maintenance tasks, approve contractor quotes and view work orders
✔️ ... plus much more!