Landlords advise from Carrington Partnership the Stockport Letting Agents, UK

Property has always been a safe medium to long term investment and with the introduction of "Buy to Let" mortgages investing in the property market has never been easier. Increasingly, first homes and inherited properties are being retained and rented out as an additional source of income. Investors can now achieve a good return from their investment and property values are steadily rising.

For professionals who regularly travel abroad on fixed term contracts, letting their home not only provides an income to cover the mortgage and running expenses in their absence but also prevents burglary and dilapidation. A change in recent legislation allows rapid repossession of properties let under "Assured Shorthold Tenancies" and ensures that you will always be able to get your property back should you wish to return.

We would provide professional advice ways in which to maximise your rental income. Property offered to let in good condition not only enables the highest rent to be achieved but is generally subsequently well maintained by the tenant.

The Carrington Partnership would provide a rental valuation "without obligation" taking into consideration the location, the size of the property and the current demand. You would be given advice in relation to your responsibilities as a Landlord to both your tenant and to third parties eg. Bank/Building Society (if the property is mortgaged) and any other relevant matters.

The Carrington Partnership operates an extensive marketing strategy which includes the use of "To Let" boards, regular press advertising and a comprehensive data base of prospective tenants.

In addition, all properties are detailed on our full colour list of properties to let and distributed regularly to the larger local companies who may be seeking executive re-locations.

We advertise via Yellow Pages, through the Police Federation Handbook and the company's website is proving to be a very effective marketing medium also.

Tenants are thoroughly vetted to assess their suitability by extensive referencing. The Carrington Partnership prepare the legal documentation to include the "Schedule of Condition"(a detailed account on the condition of the property prior to occupation) and an "Inventory"(a detailed list of all items with the property belonging to the Landlord).

Security deposits are taken to cover the landlord in respect of loss, breakage's and dilapidations.

Since homeowners and properties investors cannot always be available to handle the day to day running of the property, we recommend our full management service which is an essential and economical way of ensuring that the tenancy runs smoothly and the tenants remain happy.

Strict legislation now demands the highest level of safety in tenanted property with regard to furniture and furnishings, gas appliances and electrical equipment and installations. The Carrington Partnership will offer professional advice in this regard. A complete information pack is available to Landlords upon request.

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