Before choosing who to entrust your property in Belfast with, consider the following helpful tips…
Advice for Landlords in Belfast
Arrange a Free Market Appraisal
Consider What Is Your Highest Priority?
Whether it be a fast let, a quality tenant, or the highest possible rental yield in Belfast, our team of agents here at Belvoir Belfast are highly trained specialists who work to get the best let possible for you and your property and have done for thousands of properties. Finding a quality tenant can be one of the more challenging hurdles when letting a property; but when it’s done right, you can achieve regular income at the right level for your property. We work to strict criteria for our rental property requirements, so you can be safe in the knowledge that we will find the perfect tenants for you.
Protect Yourself
Letting’s agents in Belfast do not have to be part of any regulated bodies, however professional companies will choose to invest in themselves. This means they have to follow codes of professional conduct and have guarantees in place to protect landlord’s money. In return this then provides the best service for landlords and tenants. Look out for agents that are members of;
- Propertymark (Propertymark Scheme)
- SAFE AGENT
- TPO (The Property Ombudsman)
- TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme)
- DPS (Deposit Protection Service) – (or other deposit protection schemes)
Read The Paperwork
Make sure you understand what you are signing. Whilst it might sound simple, sometimes the amount of information provided within estate agent contracts can seem overwhelming. Our team are always on hand to help explain or provide you with more clarifications on any points included in our contracts.
Consider Maintenance
We know that your house is likely to be your most valued possession which is why its important that it’s looked after properly. Make sure to find out whether regular inspections will be included to check that the tenant is keeping the property in good order. Also consider finding out what panel of contractors are on board with the agent that may be called upon to fix any maintenance issues and repairs.
