Are You A Landlord Who Wants To Minimise The Difficulties Of Managing Your Property. Here are the 5 questions that you should be asking your lettings manager.
If you’re a landlord in Swansea and you want to minimise the difficulties of managing your property by using the services of a lettings manager, knowing the right questions to ask is key to success! At Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty, our expert letting agents have years of experience in property management services. So we can give you our expert insight into the top five queries.
1. Ask your property manager if There is A Designated Team For Property Lettings?
If you’ve chosen a property manager that is part of a bigger estate agency which also handles lettings, you need to determine whether there is a specific team designated solely for rental properties. Any firm that has staff whose only purpose is serving contract holders and landlords is sure to perform, so ensure you’re choosing an agency that will dedicate themselves to rentals.
At Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty, we have dedicated letting agents who are experts in a comprehensive range of property management services. From marketing your property to managing all contract holder queries during their tenancy. See our full list of property management and landlord services.
2. How Many Rental Properties Are You Currently Managing?
Finding out how many rental properties the lettings manager is handling currently is a good way of judging how well they perform both on a company and individual level. Too few properties could suggest the property manager is inexperienced or ineffective, but if there are too many, they might be more difficult to reach and may not give you the level of personal attention you require.
At Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty we are experts in our field. Our expert letting agents have a proven track record of delivering our award-winning Let Only and Fully Managed Services to Swansea Landlords since opening in 2010.
3. What Types Of Rental Properties Do You Handle?
Of course, you want their answer to reflect your property type, however, it’s also good if the lettings manager deals with a broad spectrum of apartments and houses of different types. It indicates that they are capable and experienced and have the necessary skills and knowledge to help maximise your investment.
You can view the range of properties that our teams are currently letting across Swansea here.
4. Ask your lettings manager Which Services Do they Offer?
All property agencies offer their own services, so finding out precisely what your chosen firm can offer is essential if you’re going to determine whether it can match your needs. Draw up your list of requirements before speaking to your prospective lettings manager so you can cover every point during the meetings. Ask about the differences between the different service packages they offer and how they measure up to their competitors in the local area.
At Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty we offer a comprehensive range of landlord services and property management services. But knowing what your property’s rental value is a good place to start. We offer landlords in Swansea a free, no obligation property appraisal.
5. What Are Your Property Management Fees?
Fees are a vital aspect of choosing a lettings agent, and they have a significant effect on the bottom line of your property rental business. You need to choose a lettings manager with fees that fit into your budget; however, be wary if the company offer their services at too low a cost – there’s bound to be a reason why.
Discover how they make their charges – whether on a fixed rate or based on percentages – and whether you can tailor a package to your requirements. Make sure to check for any hidden fees like eviction costs, finder fees, account set-up charges, maintenance costs, or viewing fees before you sign any agreement. Make sure all their fees are set down in full in writing as you’d no doubt prefer to avoid unpleasant shocks in the future.
Like most Letting Agents, Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty work off a ‘no let, no fee’ basis. However, unlike many of our competitors, we are proud of the fact that we do not earn any commissions off maintenance works conducted at your property, before, after or during the occupation contract. We also offer a competitive fee structure with no hidden costs. Find out about our landlord service and property management service fee structure.
Are you a Landlord in Swansea looking for landlord services or property management services?
If you’re looking for a reliable property manager for your rental property in Swansea, look no further than Belvoir Swansea, Mumbles & Sketty . Call us today on 01792461929, drop us an email at swansea@belvoir.co.uk. As experts in the local property market, we’re your number one choice.
