Lettings Property Management in London and the South East
Chapter One Management
Looking after your investment
Property Management
We can assist with or take over the management of your property, tailoring a package that’s perfect for you and your circumstances. We have an expert team of Property Managers and a wealth of contractors at our disposal; including an out of hours team for any emergencies
Licence Application Support and Management
More and more boroughs in the UK are starting to introduce additional licences in their areas and these are mandatory. Luckily, Chapter One are extremely experienced and familiar with the licencing process and know how to manage the application and on-going requirements so you can be assured you are in safe hands
Tenancy Documentation
Chapter One can assist with any Tenancy related documents that may be required such as: visa letters, Tenancy Agreements, Subject to Contract letters, Early Surrender documents and handling and many, may more! If you need administrative assistance for your property, please call or email us today
Renewals
As of 1st June 2019, the Tenant Fee Act 2019 is in force and allows Tenants to move around more freely without having to worry about paying for agency fees or high deposits. Chapter One can help you to secure your Tenant for a further term by putting you back into a fixed term agreement. This service includes a rent review, all negotiations, an extension agreement and where appropriate, deposit re-protection
Mortgage Consultation
We work alongside an independent mortgage consultant who can offer you competitive rates. Whether you’re an investor with buy to let property or a standard homeowner, we can work together to find you an amazing deal! They have recently started to offer an additional service to cover individuals who have large financial commitments, for example, being granted a Tenancy and paying rent. For more information, please make sure you get in touch and we can book you an appointment to discuss your options
Buildings and Contents Insurance
The parties in each Tenancy should have and be fully covered by some form of Building and/or Contents insurance policy in case the unexpected happens. We can offer a competitive quote for your consideration, please fill in the enquiry form below to request a quote
Rent and Legal Protection
Everyone finds themselves in difficult circumstances sometimes and statistics have shown that more often than not, people tend to sacrifice paying their rent to cover other payments. Therefore as a Landlord, it is important to have protection against this and an option to try and recover losses should your Tenants find themselves in a similar situation
Tax Assistance
Chapter One can advise you and guide you through all of your Tax queries and can even work alongside your Accountants to submit the correct documents to HMRC
Portfolio and Block Management
We understand that investors will buy their properties to let in many different areas depending on the latest market trends and the yields they can offer. Finding a trustworthy managing agent who will take on a portfolio based in several geographical areas can be challenging and finding an agent for each investment can be even more exhausting! At Chapter One, we can cover your whole portfolio meaning you can have just one point of contact who can cover all of your needs, for all of your properties – it’s that easy. We also have the facilities to manage the freehold on larger developments too
Deposit Registration and Protection
All security deposits taken for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy since 5th April 2007 must be protected and held in a government approved scheme for the length of the Tenancy term. Chapter One can offer this independently of our other services
Fire Risk Assessments
Over the last few years, the focus on fire safety in residential property has become paramount. Chapter One takes fire hazards very seriously therefore we can offer fire risk assessments on both residential dwellings and blocks alike.
Gas Safety Certification: We have an expert team of Gas Safe registered engineers who can check your property and ce
Gas Safety Certification
We have an expert team of Gas Safe registered engineers who can check your property and certify its safety annually, as per the current legislation. They can also offer cyclical services alongside the annual Gas Safety check and can provide new installations at a competitive rate
Electrical Safety Certification
Although Electrical Safety is not a mandatory requirement for residential lettings under current legislation, it is considered best practice to ensure the property is wholly safe to occupy and that there are no potential hazards that could develop and cause serious harm to the occupants and neighbouring properties. If an accident were to happen and a fault was found at the property, the Landlord could be held liable for negligence
Energy Performance Certificates
Current legislation requires you to have an EPC for selling or lettings your property. From 1st April 2018, you must ensure that your property can achieve at least an E rating on an EPC before granting a new Tenancy or before you can renew the contracts for an existing one
Inventories
Schedules of Condition and Mid Terms: The most important evidence a Landlord can use to make a claim against the Tenant’s security deposit for damages caused throughout the Tenancy are the Inventory reports. Mid-term property inspections can be used as further evidence to support the claim by showing a detailed picture with regards to damages and in some circumstances, a time frame for when these occurred
Referencing
Whether you have found a new Tenant or your current Tenant’s circumstances have changed, we can carry out full reference checks or even just a credit check. References can help to assist with your application for a rent guarantee scheme or simply for your peace of mind
