Renting your home can be complicated, sometimes even frustrating, particularly if you are unsure of the process. To help make the experience as straightforward as possible for you, we have created this chart that explains each stage of the process.
Our obligations
Valuation/Appraisal
Marketing
- Complete photographs
- Staff to view
- Inform other local offices
- Particulars where appropriate
Viewings
- Feedback to landlord within 24 hours
Offer
- Holding deposit
- Offer accepted - property on hold
What Tenant does
Tenant/s
- Contact Referees/ References
- Contact Utilities
- Organise bank draft
What Landlord does
Landlord
- Complete Questionnaire
- Landlord to sign terms & conditions
- Cut sufficient keys
- Landlord to sign contracts
- If property managed supply all warranties
- If property managed supply gas/electric safety certificates
Bushells
- Formally confirm offer
- Arrange gas/electric certificates
- Arrange cleaning
- Book inventory preparation
- Qualify references
- Arrange additional furnishings
- Draw up tenancy agreement
Sign Tenancy Agreement
- Tenants to sign contract
- Set up standing orders
- Payment of first month's rent & deposit
- Tenants attend check in with inventory clerk
- Account to Landlord within 10 working days
- Forward to Landlord for counter signature with references & copy inventory
Finding Service
- Advising Landlords
- Negotiate rent
- Draw up new terms
- Administrative renewals
Managed Properties
- Collect & monitor rental payments
- Supply monthly statements
- Inspect property; periodically supply report
- Organise maintenance & repairs
- Payment of services charges & ground rent
- Deal with Tenant/Landlord queries
- Retain deposit as stakeholder
- Arrange renovation/redecoration
- Tax exemption certificates
Rent Collection
- Sign & return contract
- Confirm exchange & completion dates
- Instruct solicitor to exchange