Letting property with Lucas Estates
Our sole focus: Helping you find your dream tenant
Our mission is simple: to help you find the perfect tenant. We have extensive experience in the local rental market, which means we are ideally positioned to guide you through every stage of the process.
We understand that finding a suitable tenant is an important decision, which is why we are committed to making your search as smooth and stress-free as possible. From the first contact until the tenancy agreement is signed, we will be by your side.
Count on us for a personalised, professional service aimed at achieving your vision for a successful tenancy.
Stay ahead of the market
With our in-depth market knowledge and early access to prospective tenants, we ensure you never miss an opportunity to secure a rental income.
We will provide you with timely updates and expert advice on current rental yields and trends.
Our proactive approach will give you a competitive advantage, essential in a fast-moving market.
Choose Lucas Estates to always be one step ahead in finding your next quality tenant.
Our guide to letting
At Lucas Estates, we offer the following services to landlords…
Find a Tenant Only
This service includes…
- A FREE property valuation! At this appointment, one of our knowledgeable agents will provide you with an accurate market valuation for your rental property & discuss a fee for the service we provide to you.
- Measure up! We will arrange an appointment to take internal & external photographs of your property to create an advert for Rightmove, our website and our office showroom.
- Carry out accompanied viewings with potential tenants.
- Full & in-depth tenant referencing service from the UK’s leading tenant referencing company, which includes credit, affordability, employers, income and previous landlord checks.
- Arrange for a Landlord’s Gas Safety Inspection of the property to comply with regulations.
- Collection of the first month’s rent and bond from the tenant.
- Preparation and completion of the Tenancy Agreement and all other relevant documents.
- The handing over of the keys to your new tenants.
The management of the property from this point will then be passed over to you as the landlord. We will always be on hand to provide you with advice when needed.
The Management Service
This service includes all of the elements included in the Find a Tenant Only package above, but as your management company, we will take over the management of the property.
- As your management company, we will be the first point of contact for your tenants if any issues arise during their tenancy.
- We will put in place a detailed inventory report prior to the tenants moving in to protect you as a landlord when the tenants move out.
- Protect the tenant's bond in a secure deposit account.*
- Chase overdue rent payments from your tenants.
- We will carry out quarterly inspections at the property to check the condition.
- If any issues arise during the tenancy, we can arrange for any work to be carried out through our network of local and trusted tradesmen, once you are happy with the quote they provide for you.
- We will advise you and act on your behalf during any legal proceedings which are deemed necessary due to significant rent arrears, breach of contract or other significant issues.
* Additional fee applies.
If you have any further questions regarding either of the letting services we offer, please contact us on 01443 862862 or email us.
