Are you considering being a landlord? Have you inherited a property and are wondering whether renting out is an option? Or are you considering investing in property?
Let’s look at some of the frequently asked questions we get here at Ellen Kay Lettings from new or aspiring landlords.
Ellen Kay Lettings FAQs for landlords
Q: Do I need to know all the legal ins and outs of being a landlord?
A: Although it’s beneficial to have an understanding, No. as we will help you with all the legalities surrounding the UK rental market sector. There is constant debate around the UK lettings market and various ongoing consultations about proposed legislation. As professionals in the UK rental market sector, we make sure we are aware of all the consultations and conversations and are always up to date with legislation. We make sure you are covered legally as a landlord and are compliant and letting safe properties to tenants who have a legal right to rent in the UK.
Q: Do I need to meet/choose/vet my tenants?
A: No. You can of course if you want to, or you can leave it up to us to do the tenant finding, tenant checks and tenant choosing.
Q: Do I need to be in the UK/in the same town/city/county as my property?
A: No. You can be. You can also be on the other side of the world. We work with local, national and overseas landlords.
Q: What exactly do you do?
A: The three main services we provide are:
- Fully Managed
- Rent Collection
- Let Only Service
We can cater our service to your needs and would be happy to discuss this with you when the time is appropriate.
Q: Are you a member of any trade bodies?
A: We are members of the Property Redress Scheme – which is a consumer redress scheme, authorised by the Government since 2014, to provide an impartial service that considers consumer complaints about a variety of property-related issues.
It would be impossible to list ALL the common questions we get asked about being a landlord, but rest assured, that we at Ellen Kay Lettings are available to help overcome any issues any aspiring or new landlord has. We are experienced, approachable and professional and we have unrivalled local knowledge of the market, and because of this we regularly receive great reviews from both landlords and tenants.
Get in touch and get your property on the market to rent with Ellen Kay today.