An accurate valuation of the property should be made in order to market the property to the correct audience. Knowledge of the property market will aid a fast turn around of the property so that it can be aligned correctly in the market.

The opening hours are important in order to maximise the time period that your property can have viewing take place. A leading brand of estate agency that is recognised within the industry with reliable and knowledgeable staff members. Our opening hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm.

Short term rentals can be fruitful when entering into the lettings market but do require more management. All bills are normally included in short term lets, with fully furnished properties being the most popular choice for tenants on a short term rental. Longer term rentals guarantee the occupation of a property for a greater period of time and give a steady income to the landlord.

Many tenants today specifically request to view only properties that are managed. Our managed properties benefit from a 24 helpdesk for maintenance issues which is most attractive to tenants and landlords.

This is the time to complete all those little jobs in the property. Snagging lists should be completed for new properties and re-decoration where necessary on older properties that may need a fresher look. De-cluttering in furnished properties should take place and building spring cleans on newer properties that may still be slightly dusty following completion.

You want to place your property so that it is marketed to as wide an audience as possible. Placing your property with Hitchen & co will mean that professional colour brochures, web presence, newspapers, SMS, and to let boards will attract potential tenants when it is launched for let.

Accompanied viewings with your potential tenants by a trained negotiator will increase the potential of your property being let swiftly. Our trained lettings negotiators are able to present your property to its full potential, offering advice on local knowledge on the area. Our longer opening hours ensure that a tenant can view the property after work and at weekends at a time convenient to them.

A full written and photographic inventory together with a schedule of condition is required to fulfill your responsibilities as a landlord. Our inventory clerks can complete detailed inventory reports of a property for our clients in preparation for letting their property. Gas certifications, energy performance certification and deposit protection should be addressed.

It is important to find out certain information relating to your tenant before they move into the property. A comprehensive credit check will be able to highlight potential short comings of a tenant. Employment status should be checked and verified to ascertain if the tenant can afford the property. The rent and deposit funds are received as cleared funds ready for moving day.;

All tenancy documentation will be signed and keys released to the tenant. Your property has now been successfully let!