Are Putterills best prepared to let my property?
Landlords should consider a number of factors when choosing a Letting agent.
Marketing strengths
Securing an early tenancy as a result of good comprehensive marketing can minimize the void period and the associated loss of rental income. Putterills invest heavily in both the
press and internet advertising in order to generate constant enquiries from potential tenants, working towards getting your property let as quickly as possible.
Does the agent care about who they let my property to?
At Putterills we believe that selecting the right tenant is just as important as securing an early tenancy and maximizing the rental income. This
will reduce later potential issues with rent arrears and dilapidation disputes at the end of the tenancy.
Who is best to look after my property after it has been let?
Consideration should be given to the ongoing protection of your investment property. Most Landlords
will instruct an agent to manage the property for them. Putterills has a dedicated management team, with trained property managers who deal with maintenance and accounts matters.
Are they regulated?
Landlords should ensure that their agent is a member of a regulatory body and as such will be required to comply with a code of conduct, has professional indemnity insurance and ongoing training obligations, operate ring-fenced client accounts, offers client money protection and is subject to an independent annual audit.
National award winning local agents
Over the past few years Putterills has received 3 awards in the National Estate Agency of The Year Awards. We have been delighted to receive this recognition.
Strict codes of conduct
Our commitment to offering the highest level of customer service is demonstrated by our longstanding membership of the industry regulatory body
for letting agents (ARLA). We are also members of the Property Ombudsman for Lettings and licensed under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Raising standards throughout Hertfordshire
Standards do vary significantly in the industry and Landlord should choose who to use with great care.
Setting us apart from our competition
Landlords need confidence that their property is being professionally handled
by an experienced lettings agent.
Letting specialists
We take the business of lettings seriously at Putterills and as such supply an extensive landlords guide to our clients which is both informative
and transparent in respect of our fee charges. It points out relevant legislation affecting residential investment properties, some of which is rarely practiced by several of our competitors.
Your property is a major investment and letting it demands careful planning and good professional advice to best protect your interests. We offer clients a choice of 3
services. Let Only, Rent Collection or Full Management.
Extensive Marketing
- Putterills are amongst the largest property advertisers in The Herts Advertiser, Welwyn and Hatfield Times, The Advertiser and The Comet
- Large database of existing applicants
- All our properties receive online exposure on several websites including Rightmove
- Office network – All our properties are advertised and accessible to potential tenants in each of our 8 prominently positioned offices throughout Hertfordshire.
How do I make Sure my property is cared for?
The ongoing management of your property is key to protecting your investment. Whether it be maintenance or accounts related, at Putterills we recognize the importance of these post-letting services.
Dedicated property management and accounts departments
We pride ourselves on the quality of our property management service with most Landlords opting for
the full management package. We believe that a property needs to be well cared for to keep your tenant happy and maintain full occupancy. Future tenants will also be easier to attract.
Once we receive your rental income, it is promptly passed on by direct bank transfer, together with a statement of account.
We only use tried and tested contractors, most of whom we have worked with over the years. Property inspections, legal advice, gas and electricity safety checks,
independent professional inventories and negotiating schedule of dilapidations at the end of the tenancy (whenever possible) are also some of the other prominent
benefits to the service we offer. We understand the needs of a Landlord and focus our energies and service to achieve this. Many Landlords find our property management services beneficial
in maintaining their property investment and giving them piece of mind.
Knowledge is Key
Landlord Seminars
Following on from our National Award winning 2007 seminar which attracted over 400 Landlords and investors we organized and hosted a further event late in 2009, which was again,
extremely well attended. The key theme of 2007 was maintained - independent, non partial, experienced and professional advice from leading names in the industry from across the UK.
At Putterills we believe that knowledge is the most important tool that any Landlord can either have or receive. Landlords do receive conflicting
advice from agents and events like this can only be beneficial to existing or potential investors.
How can Putterils help
my portfolio grow?
Buy to Let Department
Putterills have recently opened a Buy to Let department in response to the growing demand across our network of offices. This specialist department,
based in our Welwyn Village office (01438 717701), will give practical advice on how best to overcome the many potential pitfalls when purchasing properties for
investment purposes and how to take advantage of likely medium/long term capital growth. The service will also include sourcing suitable properties for
purchase via our network of sales offices, evaluating rental values and yields and offer a one stop solution for all your property investment needs.