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First for property and tenant management in Scotland

10 steps letting guide

Having an empty property is expensive and stressful. So act fast and find a reliable tenant who will pay the best market rent

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Step 1

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Accurate Valuation

You want to let your property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time.  An accurate valuation is the crucial first step towards achieving this. Our valuation will give you expert guidance on local prices, the wider property market and how to maximise the rental of your home as well advising on the legal requirements to let your property. Call us on 01324 578 304 or complete the rental valuation request form

Step 2

Selecting your agent

When choosing a letting agent, consider what kind of marketing your property will receive. Your agents availability to do viewings in evenings and at weekends. This is critical to obtaining the maximum rental value for your property.

You should also check if your agent will organise your legally required certification (Energy Performance Certificate, Gas Safe Certificate, Electrical Safety Condition Reports (EICR) and provision of smoke detection equipment .

See our Landlord help and guidance section for further information

Step 3

The benefits of Property Management

Campbell+ Dean offer only a full management service which is the key to achieving maximum rental returns on your property. Many tenants prefer renting managed properties and are often prepared to pay a premium for this.

Instructing Campbell+Dean to manage your property gives you peace of mind that both your property and tenant will be cared for 24/7. Campbell+Dean will look after the general day-to-day management and more complex issues such as emergency repairs, collection of rent, transfer of utilities and much more.

Step 4

Presenting your property

First impressions count, making the presentation of your property critical to a successful let.

Consider addressing any DIY jobs you have been meaning to get done, add a fresh coat of paint where necessary. Ensure that the adequate smoke detection has been installed in your properties (see our Landlord Fact Sheets). Make sure the property is clean and the garden tidy.

Campbell+Dean will then arrange for comprehensive colour pictures of your property to be taken and write a detailed property description.

Step 5

Preparing your property for tenancy

Before you let your property for the first time a comprehensive inventory and schedule of property condition will be completed by Campbell+Dean. This will set out the condition and contents of the property. For this to be done the property will need to be presented in the condition that it is to be let in. It should be clean and tidy and any items not forming part of the tenancy removed.

Gas and electricity meter readings will be taken and Campbell+Dean will notify suppliers of these readings .The local authority will also be notified for setting up council tax accounts.

Step 6

Marketing your property

To find the ideal tenant you need to give your property maximum exposure across a wide range of media.

When you instruct Campbell+Dean to let your property you will automatically benefit from comprehensive marketing, as well as exposure on our website, full colour property details, listings on leading property portals, including:

Rightmove.co.uk
Zoopla.com
Primelocation.com
Lettingweb.com
Gumtree.com 

And many other property portals.

Step 7

Accompanied viewings

Flexibility with viewings is essential to maximise viewing opportunities for your property. Accompanied viewings also mean we use our expertise to help let your property. The vetting process starts at the viewing: We are already ensuring that any potential tenant would be suitable for your property during the viewing.

Step 8

Application made

When an application is received we will update you with the details of the applicants along with any special conditions to help you decide whether or not to accept. We will then: Collect references from the tenants including work and Landlord references, conduct a credit check, and collect proof of identity and current address.

Step 9

Application agreed

Once satisfactory references are received we then organise the legal paperwork including:

Arrange completion of an Inventory and Schedule of Property Condition

Prepare:  The Tenancy Agreement & supporting notes and issue all safety certification

Collection of rent and deposit

Arrange signing of Tenancy Agreement

Lodge the deposit with an approved Deposit Protection Scheme (we use SafeDeposits Scotland)

At the landlords expense we can arrange:

Landlords Gas Safe Certification

Electrical Safety Condition Report and Portable Appliance Test (EICR & PAT)

Quotes for the instillation of fire safety equipment

Legionella’ Disease risk assessment

Professional cleaning of your property

Step 10

Completion

On the move in day the keys will be released to the tenant. The tenant will be given details of how to report maintenance and our 24/7 emergency contact number. They will also be advised that Campbell+Dean undertake regular property inspections, including a settling in visit.

Rent payment will be made to your nominated account. Utility providers will be notified as well as the local authority.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try our frequently asked questions or get in touch

Download our PDF guides

The Private Residential Tenancy Guide

EPC Guide

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Fire Safety Guide

Gas & Electrical Safety Guide

Inventory Guide

Landlord Registration Guide

Deposit Protection

Arrange a valuation

Call 01324 578 304 for further information about letting your home

Testimonial Jeff Bridges

December 1, 2015
Renting my property has been straight forward and hassle free. Being based overseas communication was a concern. I was kept informed at every stage from a Skype introduction to the pre-let safety checks, references and tenant move in. Thank you for your guidance and prompt attention at all times.

Jeff Bridges

Dubai
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Testimonial Sandra Kearns

November 24, 2015
I have always found and managed my own tenants. I was really pleased with the speed and the quotes for redecorating and carpeting my house which were forwarded to me. My property was quickly re-presented and re-let. My new tenants are professionals, properly referenced and are paying a higher rent that than my last tenants. I am very pleased. Thank you all.

Sandra Kearns

Larbert
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Testimonial Louise Wilson

November 24, 2015
I came home late afternoon to find my kitchen floor soaked. My agent talked me through turning the water off. They said a plumber would be straight out. An hour and a half later, at 6pm on a Friday evening, the leak was fixed. Thank you for rescuing my Friday evening Campbell and Deans.

Louise Wilson

Falkirk
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