Management

‘Over the last two and a half years Matthew James has continually found me reliable tenants, ensured that all maintenance work was done well and with reliable contractors and have been available at all times to answer my questions. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’ (Client testimonial)

Landlord Services:

Are you being transferred overseas or going travelling?

Your home is in the best hands with us. And with our client friendly fee structure you’ll have more in YOUR pocket each month.

Do you have a one off investment or a small or large portfolio of properties?

If you are looking for an effective, quick response and cost effective Management Service then call us now.

Outstanding marketing, Full Tenant referencing, the preparation of Tenancy agreements, Inventories and legal notices, regular property inspections followed up with a written report, dealing day to day with general enquiry, monthly statements, arranging small or large repairs, liaising with insurance companies, project management.

Call us now to discuss how our management service can benefit you.

‘ In 2003, due to a career move to the middle east we met several agents. We chose Matthew James as they are a local business who we felt would offer us the personal service we were seeking. They did – and we enthusiastically recommend them’ (Client testimonial)

Fee Structure:

Unlike many companies, our fee structure is aimed at offering the best value for money and rewarding long standing clients and returning clients. We also don’t ‘penny pinch’, so you won’t discover any hidden charges. Please call us to discuss our scale of charges further.

Client Benefits:

No Renewal or Extension Fees (after 12 months)

Recommendation Bonuses (after 12 months)

Loyalty Discounts (after 12 months)

Multiple Properties Discounted

’We are very appreciative of the high standard of care Matthew James employ, no matter how big or small a problem may be. They will Supply a solution as quickly as possible’ (Client testimonial)  

Expert advice on all aspects of residential lettings:

Our long established teams have extensive knowledge of the local lettings market and can advise on the best long term investments and how to get the most out of your rental property.

Rental Valuations

We look after the interests of many landlords in the area. Our valuations are based on rents achieved for similar property, taking full account of current market conditions and tenant requirements, and we are always happy to support our valuations with comparable evidence.

Local advertising

We take space in the local Avenues property paper and Loot, giving regular high profile coverage for your property.

Website

All our properties are featured on our website which is updated constantly and you can be assured that your property receives maximum exposure. Full property details can be viewed and printed. Our properties are also featured on Rightmove.co.uk, the leading national property website. In addition our properties feature regularly on loot online, hotproperty.co.uk and propertyavenues.co.uk

Accompanied viewings

We always accompany potential tenants on a viewing so that you don’t have to. We appreciate that our landlords are busy people and we are happy to make ourselves available to ensure that your property is seen by as many people as possible.

Application for references

Before we draw up a Tenancy Agreement, we take up tenant references. These are carried out by an independent referencing company to include credit check, employer reference, bank reference and character reference. This is all taken care of for you to save you time.

Arrangement of inventories and preparation of Tenancy Agreements

We make arrangements to provide detailed inventories and draw up Tenancy Agreements to ensure you and your tenant's protection.

Deposit holding and rent receipts

Tenant deposits are held in an independent holding account until they are released at the end of a tenancy. We ensure collection of monthly rent and this will be paid into your account on the due date.

Negotiation of renewals

Should you and your tenant agree to continue a tenancy after the current tenancy expires, we will re-assess rental value and re-negotiate the terms of the tenancy on your behalf.

Full Property Management and Tenant Introduction Services

Our extensive management service will ensure that your property is continually monitored via regular inspections and maintained to a high standard. We employ only quality contractors and arrange annual gas safety certificates and electrical appliance testing as required. We take care of all communication with tenants and utility companies offering you hassle-free property letting.

Tenants: Your Obligations

We need to satisfy the landlord that you are able to pay the rent and have a good character reference. We will need your personal details, employment details, banking details, next of kin, name of previous landlord (if applicable) and the contact details of someone who will be able to supply us with a character reference.