Let Your Property with Confidence

At Seddons, we make letting your property straightforward, compliant and stress-free. Whether you are a first-time landlord or an experienced investor, our expert team is here to protect your asset, maximise your return and handle the day-to-day details on your behalf.

Finding the Right Tenant

Once instructed, we actively market your property and manage all enquiries and viewings. We accompany prospective tenants and carefully match applicants to your property. When a suitable tenant is identified, we negotiate terms on your behalf and guide you through every step to tenancy start. If you wish to meet the tenants yourself before proceeding, we are happy to arrange this.

Thorough Tenant Referencing

We believe the right tenant makes all the difference. That’s why all applicants undergo comprehensive referencing, including credit checks, income verification, employer and previous landlord references, and full ID verification. Where affordability or job security is a concern, we will only recommend proceeding with an appropriate guarantor in place.

Clear, Professional Tenancy Agreements

We prepare robust, legally compliant tenancy agreements tailored to your needs.

Guidance on Mortgages, Leases and Restrictions

If your property is mortgaged or leasehold, we guide you on the consents you may need from lenders or freeholders before letting. We also ensure any restrictions affecting the property are correctly documented in the tenancy agreement, protecting you from future disputes.

Protecting Your Investment

We strongly advise landlords to have appropriate landlord insurance in place and to notify insurers before letting. Where needed, we can introduce specialist insurers who understand the rental market.

We also recommend legal expenses and rent guarantee insurance, offering valuable peace of mind should the unexpected occur.

Rent Collection and Financial Management

Rent is usually paid monthly in advance. Under our full management service, we collect rent, chase late payments and transfer funds to you promptly once cleared. While no agent can guarantee payment, we take a proactive approach to minimising arrears and keeping you informed at all times.

Secure Deposit Handling

Tenant deposits are registered with the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) for the duration of the tenancy. We manage the process professionally, including negotiations and dispute resolution if required, ensuring fairness and compliance throughout.

Compliance Made Simple

Landlord legislation can feel overwhelming — we’re here to make it easy. We help you meet all key legal and safety obligations, including:

• Annual gas safety checks

• Electrical safety and appliance testing

• Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

• Fire safety compliance for furnishings

• Legionella risk assessments

• Chimney sweeping where applicable

Our team will guide you through what’s required and can arrange checks and certificates on your behalf.

Property Maintenance and Repairs

As a landlord, you’re responsible for maintaining the property and its services. With our management service, we handle repairs efficiently, responding to emergencies and obtaining quotes for larger works — always keeping you in control of costs.

Professional Inventories and Inspections

We arrange detailed inventories and schedules of condition at the start of each tenancy, helping to protect your property and avoid disputes. For managed properties, we also carry out regular inspections and a full check-out report at the end of the tenancy.

A Better Experience for Tenants — and Landlords

Tenants receive thorough information explaining their responsibilities and our procedures, helping tenancies run smoothly from day one. We manage communication professionally while respecting tenants’ legal right to privacy.

Handling Issues If They Arise

Most tenancies are trouble-free, but if problems do occur, we’re on hand to advise you. From rent arrears to breaches of the agreement, we’ll explain your options clearly and support you through enforcement or eviction proceedings if necessary.

Pets, Gardens and Outside Areas

Pet requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, always with your consent. Gardens and outside spaces are expected to be kept tidy by tenants, but where gardens are particularly important, we can arrange regular maintenance as part of our management service.

Why Let with Seddons?

• Experienced local property professionals

• Thorough tenant selection

• Full legal and safety compliance support

• Flexible let-only or full management services

• Clear communication and trusted advice

Letting your property doesn’t need to be complicated. With Seddons, you can relax knowing your investment is in safe hands.