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.
Whether you're looking for a fully managed service or simply need help finding the right tenant, we'll tailor our service to suit your needs. Our experienced lettings team will guide you through every stage of the letting process, giving you as much—or as little—support as you require.
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.
We'll showcase your property with professional photography, detailed floorplans and property descriptions, marketing it across the UK's leading property portals, our website, social media channels and our extensive database of registered applicants to maximise exposure from day one.
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 professionally drafted tenancy agreements that reflect current legislation and evolving best practice, helping protect both landlords and tenants.
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
Where a tenancy deposit is taken, it is protected with the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) in accordance with current legislation. We also ensure the prescribed information is served within the required statutory timescales. We manage the process professionally, including negotiations and dispute resolution if required, ensuring fairness and compliance throughout.
Compliance Made Simple
Landlord legislation continues to evolve, and keeping on top of your legal responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Our experienced team stays up to date with changing legislation and will guide you through the requirements that apply to your property.
We can help arrange and advise on:
Annual Gas Safety Certificates
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), where appropriate
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm compliance
Fire safety requirements for furniture and furnishings
Legionella risk assessments
Chimney sweeping where applicable
Right to Rent checks
Deposit protection requirements and prescribed information
Serving the latest required tenancy documentation, including the How to Rent guide where applicable
Our team can arrange many of these inspections and certificates on your behalf, helping you remain compliant while giving you complete peace of mind.
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. We work with a network of trusted, qualified contractors and keep you informed throughout, seeking your approval for larger works unless immediate action is required to protect the property or comply with legal obligations.
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. Inspection reports include photographs where appropriate, providing a clear record of your property's condition throughout the tenancy.
Rent Reviews
Where appropriate, we'll advise you on reviewing the rent in line with market conditions and current legislation, helping you achieve the best return while maintaining a successful tenancy.
Ongoing Tenancy Management
During the tenancy, we'll advise you on any agreed changes, requests from tenants, including requests to keep pets, and any other matters requiring landlord consent. We'll ensure these are handled fairly, professionally and in accordance with current legislation.
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 quiet enjoyment of their home and providing appropriate notice before visits wherever required.
Handling Issues If They Arise
Most tenancies are trouble-free, but if problems do occur, we’re on hand to advise you. Should possession of the property become necessary, we'll explain the legal routes available at the time, work closely with your solicitor where appropriate, and support you throughout the process in accordance with current legislation.
Pets, Gardens and Outside Areas
Where tenants request permission to keep a pet, we'll advise you on your rights and responsibilities under the current legislation and help you consider each request fairly and appropriately. 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 lettings professionals
Professional marketing to attract quality tenants
Thorough tenant referencing and compliance checks
Flexible let-only and full management services
Proactive maintenance and rent management
Expert guidance on changing legislation
Friendly, honest communication throughout
Whether you're letting your first property or expanding your portfolio, our experienced team is here to make the process simple, compliant and rewarding. Contact Seddons today to discuss the service that's right for you.