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