Gemini Residential Lettings offer Tenant Finder Service or Fully Managed Package.
| Our Letting Service Offers: | Let Only | Full Management |
| Rental Valuation: On-site meeting to discuss your requirements; appraise your property, advise on presentation & safety. |  |
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| Arrange (EPC) Energy Performance Certificate: (Now a Legal Requirement). | |
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| Comprehensive Photographs of the Property | |
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| Extensive Marketing we currently have a database of tenants actively seeking properties. | |
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| Accompanied Viewings | |
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| References All professional tenants are carefully vetted. In case of student tenants we will obtain parental guarantors to guarantee the rent payment. | |
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| Tenancy Agreement & Necessary Paperwork | |
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| Registration of Deposit (compliant with Tenancy Deposit Scheme) | |
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| Inventories The condition of the property and all its contents are recorded and checked with tenants prior to occupation. | |
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| Arrange Landlords Gas Safety Certificate (Legal Requirement). | |
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| Arrange cleaning, gardening & maintenance (before tenancy start, if required). | |
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| Hand over Keys & Instructions to Tenant | |
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| Check-In Appointment carried out by a member of staff to familiarize the tenant with the property and to agree the inventory & schedule of condition. | |
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| Transfer of Utilities | |
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| Monthly Rent Collection Collected in advance via Standing Order and paid monthly to the landlord via BACS | |
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| Annual Statement of Account | |
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| Ongoing Management of the Property & the Tenant We undertake all communication and involvement with tenants on your behalf | |
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| Emergencies We will co-ordinate responses to emergency situation | |
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| Property Inspections To proptect your investment | |
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| Arranging Repairs & Maintenance by carefully vetted contractors | |
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| Negotiation of Tenancy Renewals | |
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| End of Tenancy Arrangements including a check-out inspection & inventory check | |
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| Refund Tenant's Deposit | |
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| Organising cleaning and necessary works for new tenancy | |
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| Automatic re-listing | |
Further services can include
- Professional cleaning, carpet cleaning & gardening: We can organise thorough spring cleans as needed before tenancies.
- Vacant property management service: between lets through frequent inspections and Key holding service.
- Rent and legal protection insurance: If your rent isn’t paid or you need to take action against a tenant this cover that we can arrange subject to acceptance by insurers it is your reassurance and back up.
- Landlords Buildings and Contents Insurance
- Tenants Insurance
- Emergency Cover Insurance
Legal Requirements on Landlords
There are some legal requirements you will have to comply with as a landlord. As a basic rule, you are responsible for the safety of your tenants whilst they are in your rental property. The following guidelines are not exhaustive and no warranty is made as to the accuracy of them. If in doubt you should consult a solicitor specialising in legal advice for landlords.The law states you must maintain the property and undertake any major repairs that are required. This includes anything that affects the structure and exterior as well as the electrical, heating, hot water and sanitary conditions.
In addition, there are number of special rules as follows: Soft Furnishings:
All soft furnishings must comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations 1988 and be fire safety compliant. Look for the fire safety label on all furnishings. For further information visit: Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations.
Gas Safety:
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 say landlords must ensure that gas appliances, fittings and flues are safe for tenant’s use and that installation, maintenance and annual safety checks are carried out by a technician registered with the Gas Safety Register (which superseded CORGI on 1st April 2009). If everything is in order, you’ll be given a certificate called a CP12 and you must give a copy of this to your tenant. Gas safety checks must be carried out on a property annually.
Electrical Safety:
The Electrical Equipment and Safety Regulations say you must ensure that the electrics are safe, with operating instructions and safety notices supplied before a letting commences. Get your electrics regularly checked by a qualified electrician. For more information and to find registered electricians
Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide:
All properties built since June 1992 must have interlinked mains-connected smoke detectors / alarms on each floor of the property. Older properties must be fitted with standard (battery powered) smoke detectors/alarms. Smoke alarms must be checked regularly to ensure that they are in full working order. A carbon monoxide detector should also be supplied. These can be purchased for around £5 from most DIY shops.
Special Rules for Houses of Multiple Occupation:
Certain types of shared houses (called Houses in Multiple Occupation) have to be licensed under special rules, which also require the property meets certain extra fire and electrical safety standards. These rules also set a limit to the number of people who can occupy a property. Whether or not you need to get a license depends on the size of the property and varies by council - ask your local authority’s housing department for more information.
Click on the following link for a good general guide to all the regulations: Health & Safety in Rented Accommodation.
Also, if you own a flat, some leases require you to tell the freeholder of your plans to let or may prohibit certain types of lettings – check your lease agreement carefully for any possible restrictions. Finally, if you are planning to let your former home, a standard home insurance policy will not cover you properly and may result in claims being rejected – you’ll need a special Landlords Insurance Policy. But don’t worry - premiums are not much higher than on a standard policy, and we can arrange everything.