Letting Your Property
Crystal & Co has been established for over 25 years in Middlesex, Berkshire and the surrounding areas of West London. Crystal & Co are members of Property Ombudsman with membership number D2084.
Crystal & Co are members of Money Shield who provide client money protection services. Please see attached certificate.
Crystal & Co pride ourselves on being a professional agent offering an efficient, friendly and pro-active customer service, our attention to detail allows us to offer a service that will fit your requirements, here are some of the services we offer which makes us stand out:
- Up to date advice on current rental values
- Guidance on preparation of your property for the rental market
- Marketing strategy to fit your property which includes advertising through all the major websites: Zoopla and Prime location
- Two offices based in Isleworth
- Our tenants include private individuals, private and public companies as well as Embassy staff
- Professional referencing conducted by a referencing agency for all tenants
- Registering of security deposits
- Competitive landlord Insurance packages including Rental Guarantee polices
- Regular feedback from viewings
Full Management Service - 18% of Rent (including VAT)
a) advise you on the anticipated rental value of your property.
b) offer advice on how the property should be furnished
c) seek suitable tenants for your property by advertising boards, etc. and contact potential tenants on our applicant database.
d) instruct a professional referencing agent to conduct a thorough series of references on every applicant, and provide you with a copy of each individual report
e) draw up a tenancy agreement that is suitable (it is advisable to have the tenancy agreement checked by your solicitor and/ or mortgage company to ensure it meets their requirements).
f) collect the security deposit and first months rent in advance.
g) ensure that all utilities (Council Tax, water rates, electricity and gas) are transferred into the new tenant(s) names.
h) collect the rent on a monthly basis and provide you with a comprehensive statement of account. (Please note - Crystal & Co now operate a BACS system of paying clients, which provides you with a quicker, more efficient service).
i) arrange for small items of repair to be carried out by local contractors or those specified by yourself.
j) when required arrange for all insurance premiums and other expenses to be paid from funds.
k) attend to routine management enquiries from tenants.
l) keep all records on tenancies and other matters relating to the property.
m) serve the necessary legal notices in the event that the property is required to be repossessed before expiry of the term.
n) take action in the event of rent arrears.
o) Register the tenancy and security deposit with the tenancy deposit scheme
Rent Collect Service 15% of Rent (including VAT)
a) advise you on the anticipated rental value of your property.
b) offer advice on how the property should be furnished
c) seek suitable tenants for your property by advertising boards, etc. and contact potential tenants on our applicant database.
d) instruct a professional referencing agent to conduct a thorough series of references on every applicant, and provide you with a copy of each individual report
e) draw up a tenancy agreement that is suitable (it is advisable to have the tenancy agreement checked by your solicitor and/ or mortgage company to ensure it meets their requirements).
f) collect the security deposit and first month's rent in advance.
g) ensure that all utilities (Council Tax, water rates, electricity and gas) are transferred into the new tenant(s) names, and that meter readings are recorded at the beginning and end of each tenancy.
h) collect the rent on a monthly basis and provide you with a comprehensive statement of account. (Please note - Crystal & Co now operate a BACS system of paying clients, which provides you with a quicker, more efficient service).
Landlord Introduction Service - 12.5% (including VAT )
As an alternative, we can offer you our Introduction Service. Our fee will be deducted from the first month's rent.
As part of our Introduction Service we include point's a-g (detailed above), and the following:
h) transfer the balance of monies to you, together with a full account of the transactions
i) set-up a standing order mandate, so that the monthly rent is paid directly to your bank account
j) advise you how you can manage your own property, and what to do in the event of problems arising
For further details please call us on 0208 568 7766
