Landlord Services

If you are considering renting out your property or purchasing a buy-to-let property, you may find it helpful to compare the various services offered by Downer & Co:

Let Only – 90% inc VAT Rent Collect – 6% inc VAT Managed – 12% inc VAT
On site market appraisal ✓ ✓ ✓
Written market appraisal and valuation ( RICS & ARLA compliant) ✓ ✓ ✓
Advice on marketing and refurbishment ✓ ✓ ✓
Members of the Ombudsman Scheme, RICS & ARLA ✓ ✓ ✓
Mortgage advice ✓ ✓ ✓
Dynamic marketing (NWN, Rightmove, Zoopla etc) ✓ ✓ ✓
Distinctive to Let Boards ✓ ✓ ✓
Email alert to prospective tenants ✓ ✓ ✓
Production of EPC ✓ ✓ ✓
Accompanied viewings ✓ ✓ ✓
Weekly updates on marketing and viewings ✓ ✓ ✓
Independent references and comprehensive report ✓ ✓ ✓
RICS & ARLA approved tenancy agreements ✓ ✓ ✓
Witness signature and exchange of legal documents ✓ ✓ ✓
Independent Professional quality inventory & check-in ✓ ✓ ✓
Independent inventory check out ✓ ✓ ✓
Secure deposit protection and TDS certificate ✓ ✓ ✓
Organise Gas, Electrical and safety checks ✓ ✓ ✓
Organise pre-tenancy cleaning and preparation ✓ ✓ ✓
Section 21 Notices (Termination) ✓ ✓ ✓
Section 13 Notices (Rent increase) ✓ ✓ ✓
Annual reminder letter (Gas, Electric certs, insurances etc) ✓ ✓ ✓
Key holder service throughout the tenancy ✓ ✓ ✓
Annual rent review ✓ ✓ ✓
Notify utilities ✓ ✓
Collect, remit, monitor and account monthly rents via BACS ✓ ✓
Pay and account for property charges, ground rents etc ✓ ✓
Annual accounts report for tax returns ✓ ✓
Negotiate renewals & produce renewal tenancy agreement £60 inc VAT ✓ ✓
Quarterly inspections £36 inc VAT £36 inc VAT ✓
24/7 emergency contractor ✓
Dedicated Property Manager ✓
Arrange property repairs and maintenance ✓
Arrange renewal & servicing gas & oil appliances ✓
Arrange renewal of electrical certificates ✓
Quality insured contractors ✓
Negotiate the check-out, deposit and dilapidations ✓
Rent and Legal protection (per year) provided by Abbey Legal £180 inc VAT £180 inc VAT £180 inc vat
Ad hoc management service (per job) £90 inc VAT £90 inc VAT ✓

Downloads

.Sample EPC Certificate (PDF, 2.3MB)

For additional information, feel free to contact the lettings team.

DOWNER & CO Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, 44 Cheap Street Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5BX
Residential Sales • Lettings & Management • Land & Development

Newbury: 01635 523777 (Sales) 01635 523880 (Lettings)
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