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:
Rent Collect and Managed Services are subject to a fee, for the initial setting up of the tenancy, of 60% of one months rental including VAT.
| Let Only – 90% inc VAT | Rent Collect – 7.2% inc VAT | Managed – 14.4% 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 | ✓ |
For additional information, feel free to contact the lettings team.
Please call us or send us your details and one of the team will be in touch. We look forward to assisting you with all your property needs.
Sample Inventory Pack (PDF, 6.7MB)