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Clifftons: Estate Agents in Bournemouth
Landlords
If you currently own or intend to purchase residential property for rental in Bournemouth or surrounding areas, you should consider engaging our property management service. You'll find it both professional and cost-effective. We know how to manage property for optimum performance, whilst ensuring smooth running tenancies, and compliance with the various landlord/tenant laws. Maximise the return on your investment - contact us now.
Location
Clifftons prominent, double fronted offices are situated on a busy, main artery road into Bournemouth. The display ensures our clients properties are showcased with maximum impact attracting attention from the many hundreds of people that drive and walk past the office every week.
Marketing
As a client of Clifftons you will benefit from our distinctive advertising and marketing, state of the art technology and computerised matching system. We advertise in the local press, Yellow pages, and across the internet. All this ensures we receive a steady flow of prospective Tenants.
Carefully Selected Quality Tenants
We let and manage properties throughout the whole of Bournemouth and surrounding area and deal with people from large corporate firms such as J P Morgan to Students at the local University and college. We will discuss with you your requirement and the type of Tenants you would be happy to accept or decline. (As an agency we do not deal with DHSS). All our Tenants are thoroughly referenced, whether a company or private individual.
UK – Wide Network
In addition to our local services, we are part of a UK-Wide network of Independent but associated Letting and Managing Agents, thus enabling us to offer an efficient National relocation service, and are often able to assist both individual and corporate clients, from within the UK and abroad.
Staff
The company was started by James Scollard who has over ten years experience within the industry, running both corporate and Independent agencies locally and in Central London.
Kim Bartlett, Senior Letting Negotiator, is a member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (MARLA) and has worked in lettings for over three years. A bright and bubbly personality ensures both Landlords and Tenants like to and want deal with Kim.
Louise Farah, Property Manager, having been a private landlady herself, she knows what’s involved in looking after a property and how to maximise the returns and minimise the potential problems.
Inventory Clerk, At Clifftons we use an Independent company specialising in inventories. By using an Independent third party, the Landlord and Tenant interests are being looked after as well as any disputes that may arise. It also allows the negotiators to do what they do best, matching properties with our database of Tenants, therefore reducing any possible voids and obtaining the best rents.
We accompany all viewings and we are able to give feedback from the Tenants to the Landlord
Kim Bartlett, Senior Letting Negotiator, is a member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (MARLA) and has worked in lettings for over three years. A bright and bubbly personality ensures both Landlords and Tenants like to and want deal with Kim.
Louise Farah, Property Manager, having been a private landlady herself, she knows what’s involved in looking after a property and how to maximise the returns and minimise the potential problems.
Inventory Clerk, At Clifftons we use an Independent company specialising in inventories. By using an Independent third party, the Landlord and Tenant interests are being looked after as well as any disputes that may arise. It also allows the negotiators to do what they do best, matching properties with our database of Tenants, therefore reducing any possible voids and obtaining the best rents.
We accompany all viewings and we are able to give feedback from the Tenants to the Landlord
Insurance for Landlords
We offer a range of competitively priced insurance products designed specifically for Landlords, providing extra security and peace of mind. These include:
•Rental Guarantee Cover
•Legal Expenses Cover
•Buildings & contents Insurance
•Emergency Repair Cover
•Rental Guarantee Cover
•Legal Expenses Cover
•Buildings & contents Insurance
•Emergency Repair Cover
Newsletter for Investors & Landlords
Clifftons produce a newsletter quarterly. Inside are interesting facts, advice and articles for Landlords and Investors, as well as possible buy-to-let properties. We welcome any general questions you may want advice on from tax issues, buy-to-let mortgages and finance, property investment strategies, market conditions and forecasts and any other possible topics. Please email: lettings@clifftons.com or write to us.
Preparing the property for letting
We have found from experience that a good relationship with tenants is the key to a smooth-running tenancy. As Property Managers the relationship part is our job, but it is important that the tenants should feel comfortable in their home, and that they are receiving value for their money. This is your job. Our policy of offering a service of quality and care therefore extends to our tenant applicants too, and we are pleased to recommend properties to rent which conform to certain minimum standards. Quality properties attract quality tenants.
General condition
Electrical, gas, plumbing, waste, central heating and hot water systems must be safe, sound and in good working order. Repairs and maintenance are at the landlord's expense unless misuse can be established.
Appliances
Similarly, appliances such as washing machine, fridge freezer, cooker, dishwasher etc. should be in usable condition. Repairs and maintenance are at the landlord's expense unless misuse can be established.
Decorations
Interior decorations should be in good condition, and preferably plain, light and neutral.
Furnishings
It is recommended that you leave only minimum furnishings, and these should be of reasonable quality. It is preferable that items to be left are in the property during viewings. If you are letting unfurnished, we recommend that the property contains carpets, curtains, and a cooker.
Personal items, ornaments etc
Personal possessions, ornaments, pictures, books etc. should be removed from the premises, especially those of real or sentimental value. Some items may be boxed, sealed and stored in the loft at the owner's risk. All cupboards and shelf space should be left clear for the tenant's own use.
Gardens
Gardens should be left neat, tidy and rubbish-free, with any lawns cut. Tenants are required to maintain the gardens to a reasonable standard, provided they are left the necessary tools. However, few tenants are experienced gardeners, and if you value your garden, or if it is particularly large, you may wish us to arrange maintenance visits by our regular gardener.
Cleaning
At the commencement of a tenancy the property must be in a thoroughly clean condition, and at the end of each tenancy it is the tenant's responsibility to leave the property in similar condition. Where they fail to do so, cleaning will be arranged at their expense.
Mail forwarding
We recommend that you make use of the Post Office redirection service. Application forms are available at their counters, and the cost is minimal. It is not the tenant's responsibility to forward mail.
Information for the tenant
It is helpful if you leave information for the tenant on operating the central heating and hot water system, washing machine and alarm system, and the day refuse is collected etc.
Keys
You should provide one set of keys for each tenant. Where we are Managing we will arrange to have duplicates cut as required.
Mortgage
If your property is mortgaged, you should obtain your mortgagee's written consent to the letting. They may require additional clauses in the tenancy agreement of which you must inform us.
Leaseholds
If you are a leaseholder, you should check the terms of your lease, and obtain the necessary written consent before letting.
Sub-letting
If you are a tenant yourself, you will require your landlord's consent.
Insurance
You should ensure that you are suitably covered for letting under both your buildings and contents insurance. Failure to inform your insurers may invalidate your policies. We can provide further information on Landlord's Legal Protection, and Landlord's Contents insurance if required.
Bills and regular outgoings
We recommend that you arrange for regular outgoings e.g. mortgage, service charges, maintenance contracts etc. to be paid by standing order or direct debit. However, where we are Managing the property, by prior written agreement we may make payment of certain bills on your behalf, provided such bills are received in your name at our office, and that sufficient funds are held to your credit.
Council tax
Council tax is the responsibility of the occupier. You should inform your local collection office that you are leaving the property. During vacant periods the charge reverts to the owner. When unoccupied but furnished, the charge is 50% of the normal rate. When unoccupied and 'substantially' unfurnished, there is no charge for the first six months, and thereafter a charge of 50% of the normal rate.
The inventory
It is most important that an inventory of contents and schedule of condition be prepared, in order to avoid misunderstanding or dispute at the end of a tenancy. Without such safeguards, it will be impossible for the landlord to prove any loss, damage, or significant deterioration of the property or contents. In order to provide a complete service to the landlord, we will if requested arrange for a member of staff to prepare an inventory and schedule of condition, at a cost to be quoted.
Income tax
When the landlord is resident in the UK, it is entirely his responsibility to inform the Inland Revenue of rental income received, and to pay any tax due. However, where the landlord is resident outside the UK during a tenancy, under new rules effective from 6 April 1996, unless an exemption certificate is held, we as landlord's agents are obliged to retain and forward to the Inland Revenue on a quarterly basis, an amount equal to the basic rate of income tax from rental received, less certain expenses. An application form for exemption from such deductions is available from this Agency, and further information may be obtained from the Inland Revenue.
General condition
Electrical, gas, plumbing, waste, central heating and hot water systems must be safe, sound and in good working order. Repairs and maintenance are at the landlord's expense unless misuse can be established.
Appliances
Similarly, appliances such as washing machine, fridge freezer, cooker, dishwasher etc. should be in usable condition. Repairs and maintenance are at the landlord's expense unless misuse can be established.
Decorations
Interior decorations should be in good condition, and preferably plain, light and neutral.
Furnishings
It is recommended that you leave only minimum furnishings, and these should be of reasonable quality. It is preferable that items to be left are in the property during viewings. If you are letting unfurnished, we recommend that the property contains carpets, curtains, and a cooker.
Personal items, ornaments etc
Personal possessions, ornaments, pictures, books etc. should be removed from the premises, especially those of real or sentimental value. Some items may be boxed, sealed and stored in the loft at the owner's risk. All cupboards and shelf space should be left clear for the tenant's own use.
Gardens
Gardens should be left neat, tidy and rubbish-free, with any lawns cut. Tenants are required to maintain the gardens to a reasonable standard, provided they are left the necessary tools. However, few tenants are experienced gardeners, and if you value your garden, or if it is particularly large, you may wish us to arrange maintenance visits by our regular gardener.
Cleaning
At the commencement of a tenancy the property must be in a thoroughly clean condition, and at the end of each tenancy it is the tenant's responsibility to leave the property in similar condition. Where they fail to do so, cleaning will be arranged at their expense.
Mail forwarding
We recommend that you make use of the Post Office redirection service. Application forms are available at their counters, and the cost is minimal. It is not the tenant's responsibility to forward mail.
Information for the tenant
It is helpful if you leave information for the tenant on operating the central heating and hot water system, washing machine and alarm system, and the day refuse is collected etc.
Keys
You should provide one set of keys for each tenant. Where we are Managing we will arrange to have duplicates cut as required.
Mortgage
If your property is mortgaged, you should obtain your mortgagee's written consent to the letting. They may require additional clauses in the tenancy agreement of which you must inform us.
Leaseholds
If you are a leaseholder, you should check the terms of your lease, and obtain the necessary written consent before letting.
Sub-letting
If you are a tenant yourself, you will require your landlord's consent.
Insurance
You should ensure that you are suitably covered for letting under both your buildings and contents insurance. Failure to inform your insurers may invalidate your policies. We can provide further information on Landlord's Legal Protection, and Landlord's Contents insurance if required.
Bills and regular outgoings
We recommend that you arrange for regular outgoings e.g. mortgage, service charges, maintenance contracts etc. to be paid by standing order or direct debit. However, where we are Managing the property, by prior written agreement we may make payment of certain bills on your behalf, provided such bills are received in your name at our office, and that sufficient funds are held to your credit.
Council tax
Council tax is the responsibility of the occupier. You should inform your local collection office that you are leaving the property. During vacant periods the charge reverts to the owner. When unoccupied but furnished, the charge is 50% of the normal rate. When unoccupied and 'substantially' unfurnished, there is no charge for the first six months, and thereafter a charge of 50% of the normal rate.
The inventory
It is most important that an inventory of contents and schedule of condition be prepared, in order to avoid misunderstanding or dispute at the end of a tenancy. Without such safeguards, it will be impossible for the landlord to prove any loss, damage, or significant deterioration of the property or contents. In order to provide a complete service to the landlord, we will if requested arrange for a member of staff to prepare an inventory and schedule of condition, at a cost to be quoted.
Income tax
When the landlord is resident in the UK, it is entirely his responsibility to inform the Inland Revenue of rental income received, and to pay any tax due. However, where the landlord is resident outside the UK during a tenancy, under new rules effective from 6 April 1996, unless an exemption certificate is held, we as landlord's agents are obliged to retain and forward to the Inland Revenue on a quarterly basis, an amount equal to the basic rate of income tax from rental received, less certain expenses. An application form for exemption from such deductions is available from this Agency, and further information may be obtained from the Inland Revenue.
