Properties
Buying and Selling – a service second to none
As a property owner, you’ve probably got a pretty good idea of the value of your home, but in today’s changing climate just how precise can you be? Expert property valuation must be based on these factors.
Solid experience and a comprehensive knowledge of the locality based on constant day-to-day contact.
We believe that our knowledge and experience make it possible for us to obtain the best price for your property in a fast, painless and professional manner.
Thinking of Selling?
Without obligation we would like to offer you a free Market Assessment of your property. After visiting you for a preliminary assessment, and having discussed your requirements thoroughly, we follow up our assessment in writing. Should you then wish to instruct us to market your property, another call to your property will be needed to enable colour photos to be taken – both internally and externally and to take room measurements etc. Instructions are then confirmed and we immediately prepare full colour details of the property.
It is now required by law that all properties have and Energy Performance Certificate, this we can arrange for you and should you also wish to have a floor plan of your property, this can also be arranged at the same time. The company carrying this out for you will arrange payment direct with yourselves.
Once the details have been approved, your property will be advertised with full details and colour photos not only on our web site Stevens-Estates.co.uk but also on Rightmove and Property Live. We will also match your property within our computerised database to the needs of prospective purchasers.
Thinking of Buying?
Successful Estate Agency is about creating a partnership between property owner, prospective buyers and the Estate Agent.
We pride ourselves in identifying the needs of each prospective purchaser in order to find you the perfect property. On registering your details, we will ask for the three main criteria’s i.e. price range, type and style of property and number of bedrooms. We will then build a picture of your ideal property and endeavour to contact you once a property that meets your requirements comes on the market with us.
You can see all of our available properties on our web site with full details and colour photos along with a floor plan.
Our staff are happy to provide knowledge of rural pursuits, local amenities and the facilities of nearby towns for those not familiar with our district.
Mortgage and Insurance
Offering the complete mortgage service for the property purchaser.
- First time buyers schemes and moving home
- 100% mortgages available
- Hundreds of mortgage schemes
- Variable Rates
- Fixed Rates
- Capped Rates
Let your fingers do the walking for the best mortgage to suit you!
Written quotations available on request
Straightforward advice
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loans secured on it.
For further information, please contact Steve Eames or Geoff Pook on 01273 493955 or visit Stevens Financial Services on Henfield Village.
Lettings
Tenant Vetting
All Stevens tenants are thoroughly screened before a tenancy is agreed to determine their suitability and their ability to meet the requirements of the Tenancy Agreement. They are carefully interviewed and references taken from employers and previous landlords; we also carry out an ID and credit check.
Tenancy Agreements
Our Tenancy Agreements comply with the housing act (or contract law if it is a company let and/or a let with a rental value of over £25,000); are written in plain English; are easy to understand, contain no unfair terms or conditions, and comply with the Office of Fair Trading recommendations. They are designed to fully protect your rights as a landlord and are subject to regular review to take account of new legislation.
Buy to Let Advice
When it comes to buy-to-let advice, we will be completely impartial. We have an excellent understanding of the buy-to-let market generally and locally, and will be able to advise you on the many important factors involved, such a location; how much to spend; how much rental income to expect; how to prepare your property to rent and present it in the best light; and all your legal responsibilities as a landlord.
Inventories
A detailed and accurate inventory is one of the most important documents you will need when letting your property, especially with the introduction of the Tenancy Deposit Protection legislation, which makes this document an essential part of the lettings process. Our detailed Inventory and schedule of condition is prepared by highly qualified and experienced Inventory Clerks and provides a comprehensive record of the contents as well as the condition of the property on check in and check out.
Considering letting your property? Consider the following…
- Obtaining consent to let
- Notifying Utility companies
- Property Decoration
- Appliance to provide
- Furnished/Unfurnished
- Gardens
- Legislation
- Tax
- Insurances
- Preparing your property
- Inventories
- Rent Guarantee Insurance
Letting a property is serious business
Your property is a valuable asset that, over time, should prove to be a rewarding investment. To achieve these rewards, you should seek the services of a professional agent who will maximise your return and make the whole process as stress free as possible. The considerations may seem daunting, but that’s where you can rely on us.
ARLA Membership – means quality service
We are fully bonded members of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), which means we follow a Code of Practice in all aspects of our business. Our clients’ money is held securely in a separate client account in accordance with ARLA’s strict requirements. Our friendly staff are ARLA qualified, highly knowledgeable, local to the area and genuinely care about providing a professional, personal and trustworthy service.
Full Management Service
- Advertising and marketing using local advertising and Internet based sites such as Right Move.
- Applicant matching meeting your criteria with Professional Tenant referencing
- Arrange full Inventory and Schedule of Condition to be carried out. *
- Short hold Tenancy Agreements prepared and Tenants Deposit registered with DPS.
- Collection and payment of rent receipts using BACS, forwarding a monthly statement via e-mail (post if preferred).
- Arranging minor running repairs to the property which fall within the spend limit set.
- Regular inspections of the property with full written details of maintenance or issues arising from our visit.
- Monitoring and arranging of all Safety Certificates required such as Annual Gas Safety.
- Monitoring and arranging of Tenancy renewals for further fixed terms. *
- Issuing of Section 21 notice requiring vacant possession when appropriate.
- Upon request provide full details of account information for end of year accounts.
Rent Collection Service
- Applicant matching meeting your criteria with Professional Tenant referencing
- Arrange full Inventory and Schedule of Condition to be carried out *
- Shorthold Tenancy Agreements prepared and Tenants Deposit registered with the TDS.
- Collection and payment of rent receipts using BACS, forwarding a monthly statement via e-mail (post if preferred).
- Monitoring and arranging of all Safety Certificates required such as Annual Gas Safety.
- Monitoring and arranging of Tenancy renewals for further fixed terms.*
- Issuing of Section 21 notice requiring vacant possession when appropriate.
- Upon request provide full details of account information for end of year accounts.
Introductory Service
- Applicant matching meeting your criteria with Professional Tenant Referencing.
- Arrange full Inventory and Schedule of Condition to be carried out.*
- Shorthold Tenancy Agreements prepared.
- Collection of first months rent and Deposit and setting up standing order from Tenants bank accounts.
- Forward initial rent payment with full statement and copy of Tenancy Agreement.
- Register Tenants deposit with TDS, issue Certificate (tenants deposit can be released to landlords once the certificate number has been provided should they wish to register themselves).
- Monitoring and arranging Tenancy renewals for further fixed terms.*
- Issuing of Section 21 notice requiring vacant possession when appropriate.*
Price Structure
- Management, Rent Collection or Introductions
- Full Management 10%
- Rent Collection 8%
- Introductory Service 50% of the first month’s rent (min fee £400)
Tenancy Renewals
- £50 for 6 months
- £70 for over 6 months
Rent Insurance
- £125 for 6 months
- £200 for 12 months
Administration Charges (Includes a full detailed Inventory and Deposit Registration Fee)
- £120 for two bedroom properties or below
- £150 for three bedroom properties or above
- £180 for five bedrooms or above
Check Out Charges
- Studio/1 Bedroom £70
- 2 Bedrooms £85
- 3 Bedrooms £100
- 4 Bedrooms £115
- Additional Rooms (per room)
All prices are subject to VAT
