Properties can be let furnished or unfurnished and the Landlord’s rights to repossession are not effected in either event.  Our experience shows that in this region most demand is for unfurnished properties and there is little difference in the rents achievable.  Unless otherwise stated you will need to replace items as they wear out, although you can claim an allowance for this against your tax.

Presentation is everything and if a property can be shown at its best it will attract the best tenants.  When decorating I suggest that you keep to neutral colours such as magnolia or white.. Curtains, carpets, cupboards and cookers should be thoroughly cleaned as well as windows and all paint work.  The garden should be left neat and tidy.

If pets have been kept in the property the carpets must be professionally cleaned, deodorised and treated for fleas prior to the property being let.  The same applies to tenants when they vacate if they have kept pets.

The central heating system should be tested and serviced if necessary along with any other appliances (see notes on maintenance and gas regulations).  Any operating instructions should be left with copies given to us along with any guarantees.

A television aerial must be provided, which would remain the Landlord’s responsibility.

If the property has open fires the chimneys should be swept by a professional chimney sweep.

Three sets of keys should be made available, two for the Tenant and one for Tattersalls.  All keys should be clearly labelled.