• Organise 3 valuations from local Estate Agents – log date & times.
• Make notes on the agencies and await the valuation letters.
• Read agency terms and conditions.
• Decide on an agency to use. Seek permission from mortgage company - if applicable.
• Seek permission from freeholder - if applicable.
• Make a list of any redecoration or updating that needs to be done.
• Decide on a date to start letting the property from.
• Instruct letting agents.
• Chase up permission required.
• Organise for any works to be carried out by contractors - get quotes.
• Arrange for Gas safety Report to be carried out close to the start date.
• Ensure all upholstered furniture conforms to regulations.
• Make a list of any furnishings that need to be replaced.
• Ensure that an electrical inspection is carried out.
• Arrange for any works regarding the electrics and gas to be done.
• Chase up the letting agents and pay them an on the spot visit.
• Ensure property is ready to be viewed.
• Keep a record of any keys given out and get the agents to sign for them.
• Make sure you see all the references on all the tenants.
• Arrange for an inventory to be carried out.
• Make sure tenants can afford two months rent as a deposit.
• make sure you have the Gas Safety Certificate.
• Inform all the utility companies.
• Inform the telephone and cable etc companies.
• Make sure you keep a reading of the meters.
• Read throught the draft contract.
• Check up on any clauses that you are unsure of.
• Make sure the move in date is convenient to all parties.
• Confirm the inventory preparations, date and time.
• Arrange for the property to be professionally cleaned.
• Ensure the tenants have cleared funds to pay you the rent and deposit - no cheques.
• Get enough sets of keys cut - collect keys from agents.
• Sign the contract and allow the inventory to take place.
• Make sure you get the final bills from the utility companies.

Tenancy Agreements:
Professionally prepared, upto date and inline with the latest deposit laws.
Click here for more.

Choosing An Agency:
We are compiling a list of letting agents in your area.
Click here for more.

Tenancy Letters:
Arrears, cleaning, utilities, guarantors and more.
Click here for more.

Insurance Solutions:
Our brokers get quotes from all over the net, ensuring that you get the best deal.
Click here for more.

Landlords Finance:
Our brokers never charge a fee and will search the market for the best possible deal to suit your situation.
Click here for more.

Lifetime Membership:
Join Universalhomes.co.uk (our sister site) for just £15.00 and you will never have to pay for a document again, plus you get lots, lots more besides.
Click here for more.