Estate & Letting Agent in Ipswich and the Surrounding Areas
About Staines Estates
At Staines Estates we are committed to providing you with an affordable yet expert solution to managing your portfolio.
Simplicity is key
The property market is always changing, and our concept is to keep things simple. Our property management service gives you complete confidence and peace of mind knowing that the compliance and legal stuff is sorted, so you can spend your time, doing the things you love.
Moving with the times
Our world is rapidly changing. from the advances in technology, to the strides we have taken in equality and inclusivity. At Staines Estates we believe it’s a necessity to provide equal pay and opportunity to all.
We also aim to be paperless wherever we can and reduce the use of plastic to protect our shores and environment.
Why Landlords choose Staines Estates
We deliver on our promise of simplicity and expertise. We have tailor made packages to suit Landlord’s requirements and manage properties as if they were our own.
Our Services
Full Property Management
Landlord Start Up Fee £290 charged at signing of each new tenancy (excluding tenancy renewal) Monthly Management 8% from the monthly rent.
For this service we include:
- Marketing and advertising
- Carry out viewings
- Obtain full references on new tenants
- Arrange Gas safety certificates, EPC, Electrical safety (if required) etc.
- Draw up tenancy agreements and full written/photographic inventory
- Move in new tenants, explaining emergency procedures
- Collection and registration/protection of deposit
- Contact all Utility companies with meter readings.
- Monthly rent collection, with easy to read statements
- Regular inspections of the property, report being emailed to you
- Our maintenance team available 24/7 to help with any issues and keep you informed
Tenant Find Only
75% of one month’s rent payable for each letting where The Tenant is introduced by The Agent. Payable on commencement of a tenancy and deducted from the rent collected at the commencement of a tenancy.
For this service we include:
- Marketing and advertising
- Carry out accompanied viewings
- Obtain full references on new tenants
- Draw up tenancy agreements
- Arrange gas certificates, EPC, electrical safety (if required) etc.
- Move in new tenants
- Collection of rent and deposit
Other Charges:
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): £90
- Inventory preparation fee: included this within our Full Management Fee – £90 for Tenant Find Service
- Preparation of paperwork for Deposit Alternative Dispute Resolution/Statutory Claims: £220
- Insurance claim/Major works handling fee: 5% of cost of works
- Duplicate Statements: £3 per copy provided
- Professional hourly rate: £60 per hour
- Tenancy Renewal fee: Included this within the Full Management fee
