City Property Services is a company which aims to provide a personalized service. We are not driven by sales margins and profit, we aim to put customer satisfaction above all else. When it comes to property services, it can be daunting for individuals, however our trusted team help individual’s everyday on the journey. We aren’t a large corporate, but a close and well-knitted family business, looking to change standards which define our property market, by bringing the consumer back into the equation.

Why choose City Property Services?

• We are a family run business, and have over 25 years of lettings experience. We understand that a good relationship and trust provides fruitful results.
• We’ll visit your property to assess the open market value based on comparable rents in your local area. We’ll also talk you through your key responsibilities as a landlord, particularly in relation to EPC (Energy performance certificate), gas, fire and electrical safety regulations.
• We will commisson a professionally written display and photographed particulars will appear on all the major property search engines and portals.If possible we’ll erect a To Let board, to attract local interest.
• To ensure we acquire genuine tenants, we always ask for holding deposits to secure a tenancy, seek reputable references through an established agency and collect one calendar month’s rent and a separate deposit on your behalf.
• To safeguard your property and possessions, we’ll draft a legally approved Tenancy Agreement and ensure all tenants are aware of their responsibilities.

We are here to make property letting as easy as possible.

LANDLORD (MANAGEMENT) FEE BREAKDOWN

Agree the market rent and find a tenant in accordance with the landlord’s guidance

• Advise on refurbishment
• Provide guidance on compliance with statutory provisions and letting consents
• Carry out accompanied viewings and Market the property
• Negotiate Tenancy Terms and Prepare Tenancy Agreements
• Prepare landlord and tenant details and protect the security deposit with a Government authorised scheme
• Collect and remit monthly rent as received
• Pursue non-payment of rent and advise rent arrears action
• Deduct commission and other works
• Undertake TWO inspections per annum and notify landlords of the outcome
• Arrange access and assess costs with contractors for routine repairs and instruct approved contractors
• Hold keys throughout the tenancy
• Point of contact for tenants including out of hours emergencies
• Review rent in accordance with current prevailing market conditions and advise landlord, negotiate new terms of rent with tenant and agree payments
• Negotiate with Landlord and tenant disbursement of security deposit
• Return deposit as agreed with landlord and tenant to relevant parties, remit any disputed amount to scheme for final adjudication

MANAGEMENT FEE: 12% (10 % + VAT)**PER CALENDAR MONTH WITH 4 WEEKS FOR THE FULL TERM OF THE TENANCY OR INTRODUCTION ONLY 6% (5% + VAT) OF THE ANNUAL RENT.