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Property Management Dundee

Q. How do I collect rent?

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At A&S Properties we guarantee same day rent transfer to the Landlord via BACS transfer, along with an emailed statement. Majority of rents are collected on the 1st of each calendar month, however 70% of rents are paid before the 1st of each month and Landlords are paid before due date.

Q. How do I know what my rental value should be?

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Give our expert team a call at A&S Properties and we shall be delighted to come visit and advise what your rental value would be but also give you free advice on what is expected within your property to comply with legislation.

Q. Why should I use a letting agent and how can I choose the right one?

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Using an accredited agent i.e. LAS, SAL or ARLA should give you peace of mind they are professional in the business and have achieved the training required to expertise within the letting industry. Being accredited is also recognised by your mortgage lenders.When choosing the correct agent you must look for value, professionalism and a dedicated team.

Q. When do I have to register as a landlord?

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You must register as a landlord with your local authority prior to your property being advertised. Current legislation states you must be a fit and proper person and your landlord registration number must be included in all adverts.

Q. Do I have to let my mortgage lender know my intention to let the property?

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Yes. Your mortgage lender needs to give you permission before you can let your property, and they may impose special conditions i.e (a slight increase in interest rate and the use of an accredited agent using short assured tenancy). If you are buying a property with the intention of letting it out, you may be able to obtain a buy to let mortgage.

Q. Who is responsible for paying the utility bills and council tax etc.?

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Once the tenant has signed the tenancy agreement, they shall then be held responsible for all utilities and council tax bills. The inventory provider shall record meter readings via photograph stamped with date and time. Our team will contact local authorities and provide them with details of the new tenants moving in the property.

Q. What happens if something breaks down or a repair is required?

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We work along with a network of local tradesman who can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Quotes would be obtained and bypassed via the Landlord before any repairs being carried out, unless it is an emergency situation.

Q. What if the tenant breaks or damages the property?

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Either the tenant pays to fix the damage, or the cost for fixing the damage is removed from the tenant’s security deposit at the end of the tenancy.

Q. How often is the property inspected?

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After the tenancy is signed, the first inspection will be carried out within a month and thereafter quarterly.

Q. Can I enter my property during the tenancy?

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Entry to the property can only be done after issuing the appropriate notice to the tenant.

Q. What if the tenant doesn't pay the rent?

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A&S Properties acting as your agent, shall pursue the tenant within 48 hours of rent arrears via telephone and e-mail. Thereafter, rent arrear notices shall be issued on day 4 and door visits shall begin if tenant has not been in contact. After 28 days, we would recommend the arrears to be handed over to a legal team. At A&S Properties, we recommend the Landlord to take out rent guarantee insurance from as little as £10 per month which would cover all rent arrears and legal expenses.

Q. What if I want to remove my tenant?

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You would contact our office and ask our team to issue the current tenants with a 2 months’ notice to quit. If the tenant refuses to vacate the property, legal action will be required.

Q. What is required for compliance health and safety within my property?

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The following compliance must be carried out and provided to the tenant prior to a tenancy being signed. The information must be included within the TIP (Tenant information pack) in accordance with Scottish Legislation… at A&S Properties we can have the following compliance works carried out removing all the hassle away from you the Landlord. We can negotiate you special discounted rates from our network of local accredited tradesmen with no extra charge.

EPC:
An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC for short, is a report detailing the energy efficiency of a property. It gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years. All landlords are required to purchase an EPC for a property before they let it and values must be shown within all advertising.

Gas Safe Certificate:
A Gas Safety Record (GSR) is in place to ensure that all gas appliances, pipes and flues are in safe working order. A qualified Gas Safe Register engineer must carry it out and issue a certificate. This needs to be checked every 12 months and a working Co2 detector must be in place and changed every 5 years.

EICR:
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is in place to make sure all electrical wiring, fuse boards; sockets and switches are in safe working order. A qualified Select Electrician must carry it out and issue a certificate. This must be carried out every 5 Years.

P.A.T:
You have a duty to you tenant(s) ensuring that any electrical devices within the property are safe for use. We recommend an Installation Survey or Portable Appliance Testing (PAT certificate) so you can be sure you are compliant should be carried out annually.

Legionella Testing:
Recent changes to the HSE guidance have highlighted to many individuals the fact they need to perform risk assessments for legionella control in properties that they lease. These include duty holders towards your tenants within your property, landlords, and individuals affected by changes in legislation relating to the control of Legionella. The period of checks can vary after initial inspection from annually to every two years depending on risk. 

Fire Safety& Furniture:
The Scottish Government has produced revised statutory guidance on the requirements for smoke alarms. A copy of the revised statutory guidance is available on the PRHP website by visiting www.prhpscotland.gov.uk.

However, the main points relative to smoke detectors are as follows.

The revised Domestic Technical Handbook guidance states there should be at least:
  1. One functioning smoke alarm in the room frequently used by the occupants for general daytime living purposes,
  2. One functioning smoke alarm in every circulation space, such as hallways and landings 
  3. One heat alarm in every kitchen
  4. All alarms should be interlinked

    Any upholstered furnishings provided by you the landlord should be fire resistant.

    Upholstered furniture includes:
  • Sofas, Sofa Beds, Futons and Armchairs
  • Beds, headboards and mattresses
  • Loose and stretch covers for furniture including cushions and seat pads
  • Curtain and Blinds

    Inventory Condition Reports:

    An inventory is a list of everything in the property that you are renting to your tenant (for example, furniture, carpets and curtains, kitchenware) and its condition also health and safety e.g. Smoke alarms and detectors.

    An inventory can help avoid a dispute because it proves what state the property was in when your tenant moved there .In particular, it can help if a dispute is lodged with a tenancy deposit scheme or PHRP (Private Housing Rental Panel).

    It is in your best interest to provide an independent inventory because if anything is broken or damaged while you tenants are living there; the inventory shows it was not broken before your tenant moved in the property. On the other hand, if anything in the property is already damaged, the inventory proves you have made them aware.

Q. Does a Landlord need to pay tax on rental income?

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All Landlords could be liable to pay tax on their rental income, whether they live in the UK or are based overseas. Further information can be found on the Inland Revenue's website

Q. Do you screen new tenants?

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We do, all tenants are all fully credit and reference checked.

Why use A&S Properties?
 

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We offer a free estimate of your property’s market rent

No obligations, no fees and no fuss; just give us a call, and we can arrange a quick and professional estimate of your property’s market rent.
 

We understand how to make your property stand out

When marketing your property, we use every tool and every contact we have to make it stand out on the local property market. This includes making sure your property is advertised on all web portals, property sites and social media platforms.
 

We prioritise finding the best tenants for your property over anything else

We believe high-quality properties deserve high-quality tenants. While other property management companies may look for the easiest and quickest route to fill a vacancy, this can lead to more costs and stress in the long term, so we seek out stable and suitable tenants for each property we manage.
 

We organise strict checks for potential tenants

With reference checks, credit checks and gathering all the necessary information, we can ensure that a tenant is in a financially stable place to continue rent payments.
 

You’ll have our support 24/7

Our services offer a wide range of support to landlords and tenants, which doesn’t end once a vacancy is filled. We’ll continue to help you manage all the aspects of property rental and offer advice on everything from landlord responsibilities to current updates in the property market.
 

We take over all the hard work for you

You can sit back and collect your income as we take on all the hard work for you. We’ll help find tenants, organise inspections, manage any repairs and any other work that needs doing to your property.
 

Our regular inspections keep your property at its best

Once a tenant has moved in, we will continue to inspect the property regularly to make sure everything remains at a high standard.
 

We can offer added insurance at a low cost

For added peace of mind, rent and legal expense insurance are available.
 

Transparent and straightforward rental collection

We again take over all the stressful tasks for managing your property, including collecting rent every month. Once this is done, you’ll be emailed an income-expenditure statement so you can see exactly what’s been collected by us.
 

Professional property management from experts in the field

Our team has the skills, knowledge and the experience to offer landlords all the guidance and assistance they could need in a range of property services. Using our management package ensures your property is in the hand of experts and that you can take some of the stress and strain off of your shoulders.
 

Do you have a property rent in Dundee? Let A&S Properties help you maximise the value you receive.


Renting your property has never been easier, from an initial free market-rent estimate to rent collection, we take on all the hard work while you sit back and collect your income. The first steps we take as your property managers are to advertise and seek out the most suitable tenants. We employ a referencing company to check backgrounds, employments and history of any potential tenants to ensure that your property is in the best hands. Once we find someone suitable, we then draw up and get signed a private residential tenancy agreement (PRT) that covers all bases and outlines the legal guidelines for both tenant and landlord.
 

How does the tenancy work?

We aim to offer a hassle-free service for all of our landlords and so take on all the small jobs, the stressful tasks and the heavy lifting on your behalf.

Property maintenance is something we take great care in. The tenant's initial deposit is paid upfront and will be used to safeguard your property from damage. After the tenancy ends, any repairs or work that needs doing gets deducted from the deposit, and so won't cost you a penny.

We also regularly inspect and make sure any utilities are updated to keep the property in top shape. The tenant pays the bills for the utilities, including energy costs and council tax. As for the rental collection, we can guarantee that you'll receive same-day payment every month, which is typically the first.
Landlords need not stress.