Why Let with us
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People & Property since 1991
People & Property since 1991
We have been matching people with property for over 30 years. Whatever your reason for renting we are here to help every step of the way. We have a genuine passion to be helpful and being a lettings specialist, setting us apart from Estate Agents, we often attract high calibre of property from landlords wanting the services of a specialist.
Dedicated Management Department
Dedicated Management Department
For properties which are managed by Simon Clarke you will have access to our dedicated property management department. Our colleagues here will be willing to assistant with any property related issues and you can rest assured anyone contactor we send is always vetted and holds the appropriate insurances. We also operate an outside of office hours emergency line.
What makes us different?
1 point of contact
From our initial contact we want to fully understand your requirements. This is why from registering your interest, booking and conducting viewings, completing paperwork such as references & right to rent checks to signing the tenancy agreement you will have one point of contact. We make it a point not to pass you from person to person making your experience much more enjoyable.
Viewings and Appointments
With late night viewings (6.30pm weekdays) we are here to make sure you can view properties around your schedules. In addition we can also conduct viewings virtually meaning you can view properties without the need to travel if this is not practical. Our lettings consultants see all the properties being marketed and can offer detailed information and knowledge during the viewings.
ARLA PropertyMark
As an ARLA Propertymark agency you can be rest assured you are dealing with experienced and trained professionals who are required to undertake regular training. We keep up to date with complex legislative changes and best practice, we are members of a Government approved independent redress scheme & we adhere to a nationally recognised Code of Practice.
Client Money Protection
Simon Clarke are members of ARLA Propertymark client money protection. This provides assurance and peace of mind to landlords and tenants that their money remains secure and safe when being handled by us. In the event that monies are misappropriated, client money protection helps to return these monies to landlords and tenants. If you were to book a holiday, you wouldn’t hand over thousands of pounds to a travel agent without knowing your money was safe. The same goes for a property agent.
Covid-19 Secure
From our initial contact we want to fully understand your requirements. This is why from registering your interest, booking and conducting viewings, completing paperwork such as references & right to rent checks to signing the tenancy agreement you will have one point of contact. We make it a point not to pass you from person to person making your experience much more enjoyable.
Dedicated Management Department
For properties which are managed by Simon Clarke you will have access to our dedicated property management department. Our colleagues here will be willing to assistant with any property related issues and you can rest assured anyone contactor we send is always vetted and holds the appropriate insurances. We also operate an outside of office hours emergency line.
Property Management
‘Full Management’ is the preferred choice for the majority of our clients; this all-encompassing service takes away the day-to-day worry of letting a property but most importantly ensures that you avoid heavy penalties which can be imposed if the various different pieces of legislation are not properly complied with. You can also opt for ‘Rent Collect Only’ or ‘Let Only’.
Tenants Fees
Holding Deposit:
A Holding Deposit, equal to one week’s rent, is payable upon completion of your signed application form
Successful application – Any Holding Deposit will be offset against the first month’s rent with the agreement of the payee and additional Tenant(s)
Additional fees payable in accordance with The Tenant Fee Act 2019:
A draft example of our Tenancy Agreement will be offered to you whereby all charges applicable are detailed.
Default of Tenancy Agreement: Late Rent: Charged at 3% above the Bank of England base rate for each day payment remains outstanding
Default of Tenancy Agreement: Loss of Keys – Equal to the value of replacement
Contract Variation: Administration Charge: £50.00
Early release from Tenancy: Set at a minimum of £500.00 inclusive of VAT
Deposit:
A deposit equal to five week’s rent. The deposit plus one month’s rent (minus any monies already held on account) is payable once the application has passed and before the Tenancy begins – These monies cannot be paid until the Tenancy Agreement has been signed.
Deadline for Agreement:
This is a date agreeable by all parties at which they will commit to signing the Tenancy Agreement ahead of any Tenancy commencing. Failure to meet this deadline may result in you losing any Holding Deposit paid.
Deposit Replacement:
A deposit replacement scheme where available to Tenants replace the need for a five week deposit. Additional fees payable in accordance with The Tenant Fees Act 2019
REDRESS SCHEMES & CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION
Simon Miller & Company Lettings are members of The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
Members of Client Protection Scheme: Client Money Protection (CMP) and SafeAgent