Letting and managing your property
 | If you’re thinking about renting out your property, or need to know more about managing a tenancy, we can explain exactly what’s involved, and tell you about your rights and responsibilities. Read the summary information below and download the 'Landlords Lettings Toolkit' in three parts from the right hand panel. Please follow this link to our disclaimer > and use the back button in your browser to return to this page. |
1. What do I need to know?
This document will explain what you need to be aware of to rent out your property such as insurance, paying tax on rental income and how you would advertise for tenants.
2. Managing the tenancy
This document describes protecting deposits, recording the condition of your property and what to do if your tenants do not pay their rent.
See also:Homeseeker Letting Service >
Energy Performance Certificates
Energy Performance Certificates – what do they mean for you? From 1 October 2008, an EPC will be required whenever a building in the social or private rented sectors is let to a new tenant.
3. Ending a tenancy
This document explains about giving notice, accelerated possession and recovering rent arrears.
Checklist - have you considered these issues before renting?
• Insurance
• Stamp duty
• Inventory/Schedule of Condition
• Protecting deposits
• Tenancy agreement in writing
Last updated: 9 July 2008
