The principle of full-property management is straightforward. You, as a landlord, should expect your agent to provide honest and accurate advice based upon detailed market knowledge and up to date information on changes to legislation and how it affects you. They should actively source for you the most suitable tenants for your property and make rigorous enquiries into their standing. Your agent should create a fair tenancy and manage it professionally from inception through until expiry, ensuring that all parties are satisfied with their conduct. You should expect your rental income to be collected and forwarded promptly and without undue hassle, attending to routine maintenance and repairs at the best possible rates, without unnecessary disturbance but with authority. You should be fully informed and advised by experienced, qualified professionals. Without exception you should be treated as an individual.
The ethos of Tylers property management is based upon these firm foundations; personal experience and industry recognised qualifications combine seamlessly to provide you with the peace of mind to entrust us with one of your most valuable assets; to take the first step to putting us to the test Call (01223) 214400, email us , or Visit us.
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Our Services:- Tylers residential lettings offers 3 basic levels of service:-
Let only service includes:
Provision of a detailed inventory and schedule of condition
Upon commencement of the tenancy the landlord is provided with the rent and completed tenancy agreement in order that they can manage the tenancy themselves.
Rent collection service (as let only) plus:
When Tylers are instructed on this basis the landlord is responsible for any matters arising during the tenancy which are not related to the collection of the rent.
Full management a comprehensive service including rent collection, plus:
The letting of residential property is covered by a plethora of legislation; for the most part this is well known and understood by both landlords and tenants alike; it is however an agents duty to ensure compliance with this legislation, advising where necessary.
In an attempt to prevent unprofessional landlords and agents from unfairly withholding damage deposits from tenants the government has introduced legislation within the Housing Act 2004 requiring the deposit to be safeguarded. The landlord or his appointed agent has a duty to ensure that the deposit is protected by one of 3 approved schemes within 30 days of taking it, the tenant should be provided with the “section 213” prescribed information at this point. The options are custodial (www.depositprotection.co.uk), or insurance backed (www.thedisputeservice.co.uk or www.mydeposits.co.uk ). We will discuss these options with you prior to taking your instructions to let; naturally the decision is yours but the work will be completed by Tylers residential lettings.
The introduction of this legislation, coupled with the stiff penalties for failing to comply have brought into sharp focus the importance of a detailed inventory of your property and its contents. We work to ensure that this inventory is checked before and after the tenancy, resolving issues in the professional manner which you would expect from an organization of our standing. We will administer the deposit in such a fashion as to avoid the potential pitfalls of failure to comply with the new regime, thereby providing peace of mind to landlords and tenants alike.
This legislation was introduced primarily to cover foam filled furniture; commonly produced in the 1960’s and 70’s, it does however apply to all soft furnishings found in property. With the exception of carpets, curtains, bedding, and furniture manufactured prior to 1950 all furniture should display a “fire safety label”. This detail is extremely important and should be checked prior to letting your property out furnished, if you have any queries please discuss with one of our staff who will be pleased to advise you.
It is a requirement that all gas installations; cookers, boilers, convector heaters, etc. (regardless of age) are inspected and tested annually by a qualified GAS SAFE registered gas engineer. The engineer will issue a certificate with copies provided to Tylers property management, and the tenant. As part of our full management service this certificate will automatically be updated each year, you are well advised to have the systems serviced by the visiting engineer as part of your ongoing programme of maintenance.
In June 2020 legislation was introduced for Landlords to have the electrical systems in their properties inspected at least every 5 years and supply an "EICR" (Electrical Installation Condition Report) along with evidence that any faults identified in the report have been rectified. In event of request a copy of the report must be supplied to the local authority within 7 days. Remedial works must be completed within 28 days of the inspection.
Since June 1992 it has been a requirement for all new properties to be constructed with hard-wired mains powered interlinked smoke detector system on each floor; older properties are not generally subject to this legislation however we would unreservedly recommend that you should consider installing such a system. The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations (amendment 2022) require from 1st October 2022 a battery operated smoke alarm to be installed on every floor where a room is used as living accomodation. Tenants are responsible for the maintenance of the batteries in the alarms however sealed battery alarms are recommended. More stringent rules apply to HMO’s.
Landlords must ensure that Carbon monoxide detectors are installed in rooms with a fireplace or solid fuel fired appliance such as wood or coal burning stove, similarly detectors are required in rooms with gas fireplaces and or boilers however rooms with gas cookers do not require carbon monoxide detectors.
As a landlord you remain responsible for the insurance of the building and your personal possessions contained within it, it is important that you notify the insurer that the property is let to ensure that you remain covered.
We are proud to have formed a partnership with a leading local Insurance Broker.
One Broker Ltd who are able to provide a range of insurance products tailored to the needs of landlords. For further details of Contents & Buildings Insurance, Legal Expenses & Rent Guarantee Insurance.
www.onebroker.co.uk
Email: rob.mills@onebroker.co.uk
Tel: 01223 792262
New regulations came into force in 1996 on responsibility for tax liabilities on rental income for non-U.K. resident landlords. We can advise you of your liabilities and the procedures to be followed to satisfy the Inland Revenue, briefly outlined below:
If your normal place of work is not the UK, you will normally be considered by the Inland Revenue as “non-resident” for taxation purposes.
Under the Income Taxes Management Act 1970 as amended by the Finance Act 1995 the Inland Revenue will require us, as your agent, to withhold tax from the rental income at basic rate (currently 22%) and to pay tax over quarterly to the Inland Revenue.
However, you can apply to the Centre for Non-Residents (CNR) for an “Approval number” which will allow for your rental income to be paid without deducting tax. This will involve you:
When approval has been given, the Inland Revenue sends
This authority to pay rent with no tax deducted is generally backdated to the beginning of the quarter in which the Inland Revenue receives the application. As the tax year for the Non-resident Landlords Scheme starts on 1 April, the quarters are the three-month periods that end on 30 June, 30 September, 31 December and 31 March. So if you were to apply to the Inland Revenue on, say, 1 August, the authority sent to us (or the tenant) will usually take effect from 1 July.
Applications should be made via the following forms:
Many people are entitled to set personal allowances against their income. If your income after allowable expenses is less than the available personal allowances, you will not be liable for tax.
To download these forms or for further information on overseas landlords tax, please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk.
Having taken the decision to place the property into the safe hands of an ARLA member agent to be let there are certain important points which should not be overlooked. You should contact the following to ensure that they consent also to the letting of the property:
Furthermore it is essential that you advise HMRC that you will have income from “land and property” this even applies in a situation where you do not expect to make a profit from rental income. There are many allowable deductions from rental income for tax purposes such as; mortgage interest payments (not capital though), agents fees, repairs (but not improvements). We would recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser for advice on your personal tax situation.
At Tylers we welcome your questions, queries, and the opportunity to provide helpful advice and guidance. The following lettings related links to associated websites may also yield useful information.