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Preparing to Let Checklist

Preparing to Let your property can be a very stressful process. At Samuel Estates, we are here to assist you every step of the way. We believe that letting your home or entrusting us with your investment portfolio is a big decision. It’s up to us to ensure your property is rented quickly and to reliable tenants, achieving the best price possible.  

Here are some of the things we recommend checking before deciding to rent your property. 

Condition of property

The condition of a property makes a huge difference. Decorating properties in neutral colours, with modern kitchens and bathrooms, tends to ensure it rents out much faster and achieves higher rents.  

Insurance

Standard home insurance will be invalid when letting out your property, and you will need a specialist landlord policy. We can arrange all of this for you and provide you with a choice of suitable policies upon request.

Furnished vs Unfurnished?

We have found that 80% of tenants in London tend to opt for a furnished property. We can advise you on what to leave and what to remove. We can also help organise furniture, redecoration and window coverings before a tenancy commences.  

Term of Tenancy

Most tenancy agreements are for an initial term of one or two years, with the option to insert mutually agreed break clauses. Please ask the lettings team handling your property for further details.  

Cleaning

We strongly recommend carrying out a professional clean when you let your property for the first time. This ensures the property is noted as professionally clean on your inventory and check-in and the tenants have to return the property in the same state of cleanliness.  

Inventory

A professionally drawn up inventory agreed upon by an Inventory Clerk and tenant acts as a safeguard for you from any unwarranted disputes at the end of the tenancy. At check-out, the keys are returned, and the inventory is once again referred to. By not having an inventory, you will have little or no evidence of the property’s condition at the start of the tenancy, and it would be difficult to make any deductions from a tenants deposit.  

Cleaning

In most cases, the tenant(s) are responsible for paying all gas, electricity, telephone, water, council tax and television licence bills during the tenancy. If the property is leasehold, the landlord is responsible for paying any ground rent and service charges that may fall due.  

Pre-tenancy Inspection (Managed Service Only)

All appliances, including the boiler, must be in good working order and serviced as per the Manufacturer’s instructions. We will provide all tenants moving into a managed property a “Managed Property Information Guide” that contains operating and instruction manuals for all appliances and electrical equipment. We will also inspect the property before the tenancy commencing to confirm everything is in working order. 

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What our customers think

  • George Calinescu

    We were so fortunate to have Samuel Estates Colliers Wood when we were searching for our next move. They went the extra length at every step to ensure we find the right place, making sure that it fits our needs. Great experience, thank you all and special thanks to Stefano for all the hard work.

  • Jadarose Brown-senior

    Stefano was amazing, he arranged a viewing very quickly, and explained the application process in detail, throughout the referencing stage he chased things with the company so he could try to get us moved in by our desired date. Any questions I had he was quick to answer.

    After moving in, all property queries have been dealt with through our property manager Steve within a matter of days.

    A very pleasant process throughout.

  • Be Video Confident “#MyLondyn”

    I highly recommend Samuel Estates if you are a landlord or selling a property. If you are looking for unparalleled personal and professional service, trustworthy, pro active, enthusiastic but not pushy, respectful and above all honest then Samuel Estates is the Estate Agents and Lettings Agents you’ve been looking for. I'm delighted that I found Samuel Estates and you will be too.

  • Nana Kwadwo Aboagye Osina

    You guys are doing excellent work

  • Darcy

    Incredible service from Stefano at Samuel Estates. His professionalism, warmth and efficiency made the moving process stress free! I would definitely recommend Stefano and the team at Samuel Estates if you are looking for a property.

  • Rohan Kempadoo

    Very happy with the service from Stefano and the team at Samuel Estates. Renting is extremely difficult at the moment but Stefano was fantastic and helped us enormously. Would recommend.

  • Eugene Kasap

    I would like to recommend Stefano Basciu as a real estate agent for your real estate needs.
    Stefano provided us with resources and support for a smooth and pleasant property lent.
    Stefano is a dependable and knowledgeable real estate agent who helped me relocate and offered brilliant property. His work has allowed me to have minimal worries during an important and stressful time, which allows me to recommend his and Samuel Estates' services to you with confidence.
    Please feel free to contact Samuel Estates.

  • Mahmoud Samir

    Team is friendly and managing all the paperwork pushing hard to get things done. Would welcome the opportunity and deal with them again in the future.

  • Jan Nieminen

    Well organised process. Stefano was a great support on the renting process. Quick replies to enquiries and always on top of everything! Can highly recommend!

  • ahmed el gamal

    Worked with Stefano Great People to work with very responsive

Our office locations

Balham

45 Bedford Hill
London
SW12 9EY

Colliers Wood

30 Watermill Way
London
SW19 2RT

Streatham Common

432-434 Streatham High Rd
London
SW16 3PX