Step 1
Get an accurate valuation
Call us on (028) 91479393, email us or visit our office on High Street and meet with one of our valuations team to arrange an accurate valuation of your rental property.
Step 2Choose a letting agent
In order to ensure that you get the best possible price and let your property quickly, it is important that you choose an established and reputable letting agent. There are a number of factors worth considering before you make your choice.
- Local knowledge – always go for an agent who knows the area inside out to make sure you are getting accurate valuations and advice every step of the way.
- High visibility offices – Location, Location, Location! It’s not only the location of your property that’s key….the location of your estate agent’s offices is also an important consideration. To make sure that you are getting maximum exposure for your property let, look for agents with a high street presence, eye-catching displays and continuous stream of passers-by.
- Website – As the growth in online property searches continues to increase, having a strong online presence for your property has become a top priority if you are looking to let your property.
- Marketing Support – make sure you know exactly what your agent will do to promote your property and if there are extra costs involved.
- Opening Hours – Longer opening hours mean more opportunities for tenants to make enquiries about your property.
- Reputation – Ask around your friends and colleagues to find a personal recommendation.
Step 3Corporate clients
Letting to a corporate client is a highly lucrative and reliable option for landlords. Thanks to our established reputation as an award-winning letting agent in the North Down area, we have a valuable portfolio of corporate clients who choose Pinkerton Murray to find a wide variety of accommodations for employees requiring a base, either short term or long term, in the area.
Step 4Property management
Choose our property management service and benefit from an increased level of confidence. You will enjoy the services of a dedicated Pinkerton Murray Property Manager who will look after any day-to-day issues that may arise. We will also ensure that the property is fully compliant with all safety regulations. (eg Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Furniture and Furnishings Acts), look after any maintenance and will collect monthly rent on your behalf.
Step 5Get your property looking great
Now is the time to spruce up your property in preparation for viewings by potential tenants. A well presented, clean and tidy property will create a good first impression. Whether it’s a lick of paint on the front door, tidying the garden or getting round to the niggling DIY jobs that need attention, it’s worthwhile getting things shipshape to encourage quality tenants.
Step 6Carry out an inventory
You will need a complete professional inventory carried out before you let your property. An inventory documents the contents and the condition of the property. Pinkerton Murray will carry this out on your behalf. Without a good inventory or schedule of condition, it is difficult to assess and justify any deductions for damage from the tenant's deposit at the end of the tenancy.
Step 7Generate interest
Speak to your letting agent about the different tools that they will use to promote your property. At Pinkerton Murray, all our properties are promoted with full colour brochures which are available in our offices and also can be downloaded from our website. Your property will be featured on our website which includes an in-depth description of the property and professional quality interior and exterior photography. Other tools we will utilise to promote your property are:- editorial in local property publications, advertising in property supplements, distinctive boards, email to our database of suitable tenants and corporate clients, SMS alerts and much much more.
Step 8Encourage viewings
Encouraging viewers to come and experience your property for themselves is an important step in the process to a successful let. We carry out viewings at convenient times for both landlords and tenants – often evenings and weekends are the most popular times. We are happy to conduct viewings unaccompanied - in our experience this is the preferred option for both landlords and tenants.
Step 9Receiving an offer
When a tenant makes an offer on your property a good letting agent will contact you verbally.
Step 10Offer agreed
Once you agree to accept an offer we will:-
- Collate references from tenant referees
- Arrange signing of the tenancy agreement
- Collect moving-in payment (rent plus deposit)
- Set up Direct Debit Mandate for monthly rent collection
- Carry out check-in and inventory
Step 11Completion
At completion stage we will release keys to the tenant. If you have decided to rent a managed property, then we will provide you with the contact details for your Property Manager who you should use as a main point of contact. If you have opted to manage the property yourself then we will give you the tenant contact details instead.