Furnished or Unfurnished

Consider the demand in your area. While most properties may be unfurnished, offering a furnished option can attract tenants with specific needs. Ensure furnishings are of good quality, durable, and conform to fire regulations.

EPC, Gas Safety Check, and Electrical Check

Fulfill your responsibilities by providing these documents. They are essential for compliance and tenant safety.

Tenants with Pets

Consider tenants with pets, as it opens your property to a larger audience. You can add clauses within the tenancy agreement to protect against pet-related issues.

Maintenance Considerations

Depending on the property’s size and situation, we can advise whether regular maintenance services such as gardening should be included in the rental agreement.

Inventory

Always have a professional and independent inventory taken at the start and end of each tenancy. This helps to avoid disputes over deposit deductions and ensures a strong chain of evidence.

Tenant Selection

Keep an open mind about potential tenants and avoid setting unrealistic expectations that may limit your target market. Conduct thorough referencing to assess suitability and ability to afford rental payments.

Rental Valuation

Rely on our expertise to determine the perfect asking price based on property factors and current market conditions. Be open to negotiations and weigh the pros and cons of holding out for a higher price versus renting the property sooner.

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Jill Hatton profile pictureJill Hatton
14:09 07 Feb 23
A superb team who are very professional and super efficient, where nothing is too much trouble. Any issues or queries are dealt with immediately, with you being kept informed along the way. Being new to the area, their wealth of knowledge has been immeasurable to myself and my family. We have settled in very well, many thanks, ladies. I would most definitely recommend Lines and James.
Sue Howes profile pictureSue Howes
21:24 20 Dec 22
I have dealt with Lines and James as a novice landlady, and finally selling my property through them. The amazing staff have guided me through the problems along the way, and I can't praise all the staff enough in all aspects. Always there with good knowledge and advice when I needed it. Ladies, thank you so much for all your help over the years. I very much appreciate it.
Jeremy Smith profile pictureJeremy Smith
21:32 16 Nov 22
Lines and James have let two properties for us over the last 8 years and have always provided excellent service, being friendly, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. We would have no hesitation in recommending Lines and James to both landlords and tenants.
Daniel profile pictureDaniel
00:16 15 Sep 22
The wonderful ladies over at Lines and James have been nothing but brilliant from the start. They have always gone above and beyond to suit my needs and offer the best experience I as a tenant could receive. After some unfortunate news with another agency I was left at square one and that's when I was made aware of a listing that I was interested in. From my first viewing I was impressed with the accomodation and was keen to move into this apartment. This also being the first time I have ever moved into my own place. Upon being offered the place, everything was smooth sailing from there. And upon my first viewing of my new place my socks were blown off. The entire apartment had be professionally renovated and now looks the bees knees.
Now almost 2 months into the tenancy there have been a couple hick-ups but a simple call to lines and James and the wonderful girls are on the case.
They were able to get a plumber to me in 9 minutes and that was the most impressive feat I've experienced this year.
The previous agency I had delt with before lines and James were very unprofessional and had me in a bidding war with others to try and secure properties despite a solid listing price.
Now settling down more and more every day I know that lines and James are a trust worthy company who have been fantastic from start until now and hopefully far into my tenancy. I am greatly appreciative of all they have done to make me feel welcome and knowledgeable in the world of letting.
Samir Abid profile pictureSamir Abid
12:58 08 Mar 21
Highly recommended. Lines & James have looked after my rental property for nearly two decades. Nothing is too much trouble. They always find great tenants. Have a good network of trusted contractors to get issues resolved quickly. As a family run business they take extra special care - a personal touch that you simply don't get elsewhere. The definition of good customer service.

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