If you're thinking about renting out your own home or a property that you own, it's often the case that the most cost-effective and time-efficient solution is to hand over the letting and management process to experience letting and management agents with an in-depth knowledge of home rentals.

The question is, though - who can you trust to look after your tenancy on your behalf and be certain that your property and your interests will be properly looked after?

Lawrence Copeland can provide you with that very reassurance. Based in Manchester City centre we are a well established home letting and management company and have built an enviable reputation for being a friendly, approachable and utterly reliable company which always acts for the benefit of its client.

Some estate agents offer a pressurised approach Lawrence Copeland Estate Agents pride ourselves in offering professional and constructive marketing advice. During the appraisal we will give you advice on the present market conditions relating to lettings, we will provide you with comparable evidence based on achieved lets and other relevant factors.

We will give you realistic advice with regard to suggested asking prices however the final decision on the relevant asking price will inevitably be yours.

The market appraisal will take approximately 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the property and full details will be taken together with measurements so that if you decide to proceed we can move quickly.

Our comprehensive advertising campaign will include photographs and window displays. There is a weekly updated bulletin produced in-house. Our website www.lawrencecopeland.com and www.rightmove.co.uk provides you the customer and potential applicants with the widest coverage from the UK's largest property internet site reaching all corners of the country, indeed the world! We will provide our clients with an accompanied viewing service (optional).

The branch itself has a dynamic frontage with maximum display for all our customers.

Feel sure that once we have appraised your property you will notice the difference between ourselves and the competition and we look forward to seeing/reporting to you in due course

Our success in the letting of properties is due to the extensive advertising and marketing service we offer our landlords. Every property is made available through our office, on our web site. Our computerised system enables our negotiators immediate details on all our properties so that we can match a suitable property to the applicant's requirements.

After discussing specific requirements with prospective tenants arrangements to view appropriate properties are made. All prospective tenants will view properties with one of our experienced viewing agents.

Before tenants move in we will prepare a detailed inventory and a detailed schedule of condition with photographs.

Lawrence Copeland tenancy agreement has been drawn up in conjunction with specialist property lawyers and is carefully worded so as to protect the landlords rights and interests. The tenancy agreement complies with the current requirements of the housing acts, in instances where the letting is arranged to a company the tenancy agreement follows contract law. Following the signing of the tenancy agreement the first months rent and security deposit is collected prior to the tenant moving into the property.

Market Appraisal and Advise

Lawrence Copeland himself will visit your property and make a professional rental assessment taking into account current statutory regulations, the property's size, age, condition, location and fixtures and fittings.

As a client of Lawrence Copeland, the first thing you will discover is that we'll take time to find out what you want from your lettings and Management service. Do you simply want us to find a tenant for you or do you want us to undertake a full lettings and management service, in which we also collect the rental monies and attend to all matters arising during the tenancy. How long do you wish to rent out the property for? And what conditions do you wish to attach to the letting.

LETTING ONLY

If you wish to manage the property and supervise the tenancy yourself, this is the ideal service for you-and you can leave us to advertise the property, find tenants, set up the rental agreement and carry out all necessary administrative duties.

Finding a tenant

Finding the right people to live in your property is crucially important to you and to us- so we take the greatest trouble to secure responsible, careful tenants who pay their rent regularly and in full, whilst looking after your property with care and consideration. We carry out in-depth checks on prospective tenants, including credit searches, references and employment details.

Carrying out the necessary administrative duties

Before the tenancy begins we will:

Carry out credit searches and references

Draw up and execute the appropriate tenancy agreement and statutory notices

Prepare a detailed inventory and schedule of condition for the property with photographs

Ensure all the meters are read and the responsibility for the services is transferred to the tenant

Collect initial rent and deposit

Advise you on regulations governing gas and electrical safety, as well as furnishings

Provide advise on law, tax and insurance if required 

Arrange Energy Performance Certificate

Property Management

If you wish, you can leave the whole supervision of the letting and management process to us. This is particularly useful if you are moving away from the area, living abroad - or simply don't want the bother of running the tenancy. Under our Property Management service, we will carry out all those duties covered by our Letting Only service - and, in addition, we will check-in the tenants, collect the rent, ensure the property is looked after and provide you with a contact for rental protection if required

Collecting Rents

We will collect and bank or transfer in your favour for all rents on your behalf, then send you a monthly statement of account. We can also advise you regarding your rental income tax for UK and non resident landlords.

Supervising the end of tenancy

We will ensure all the meters are read and that the responsibility for the services is transferred to the appropriate party. We will also check the inventory and the condition of the property ensure the property departure of the tenants and arrange for any necessary cleaning or redecoration work to be carried out at the property.

Inspecting and Maintaining the Property

We will inspect your property at quarterly intervals, to ensure your property is being looked after and kept in good decorative order. If necessary, we will organise for any maintenance work to be carried out, including electrics, gas, plumbing, joinery and gardening. Lawrence Copeland can provide maintenance contractors who offer a good service at reasonable prices.

Helping to arrange proper insurance cover

One of the most important aspects of property rental is to ensure that you are properly protected by appropriate insurance cover. Having built up links with highly reputable insurance companies we are able to recommend approved companies who are able to advise you as to the insurance you require, covering:

Building and contents (including accidental damage and landlords liability Cover)

Accidental loss or damage to possessions

Rental protection

Legal Fees

We are a none regulated introducer of CheckSerch Housing Ltd and will provide you with contact details if you require any of the above services so you can arrange the necessary cover.

Safety in the property

We are also able to advise on all the current regulations and legislations.

Furniture and furnishings Fire and Safety Regulations

Gas safety regulations and landlords safety reports

Electrical installation check and portable appliance check