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Renting with Richard Kendall
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    Hello and welcome to Richard Kendall's letting department, Wakefield's largest and most experienced rental agency managing and finding tenants for landlords throughout your local area.

    Our lettings team collectively offers over 100 years experience in the field and whether you are looking for us to prepare just a simple inventory or provide you with a fully managed service for your rental home then look no further as Richard Kendall is the name with the reputation for renting properties in Wakefield.

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Landlords Pack
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    Introduction

    At Richard Kendall Estate Agent we are proud to be Wakefield's largest and most successful letting agent. We are well established in renting property in Wakefield and the surrounding area for over twenty years. With a portfolio of over 950 managed properties we are the leading specialists in the market place for rental properties.

    In addition to this, as a Company we also deal with the letting of over 500 properties a year and strive to guarantee the best personal service you will find in the local area.

    We have a strong presence in the local market place and Richard Kendall has personally been dealing with property for over 50 years. This expertise, together with having over 50% of the staff in the rental department being qualified members of The Association of Residential Letting Agents gives Landlord the assurance that their property is in good hands.

    Here at Richard Kendall we are 'proud to be independent' offering a quality and professional service. If you are looking for peace of mind that your property is in safe hands and being professionally managed then look no further that Richard Kendall Estate Agent Lettings Department.

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    Free Valuation

    When you book a valuation, one of our experienced valuers will meet you at the property to advise you on the presentation of your property and carry out an initial market appraisal in order to inform you how much monthly rent could be achieved.

    An initial visit to the property to provide advice on the presentation of the property and an appraisal of the open market value is given.

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    Our Managed Service

    Properties are marketed from our local branches and viewings can be arranged at any of the office, by telephone or e mail. We have dedicated accompanied viewers who are available seven days a week.

    Once a tenant is interested in renting your property a full application is completed, this is then put forward to you and if you are satisfied with the application we then move forward to fully credit search and reference the tenants. These references are carried out by Homelet. Once satisfactory references are obtained, then we arrange a tenancy commencement date.

    The tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and this is usually for a six month fixed term initially. A full Inventory is carried out prior to commencement.

    The first month's rent and bond/deposit is collected on commencement of tenancy and we will hold the deposit as stakeholder under the terms of the TDS

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    Inspections & Inventory

    Inventories are carried out on managed properties and is a schedule of condition of the property both internally and externally, together with photographic evidence.

    Once the tenancy has commenced periodic inspections are carried out throughout the tenancy and reported to you, giving you peace of mind that your property is being looked after at all times.

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    Find A Tenant Service Only

    Properties are advertised and viewings arranged, when a tenant is found the process of full credit search and referencing is carried out by Homelet. Once satisfactory references are obtained we then prepare the Tenancy Agreement which is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

    The first month's rent and bond or deposit is collected on commencement and then paid over to the Landlord. The Landlord is responsible for placing the bond/deposit in an approved Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme - a Custodial Scheme where a third party administrator holds the deposit or one of two insurance backed schemes.

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Tenants Pack
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    Register

    If you are a tenant looking to rent a property then as Wakefield's leading residential letting agent we have the widest selection of properties available in the local area.

    In order to help you find the right property you are able to register your details to receive our up to date mailing list.

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    Viewings
    Our offices are open seven days a week and viewings for all our properties can be arranged by telephoning our office or e mailing any of our local offices. If the property is unoccupied we accompany viewings 7 days a week.
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    Apply
    An application form will need to be completed by each tenant over the age of eighteen years. Application forms can be collected from one of our branches or downloaded by visiting out website www.richardkendall.co.uk
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    Application and Charges

    Once you have decided to apply for a property we will give you an Application as well as an Individual Application Form per person to be completed. The Application explains in more detail the Charges payable, the Process involved and the Main Points of a proposed Tenancy. View our Application Terms by visiting www.richardkendall.co.uk

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Meet Our Team
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    We're proud of the high-calibre staff who represent us. Our lettings team have first-hand knowledge of what matters to you and your tenants. We aspire to be responsive, helpful, and most of all - trustworthy.
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    Simon Kendall MARLA - Partner
    Having initially turned his attention to cookery in the early stages of his education, whilst this is still a passion, Simon joined the family firm over 25 years ago, learning the ropes of estate agency from the administration office duties, sales, lettings and then ultimately valuation. Simon headed up the Valuation department for a number of years before taking on the role of Partner in our lettings department. Here the rental team have continues in their success and now manage nearly 800 properties and finding tenants for landlords all over the Wakefield area for 500 more each year.
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    Carol Rogers - Office Manager
    Another long serving member of the Richard Kendall staff, who has been involved in Estate Agency longer than any of us can remember. Carol oversees the day to day management of the office and has a wealth of knowledge and experience, especially with the legal aspects that residential lettings entail.
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    Matthew Hemingway MARLA - Lettings Valuer
    A senior member of staff at the rental department, carrying out rental valuations. Matthew has been with company for a number of years and has great experience in all aspects of rental procedures.
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    Kate Thickett MARLA- Lettings Clerk
    Kate is a success story of the apprenticeship scheme that Richard Kendalls are involved with. Whilst at school Kate did her work experience with Richard Kendall and after leaving school was offered an apprenticeship in the Lettings Department. Since then she has become a vital member of the team, passing her ARLA qualifications and her Level 3 in Business Administration. Kate is the one person the rest of the office turn to if they are unsure of the answer themselves.
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    Sarah Kendall - Receptionist
    Simon's wife Sarah joined the family business in 2016, and with her experience in Estate Agency which goes back nearly 15 years she brings her skills to wherever it is required throughout the 6 offices of Richard Kendall Estate Agent. She quickly settled into her role and is a great asset to our busy offices time of need.
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    Kelly Scoffins - Lettings Negotiator MARLA
    Kelly has been with the company for over 10 years having started off as an office junior at Horbury. She progressed from lettings negotiator to lettings manager and since returning from maternity leave can now be found based at our Normanton office, covering lettings properties in the Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton and surrounding areas, overseeing all aspects of rental procedures and is a hard working member of the team.
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    Testimonials from Landlords

    • Landlord Testimonial

      Highly recommend :)
      Amy has been great at managing the processes of finding tenants and the sign-up of tenants - Throughout the process she has continuously kept us up-to-date, carried out all promised actions within agreed timeframes, listened to all of the things we have said, provided sound advice, and all with a really friendly manner :) Highly recommend :) Thanks very much!

      Rebecca - February 2023
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      Went above and beyond to help answer any questions
      I dealt with Kelly for a rental property and what can I say! She went above and beyond to help answer any questions I had, supported us, communicated amazingly with us and was such a pleasure to speak to. Such a lovely woman who, when it comes to estate agency, knows her stuff to the highest degree!! Also the other staff I liaised with too were so lovely and helpful. Can't recommend Richard Kendall's and Kelly in particular enough! Thank you so much Kelly!

      Customer - February 2023
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      They have been outstanding
      I have used them multiple times and I am very impressed with quality of service provided. From initial communications until completion, they have been outstanding. Amy Esberger (Rental division) has been brilliant. I will recommended them to friends and family

      Ravi - February 2023
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      They're always on hand
      The staff at Richard Kendall's Horbury office (and their finance section) are absolutely brilliant! They look after our rental properties like they're their own, which gives us fantastic peace of mind. They're always on hand if I need to talk stuff through too, even though I know they're super busy.

      Nichola - June 2023
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      Very professional company,
      This company look after a property I let out, very professional company, I highly recommend there services.

      Norman - June 2023
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      Always goes above and beyond
      Kelly at Richard Kendall is fantastic. Always at the end of the phone to help with any situation that arises on any of our 10 plus portfolio managed by Richard Kendall. She always goes above and beyond. We wouldn't want our properties looked after by anyone else!

      Jemma - June 2023
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      Great bunch of staff
      Really appreciate the communication with Richard kendal in helping us with our rental. Great bunch of staff & thank you all.

      Chris - July 2023
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      Amy Esberger in particular was fantastic
      Richard Kendall Estate Agents arranged the recent letting of our rental property. They handled everything from marketing, to viewings, repairs, credit checks, literally everything! Amy Esberger in particular was fantastic, she kept us informed of the rental process from start to finish, answering all questions (and there were many), in a professional yet friendly manner. Her advice was invaluable and nothing was too much trouble. If you have a property that you'd like to rent out, I would 100% recommend using Richard Kendall.

      Tracey - September 2023
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      I would definitely recommend
      I have recently used Richard Kendall's Horbury to rent my property and I can't rate them highly enough. A very special mention to both Alice and Matt for looking after me throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking to rent out a property in the future. Thank you

      Michael - October 2023
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      Kelly was thorough and friendly
      I let my property out through Richard Kendall with Kelly as my main point of contact. This was the first property I had let out so needed everything explaining from scratch which Kelly was happy to do. Kelly was thorough and friendly throughout the entirety of the process. External factors meant that there was quite a bit of pressure on ensuring the property was let quickly whilst still ensuring high quality tenants, which was no issue for Kelly. Overall extremely pleased with the excellent service provided and would 110% not hesitate in coming to Richard Kendall in future.

      Lewis - October 2023
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      Would recommend Richard Kendall to anyone
      Could not fault the support that Elisa has given to us over recent weeks and would recommend Richard Kendall to anyone looking to manage a domestic letting.

      Helen - November 2023

    Testimonials from Tenants

    • Tenant Testimonial

      ve ry prompt and helpful
      We always get a quick response from Amy who has dealt with us since we moved out for the very first time. She's always been ve ry prompt and helpful .

      Karen - March 2023 
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      Communication was excellent
      Ellie has been great throughout our 6 month tenancy from start to finish. We made a request in the renewal that required liaising with the leaseholder and the freeholder management, she managed to get it sorted within 2 working days! Communication was excellent, keeping me updated with necessary info and always polite. Credit to Richard Kendall!

      Laurence - June 2023
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      Has gone above and beyond
      Would like to start by thanking staff member holly robinson a fantastic checkout inspector who has gone above and beyond to make my end of tenancy stress free and helped my little familys move professionally and successfully I would like to wish you all the best with future tenants and would highly recommend you to anyone. Many thanks ¿¿

      Amy - June 2023
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      Kelly has been absolutely amazing
      Had a very positive experience with Richard Kendall estate agents @Normanton Branch. Extremely nice and professional from start to finish Kelly has been absolutely amazing. Thanks to her renting a new house has been a smooth and pleasant experience for us. Her support is greatly appreciated. Totally recommend them, they are the very best.

      G M - June 2023
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      Solving any problems so fast.
      I'm so glad. The best agency I'm ever had. Solving any problems so fast.

      Natalja - June 2023
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      I couldnt be more thankful ¿¿
      Amy has been absolutely amazing from start to finish. Always tending to any difficulties I had and she made sure that she did everything she could to give me the perfect home for me and my boys. I couldnt be more thankful ¿¿ 

       Siobhan - August 2023
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      They went above and beyond
      They went above and beyond to make things easy for us when we was renting are new home, especially Kelly she was amazing ¿

      Angela - September 2023
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      Excellent customer service
      Excellent customer service.

      Mark - October 2023
    • Tenant Testimonial

      Helpful, reassuring and informative.
      Could not have asked for anyone better than Alice at Richard Kendall's she was so helpful, reassuring and informative. We were kept informed of everything as it went along and felt reassured all the way. I would highly recommend.

      Bob - October 2023
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      Kelly went above and beyond
      Kelly went above and beyond to secure my rental and achieve within a short timeline to move in.

      Rachel - October 2023
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