Having an empty property can be stressful. Maximise the return on your Investment by acting fast in finding a reliable tenant who will pay the best price.

Step 1 Accurate valuation

Your aim should be to let your property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. Our expert valuers carry out hundreds of valuations every month giving us intimate and unparalleled knowledge of property values in your area.

This is why we consistently achieve the asking price across all our clients' properties.

Call us on the below numbers to book your free valuation;

· Neston Branch 0151 336 8171

Step 2 Selecting an estate agent

When choosing a letting agent consider their opening hours, when they will be available to conduct viewings, their high street presence and what kind of marketing your property will receive.

These are critical to obtaining the maximum rental value for your property.

You should also check if your agent will organise your government-required Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on your behalf or if you need to arrange this yourself?

You are responsible for making this document available to prospective and future tenants.

Vista Abode can arrange this for you.

Step 3 Considering a short let?

Letting your property as a short let (for a period of up to six months) can be an ideal solution as you will benefit from the following: high returns on your property, rent paid in advance, flexibility of commitment, minimum void periods, Property Management and often high quality corporate tenants.

Step 4 Benefits of Corporate Services

Vista Abode Lettings Department assists companies who are looking to find properties for their employees.

Letting your property through this specialist department has the benefit of a wide variety of applicants from reputable companies, willing to pay a premium for high levels of service and peace of mind.

Step 5 Consider Property Management

Property Management can be the key to reaping maximum rental returns on your property.

Many tenants insist on renting managed properties and are often prepared to pay a premium for this.

Instructing Vista Abode to manage your property gives you peace of mind that both your property and tenant will be cared for 24/7.

You're dedicated Property Manager will look after the general day-to-day management and more complex issues such as emergency repairs, collection of rent, transfer of utilities and much more.

Step 6 Presenting your property

First impressions count, making the presentation of your property is critical to a successful let.

Consider addressing any DIY jobs you have been meaning to get done, add a fresh coat of paint where necessary and try to declutter to make rooms appear larger.

Vista Abode's team of well trained 'Photographers' will then take photographs, create 360° tours, produce interactive floor-plans and write comprehensive property descriptions, all in just one visit.

Step 7 Preparing your property for tenancy

Before you let your property for the first time you must obtain a professional and comprehensive inventory.

This will set out the condition and contents of the property. Vista Abode will carry out a professional inventory on your behalf.

Long term tenancies (6 months or more).

Step 8 Marketing your property

To find your perfect tenant you need to give your property maximum exposure across a wide range of media.

When you instruct Vista Abode to let your property you will automatically benefit from our unrivalled, comprehensive marketing package, including: exposure on our personal website, plus Rightmove, plus full colour property details, plus email and SMS property alerts.

Step 9 Accompanied viewings

Our longer opening hours are essential to maximise viewing opportunities for your property - in fact over 40% of our viewings are carried out after work and at weekends.

Accompanied viewings also mean we can use our expertise to help let your property.

Our offices are open 9am-5:30pm Monday to Friday and 9am-4:30pm Saturdays, 12pm-4:30pm Sundays and Bank Holidays are a normal working day.

In addition, our phone lines are open 9am-7pm, 7 days a week.

Step 10 Receiving an offer

As soon as an offer is received we will contact you to communicate full details of an offer along with any special conditions to help you decide whether or not to accept.

Step 11 Offer agreed

Once you accept an offer we will do the following, regardless of whether your property is managed:

• Carry out full in depth referencing on the proposed tenants.

• Draw up and arrange signing of Tenancy Agreement

• Collect moving-in payment (rent + deposit)

We can also, subject to a fee, get your property ready for move-in and:

•Carry out check-in and inventory

•Organise Gas Safety Inspection and Portable Appliance test

•Arrange professional cleaning of your property

For your added peace of mind, where applicable we will hold the deposit as a stakeholder and register this with a deposit protection scheme, resulting in a faster and more efficient deposit release process at the end of the tenancy.

Step 12 Completion

Upon completion, keys will be released to the inventory clerk or the tenant on moving-in day.

For managed properties, we will provide the tenant with contact details of their dedicated Property Manager.

Congratulations, your property is now let!

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