We are specialists in the letting of commercial property across Liverpool and the surrounding areas. We have been active in the property market since 1965 and have gained a wealth of experience which enables us to provide expert advice to our landlords and tenants. We are known for our unbeatable pricing and award winning customer service and the majority of our business originates from friends and family of previous clients. We believe we possess the knowledge and expertise required to quickly and efficiently find a tenant for your property and maximise its return.
For simplicity, we offer two main services to landlords; a letting only service and a full management service. Depending on the size and diversity of your portfolio, we may be able to work with you to create a bespoke service.
| Service | Letting Only Service | Full Management Service |
|---|---|---|
| Expert advice on preparing your property for the market including overview of the current market conditions | ||
| Assistance with current and ever changing legislation and regulations | ||
| An accurate and honest rental valuation backed up with local comparables | ||
| ARLA registered agent with Client Money Protection and redress scheme through The Property Ombudsman | ||
| Comprehensive online & offline marketing (your property will be marketed on Rightmove, Zoopla, niche portals, on this website, in our shop front, on social media and with a 'to let' board outside the property) | ||
| Exposure to our large database of active tenants | ||
| Competitive pricing on EPCs, gas safety certificates, smoke alarm/CO detectors and other services | ||
| Accompanied viewings including early evenings and weekends | ||
| Constructive feedback following viewings | ||
| Comprehensive tenant referencing (company/individual credit check, property ownerships checks, previous landlord references, accountants reference, trade references, etc) with optional rent & legal expenses insurance | ||
| Right to rent checks | ||
| Assistance with the drawing up and negotiation of a suitable lease and associated documents | ||
| Collection of first months rent and deposit (if applicable) | ||
| Setting up of standing order to collect ongoing rent | ||
| Property inventory/schedule of condition including photographs (optional) | ||
| Transfer of gas, electricity, water and council tax accounts | ||
| Service of energy performance certificate, gas safety certificate, landlord licence and 'How to rent: the checklist for renting in England' served on tenants where applicable | ||
| Key cutting service (at additional cost) | ||
| Access to an 'Online Account' to view property performance, tenancy information, invoices, statements, etc | ||
| Fortnightly property performance review until let | ||
| Ongoing rent collection and arrears management including property visits, service of notices, etc | ||
| Same-day rent payment from tenant to agent to landlord | ||
| Professional property maintenance through our team of approved contractors (no mark up) or your choice of preferred contractors | ||
| Organising the renewal of certificates/licences as required (e.g. gas safety certificate, etc) | ||
| Key holding service | ||
| 24/7 emergency tenant helpline | ||
| Lease renewals | ||
| Processing and allocation of the deposit at the end of the tenancy | ||
| Processing and allocation of the deposit at the end of the tenancy | ||
| Non-Resident Landlord tax assistance |
We believe our fees are priced extremely competitively but discounts may be available to portfolio landlords. All letting fees are payable upon success, no let, no fee!.
We charge a fixed fee of 9% inc. VAT (7.5% exc. VAT) of the first years headline rent excluding any incentives (rent free period, stepped rent, etc). There is a minimum fee of £599 inc. VAT (£499.16 exc. VAT) which is subject to change depending on the type, size and location of the property.
We charge 10% inc. VAT (8.33% exc. VAT) of the rent collected.
There is a charge of £72 inc. VAT (£60 exc. VAT) for a single, flush mounted, 3' x 4' commercial board or £144 inc. VAT (£120 exc. VAT) for two, 'V' mounted, 3' x 4' commercial boards. Further marketing materials such as banners, etc are available; prices vary depending on size/specification.
| Service | Explanation | Price (inc. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) | Legal requirement when letting a property, valid for 10 years. Quote is approximate, subject to change depending on size, etc of building. | £210 |
| Disbursements | For example, parking costs to carry out viewings | At cost |
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