Renting a Property

We have included a step-by-step guide to make renting simple and hassle-free. Please note that this only a general guideline as all transaction differ from each another.

First step is to request a free valuation with Marble Properties. This can be done either by calling us or completing a valuation form online. You can choose to let the property on a 'LET ONLY' or 'FULL MANAGEMENT' agreement with Marble Properties. Another factor you will need to consider is whether you would like to let the property furnished or unfurnished. Landlord request a valuation now!

It is very important that your property looks presentable to prospective clients. We recommend the property is professionally cleaned prior to the commencement of any viewings. Neutral colours throughout will also help improve desirability. And finally, little things such as tidy bed covers and sofa cushions can make a big difference. We can recommend you a number of professional cleaning companies.

All landlords have a legal obligation to ensure that their property complies with all required regulation covering safety of gas appliances, electrical appliances and any furnishings provided for the use of tenants. We can arrange such inspection on your behalf.

Once we have received instructions from you, we will arrange for professional photographs to be taken of your property and prepare the necessary marketing materials.

Your property will receive undivided attention from the moment 'go' benefiting from a number of advertising media including our website, Find a Property and various local publications. Our in-house Marketing team will ensure your property is presented in the most attractive way.

We will arrange all viewings between 10am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 10am - 4.30pm and prospective tenants will be chauffeured to your property.

Once we have found a suitable tenant(s) we will take a holding deposit and reference fees to secure the property and apply for references. If references are successful, we will proceed to the next stage. We aim to have the references completed within 3-5 working days.

We recommend that an inventory is carried out when a property is let furnished. This comprises of a full list of contents within the property for tenants use and also a schedule of condition. At the termination of the tenancy agreement, a schedule of dilapidations will be drawn up to assess if there should be any deductions from the security deposit. Marble Properties can assist you with all inventory requirements.

We will draw up the Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and any other legal agreement which will need to be signed by both parties. A copy will be forwarded to you and one kept in file.

If the property is rented on a 'LET ONLY' basis, we will collect the first months rent and the security deposit. We will then forward this to you after our commission has been deducted. The way landlord hold deposits have now changed. It is now a legal requirement that all deposits held by Landlords for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy MUST be protected in a deposit protection scheme (DPS). Marble Properties can advise you on this. If the property is rented on a 'FULL MANAGEMENT' basis, in addition to the above we will collect the rent for you every month, undertake any repair issues and carry out quarterly inspection of your property.

Once all this is completed, utilities are transferred to your tenant's name. Your property is now LET. Congratulations

• What can you afford?
• What areas are you considering? We cover vast areas so you will always have a choice
• What type properties are interested in and how many bedrooms?
• When are you looking to move?
• Have you registered your interest with us? Register your details online
• Are you working full-time? If not, you will need a guarantor?
• Do you have adverse credit history? If so, you will need a guarantor
• Costs you will need to consider include reference fees, administrative and removal costs.