As the longest-established agents in the area, Salter Rex has been involved in letting residential property in the Boroughs of Camden, Islington and the surrounding areas for many years. It is not by chance that Salter Rex has been in business since 1855. It is by providing a market-leading service to our clients and customers.
For landlords, from the point of your initial enquiry through market research, appraisal, viewings, securing the best possible rent, referencing, contract-signing to move-in and beyond, you have the reassurance of your interests being looked-after by dedicated, experienced professionals at every stage.
When you hand over the keys to your home, we understand that you are placing your trust in your agent to treat your most valuable asset in the same way they would treat their own. This is the prime principle of our service.
For tenants, our aim is to provide the best service possible, guiding you through the process of finding a home to suit your needs and budget as simply and efficiently and without the unpleasant surprise of hidden charges.
As with all service industries, the factor that differentiates the quality of the service is the quality of the team. At Salter Rex, our long-established team of qualified, reliable professionals have many years of experience of providing outstanding service to our clients in our core areas, as our many testimonials will endorse.
Our fees are clear and transparent, with clients paying only what has been agreed, without hidden charges or extras. As full members of RICS (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), Salter Rex adheres to the most rigorous standards of practice.
We realise that your property, whether it is your former home or part of a large portfolio, is usually your most important investment and, in many cases, a pension. Our purpose is to realise the highest return possible and to help that investment and/or pension grow. To this end we use professional third-party referencing and highly-detailed photographic inventory providers to protect your interests.
Our marketing and coverage is second to none, with all our properties advertised on the most popular portals including Rightmove, Zoopla, Onthemarket and Primelocation, amongst many others, using professional photography and floor plans. Headed by Andy Cassels, our experienced letting team will contact waiting tenants by phone, email and SMS as soon as instructions are received, securing a tenant suited to your property and circumstances at the best possible rent, in the shortest possible time.
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With regular changes in legislation from both national Government and Local Authorities, even long-standing landlords can find themselves behind the curve when it comes to keeping up to date with changes. We are always pleased to answer questions from landlords – Call us today!!
Is it better to let my property furnished or unfurnished?
We receive a roughly similar number of enquiries for both furnished and unfurnished properties, with many tenants looking for each “type” of property, so we advise landlords to be as flexible as possible to increase the number of potential tenants that the property might appeal to.
In the majority of cases, we advise clients to avoid unnecessary outlay on furniture, prior to a property being marketed, avoiding the landlord having the expense or inconvenience of storing unwanted items.
Usually, it is worth supplying basic items on request, if it enables a landlord to secure a good tenant. We have excellent suppliers able to provide good-quality furnishings and household goods at reasonable cost, where necessary.
What are the most important considerations when presenting my property to potential tenants?
Presenting the property in the best possible condition is the most important thing a landlord can do before marketing. This not only makes the property more attractive to tenants, but also demonstrates that you care about your property, which will encourage the tenant to do likewise.
Before the property is marketed, it is important to make sure it is in excellent decorative order. It is not necessary to freshly decorate every room, but it is important to address any worn or tired-looking decor to ensure the overall effect is pleasing.
Cleanliness and tidiness are absolutely vital – Again, before the property is shown to tenants, ensure that it has been cleaned from top to bottom to a high standard, including the inside of the fridge, oven and other fitted appliances. If the property is furnished, minimise clutter – this helps emphasize the space available and assists the tenant in imagining in a positive way what it would be like to live there
How do I know I have the right tenant moving into my property?
We thoroughly reference all tenants before they move in using a well established referencing agency. The references will be sent to you for approval and will include a credit check, employment reference and previous landlords’ reference.
In most cases you are welcome to meet or speak directly to prospective tenants prior to committing, if you wish to. There is the option of rent guarantee insurance, for added peace of mind, but we very seldom encounter difficulties with tenants as our referencing procedure is very thorough.
Ultimately, the most significant factor in choosing the right tenant, is the experience and recommendation of the agent. At Salter Rex, our lettings staff have many years of experience in sourcing tenants and understand the right questions to ask, prior to the potential tenant even visiting the property. Our team are all mature individuals, working collaboratively to secure the most suitable tenant and best rental value, rather than individually, with the resulting conflict of interests when advising clients.
What is the difference between managed and unmanaged lets?
The difference between a managed and unmanaged (“let only”) service relates to what happens after the tenant has moved into the property.
Both managed and “let only” services include full marketing, securing a tenant and agreeing a rent, provision of a tenancy agreement, referencing, arranging the inventory and registering the deposit (if required).
For a “let only” tenancy, once the documentation is completed, the landlord and tenant are introduced. From that point, collection of rent, arrangement of property maintanance or repair, compliance with legislation are looked after by the landlord (We would recommend leaving an extra key wih us, in case of emergencies and of course, are always happy to answer any questions)
For managed properties, prior to the tenant moving in, they are introduced to our property management team, who will be their point of contact for the duration of the tenancy. We collect the rent, transferring it to your chosen account each month. We arrange for necessary repairs and maintenance and ensure that the property remains compliant with any changes in legislation. In addition, we will arrange the repairs and ensure that all necessary certificates are up to date and that the property remains fully compliant with changing legislation.
What happens if the tenant wants to leave before the end of the tenancy?
The tenancy agreement is a binding contract between landlord and tenant, so the tenant is responsible for the full amount of the rent until the end of the contract. In reality, if a tenant has a change of circumstances and urgently needs to move, the property can be marketed with the agreement of all parties and a new tenant secured, at which point the landlord can release the original tenant from the contract. There should be no cost implication to the landlord in this event.
