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Private Landlords in Chesterfield

If you are a Chesterfield private landlord looking for a trustworthy company to manage all your Chesterfield residential management needs, then look no further than Dales and Peaks Property Management & Letting Agents.

Why use Dales & Peaks Property Management and Lettings Agents? The team at Dales and Peaks has years of experience in supporting landlords with their Chesterfield residential property management requirements. For landlords in Chesterfield we can manage the whole letting process from start-to-finish, we have every base covered – and probably quite a few Chesterfield landlords had not even thought of!

Our expertise is adaptable right across the Chesterfield residential letting market – from single buy-to-let investors, to much larger Chesterfield letting property portfolios. Dales and Peaks’ ARLA trained staff can handle every step of the rental process for Chesterfield landlords, whether it is for a house to rent in Chesterfield or a flat to rent in Chesterfield.

As part of our Chesterfield residential management services we have negotiated highly competitive rates for essential items such as landlords gas safety certificates, electrical safety checks, essential building work, painting and decoration, regular or one off cleaning and garden maintenance. Dales and Peaks can also arrange an energy performance certificate in line with legislation.

All of our tenants are fully vetted prior to acceptance for any of our houses to let in Chesterfield or flats to let in Chesterfield. We also advise Chesterfield landlords to use a rental warranty policy, this will cover the normal monthly payments should your tenant default for any reason.

Dales and Peaks provides Chesterfield landlords with fast and cost efficient solutions for residential property management in Chesterfield. We have three standard levels of service available to Chesterfield landlords, but these are also flexible to suit your requirements. The service levels include three options: Letting Only; Rental Collection Service; Platinum Service.

Included in Dales and Peaks’ services are all the relevant landlord forms required for private landlords in Chesterfield; advice and support on issues such as landlords insurance, tenancy and rental agreements, and all other key legal requirements for letting in Chesterfield.

We have a comprehensive support service for landlords considering hiring a Chesterfield letting agent for their residential property management in Chesterfield, with a range of services to suit your needs. We take Landlords through the whole process with our step-by-step guide, ensuring all aspects of the Chesterfield property rental process are covered.

Our step-by-step guide to Chesterfield residential property management includes:
Valuation Your aim should be to let your Chesterfield rental property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. We undertake expert valuation of your house to let Chesterfield or flat to let in Chesterfield, and have up-to-the minute knowledge of Chesterfield rental values; just one of the reasons why we consistently achieve our landlord’s asking price to produce the best yield for them.

Why use a letting agent in Chesterfield?
Over the last two years there have been many ‘accidental’ landlords who have been unable to sell their property in Chesterfield and have been forced into renting it out as an alternative. What new and experienced Chesterfield landlords must consider is to ensure that they comply with all the current legislation and that their property is fit for purpose. A Chesterfield letting agent will fully credit reference prospective tenants and obtain all other relevant checks. Unfortunately, many private landlords do not tend to do this. Dales and Peaks will place the tenant’s bond in the Deposit Protection Scheme providing peace of mind for the tenant. Did you know that if the bond is not placed in such a scheme within 14 days then the private landlord must repay the tenant three times as much! Chesterfield letting agents have access to powerful marketing tools such as online property portals, which enables the rental property to be showcased to as wide an audience as possible. At Dales and Peaks we will conduct viewings evenings and weekends to ensure that the rental property is let as soon as possible.

What type of let?
There are a number of options when it comes to letting your property in Chesterfield. You can choose to furnish or let as unfurnished. Short or long-term options are also available, and Dales and Peaks will advise you on the best route to take based on our extensive knowledge of the Chesterfield letting market.

Corporate Services
Dales and Peaks has the reputation as a leading Chesterfield letting agent for assisting local companies with good quality furnished and unfurnished accommodation for their employees looking for a house to rent in Chesterfield or a flat to rent in Chesterfield.

Residential Property Management
Residential property management can be key to assisting Chesterfield landlords make the maximum rental return on your property, whilst minimising potential losses. Many tenants prefer fully managed properties as it gives them peace of mind – and good news for the private landlord, they will often pay a premium for this service. Opting for a residential property management service from Dales and Peaks means that your property is fully managed and you know that your tenant will be looked after 24/7. We will appoint a dedicated Chesterfield property manager who will be responsible for the management of your Chesterfield rental property on a day to day basis, including rental monitoring and sometimes the more complex and tricky issues as and when they arise.

Presenting Your Property
First impressions really do count and are absolutely critical for a successful Chesterfield let. Dales and Peaks will give Chesterfield landlords a guideline of what tenants can expect in their new rental property. If your Chesterfield let requires remedial work, we have a dedicated team of professional trades’ people who will quote competitive prices. When your rental property is ready for presenting to prospective tenants in Chesterfield, we will organise photographs and produce a comprehensive letting property description.

Preparing Your Property for the Chesterfield letting market
If you are letting your Chesterfield property for the first time you will require an Energy Performance Certificate, a Gas Safety Certificate and full electrical check. Dales and Peaks can organise all of these services at competitive prices. Details of your landlord insurance will be required and if applicable, your mortgagee’s consent to let. Dales and Peaks will also complete a rental property inventory and schedule of condition for your tenant in preparation for move in.

Marketing Your Property
We guarantee to upload your Chesterfield let onto our web site within 24 hours of receiving your instruction. Your Chesterfield rental property will also be uploaded onto other online property portals within 48 hours. Dales and Peaks also has a tenant waiting database and will conduct a tenant match immediately. All prospective tenants will be contacted either by phone, email or SMS text alerts. We will also erect our distinctive ‘To Let’ board within 48 hours of instruction and endeavour to create maximum marketing exposure in the shortest possible time.

Accompanied Viewings
Dales and Peaks’ viewing service for your Chesterfield let is designed to assist the prospective tenant and their viewing request. That is why we will conduct viewings of your rental property at weekends and evenings so that they don’t have to take time off work. We will ensure that our staff have detailed knowledge of your property to let in Chesterfield so it can be presented in the best possible way. Dales and Peaks will also provide you with as much feedback as possible.

Receiving an Offer
As soon as we receive an offer for your Chesterfield letting property we will contact you to communicate all the details and relevant information from the tenant.

Offer Agreed
Once our Chesterfield landlord accepts the offer we will start the tenant screening process. When this is completed we will advise you in writing with all the relevant details including a proposed move in date. Regardless of whether the rental property is part of our residential management service we will:
- Organise the signing of tenancy agreements
- Collect the first month’s rent and Bond
- Carry out check-in inventory
- Organise all accounts to be set up for utilities and council tax

Completion
Upon completion, keys will be released to the inventory clerk or the tenant on moving-in day. For our managed properties in Chesterfield, we will provide the tenant with contact details of their dedicated property manager. For non-managed properties we will provide tenants with their landlord’s contact details. All tenants are provided with a welcome pack including copy letters to the utility companies and council. Dales and Peaks will ensure that your rental balance is remitted to you within 48 hours of completion, and a follow up landlords pack will be sent with a comprehensive statement together with all relevant correspondence.

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