Thinking of letting your property?

For many reasons, the last few years have seen a boom in the private rented sector. The introduction of Assured Shorthold tenancy arrangements in the Housing Act 1988 and the popularity of ‘buy to let’ has led to many new Landlords entering the rental sector in recent years.

Letting property is very popular, whether it is a landlord wishing to travel for twelve months and leave their property to be managed by us, or whether it is a professional landlord who is aware that an investment property can be self financing, while also hopefully realising a capital appreciation.

Letting your property with Apricot

Apricot Estates have a successful letting team and have slowly over the years, built up its reputation through the professional service provided by our trained and experienced staff. This has inevitably led to us securing many properties on our books, and particularly, keeping the same satisfied landlords year after year. Part of the service Apricot provides is to act as an agent on behalf of the Landlord, ensuring Landlords get the right tenants for their properties and that communication is clear between the Landlord and potential tenants.

Our extensive advertising in the local press and London wide, as well as global coverage provided by our website and other portals will give your property the widest possible coverage. We accompany applicants on all appointments and our experienced vetting department will carry out thorough reference checks contacting a range of referees prior to agreeing any let. In addition via our association with HomeLet we are able to offer a range of insurance-backed Rent Guarantee schemes and Referencing checks.

When renting for the first time, a landlord has a number of issues to consider. When letting your property through Apricot, you can be sure we will introduce a reliable tenant who will care for your property while they occupy it.

Apricot offers a comprehensive service. For example, whatever furniture is required, a single item to a whole house; Apricot can arrange the supply, delivery and collection of furniture, quickly and efficiently. This includes advice and preparation of a furnishing scheme.

Our full management package includes full inventories and the notification of the relevant authorities of the change of tenancy. We ensure that your property is well maintained and will set a figure for your bills that will not be exceeded without your approval. A statement of account will be sent to you on a regular basis.

Via our association with HomeLet Insurance Apricot Estates have access to an exclusive range of tenant referencing products to ensure that your investment is safeguarded. We can credit check applicants within minutes and can offer a Comprehensive Rent guarantee at a reasonable cost to our Landlords.

Apricot offers an experienced and friendly service, which allows established and newly established landlords to benefit from the many services our company provides. In order to meet that demand we constantly require rental properties of a high standard.

For further information about the lettings market please visit our lettings regulation section.

Apricot would be delighted to extend to you the offer of a free lettings valuation, carried out at your convenience. Just call our office or fill out the PLEASE VALUE MY HOME form and we will respond promptly and efficiently to your request.