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Here are some of our most frequently asked questions, along with some more obscure ones too. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, you can also connect directly with any of our panel of experts using the ‘Ask The Panel’ section on the right.

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What if there are maintenance issues or breakdowns at the property?

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Where we are managing on your behalf, tenants will inform us of any issues and we will get one of our approved contractors to visit and make recommendations. If the job is extensive, then we will provide three quotations for you to choose from. Our contractors are subject to strict standards and turnaround times to ensure both tenant and landlord satisfaction. We will deduct any costs for works from the monthly rent. In the event of an emergency that occurs out of hours, we have a 24hr contact line that tenants can call and contractors will be sent to secure/deal with the emergency and report on any further action that is required.

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How do I get my rent?

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We will collect the rent on your behalf, make any necessary deductions and forward the balance to your account as supplied. We provide a paperless statement and can also provide income and expenditure statements in readiness for your tax return if applicable. If you have a number of properties we can account to you once a month with a summary report.

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I’ve heard about HMO’s, what are they?

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Each borough council runs different licensing schemes for HMO’s. (Houses in Multiple Occupation) or for properties in general. There are mandatory, selective and additional licensing requirements. We have a specialist HMO department that can advise on what type of license is required, if any, and can make the necessary application to the council (subject to fees and license costs) on your behalf.

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