Why Use Oliver Wild Residential Letting Agency?

We have over 25 years experience in portfolio management, property consultancy and renting houses & flats in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon. As landlords ourselves we understand what’s important to you. Whether you have one property or a large portfolio, we have the experience to rent out your properties and manage your investments effectively.

Oliver Wild letting agency was formed to provide a professional, pro-active service to landlords. We want to look after your assets long term and will work with you to maximise your returns, providing an exceptional personal service that sets us apart from the opposition.

We understand that by letting us manage your property, you are entrusting us with your most valuable assets. We take every possible precaution to ensure that it is well looked after; from finding the right tenants, to keeping your property well maintained, we are protecting your income and the long term value of your portfolio.

The Services We Offer

We offer 3 levels of services to landlords; Let Only, Let and Rent Collection or Full Management. Whichever service you go for we will market the property with the same pro active approach. The only difference is what happens once a tenant has been found:

Evaluating and marketing your property

• Property rental appraisal.
• Advice on regulations and landlord responsibilities.
• Arranging required documentation for gas safety and energy performance certificates.
• Marketing of the property on the internet, advertising in the local property paper and a To Let board outside your property.
• Accompanied viewings around your property with prospective tenants.

Selecting the tenants

• During the viewings we will work hard to establish the tenant’s suitability.
• All potential tenants are carefully vetted prior to us proceeding. Enquiries are made through a specialist referencing agency, which also checks the applicant's credit history.

Full Management Service

• Includes evaluation and marketing of your property and tenant selection.
• Preparing and completing the tenancy agreement with your tenant.
• Collect the deposit and initial rent payment before tenancy commences.
• We will pay the deposit into your chosen Tenant Deposit Scheme (TDS).
• We will compile an inventory of your property to record the condition of the property. This is checked at the end of the tenancy, to ensure there are no defects other than the normal wear and tear, before refunding the tenant’s deposit.
• Undertake regular property inspections, visiting your property after 3 months on a new tenancy and then every 6 months to make sure it’s in top condition. If we think any works needs doing we will let you know.
• Day to day maintenance, we will look after your property and manage your tenants if there are any maintenance issues, from a leaking tap to re-decorating, using our approved team of contractors. If you prefer, we can use your own contractor. We do not charge you for this service.
• We will collect the rent on your behalf and transfer it directly to your bank account, after any deductions. We will arrange to pay any contractors bills on your behalf.
• You will receive monthly statements, keeping you up to date on your rent payments and any maintenance spending.
• Even if you haven’t let your property through Oliver Wild you can still use our property management service.

Let Only

• Includes evaluation and marketing of your property and tenant selection.
• Preparing and completing the tenancy agreement with your tenant.
• We will arrange for the rental payments to be made direct to your account.
• We will compile an inventory of your property to record the condition pre-let.
• The initial rent and deposit will be paid to you within 10 working days.

Let and Rent Collection

• In additional to the Let Only service we will collect the rent from your tenants on a monthly basis and pay the funds directly into your bank account.
• We will manage your tenant’s payments and keep them on schedule.
• We will step in if your tenant falls into arrears and manage the situation.

 
Please contact us for a free evaluation of your rental property or to discuss portfolio management.