Landlords
Professional marketing, careful tenant selection and experienced property management from an independent Loughborough letting team.
Letting with Huntleys
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Flexible support for landlords
Choose a one-off tenant-find service or ongoing support with rent collection and complete property management. Each option builds on the service before it.
One-off service
£450
inc. VAT
A complete marketing and tenancy set-up service for landlords who will manage the property themselves.
What’s included
Ongoing financial management
£300 + 6%
inc. VAT
Our tenant-find service, followed by ongoing rent processing, arrears contact, statements and rent-review support.
What’s included
Complete property management
£300 + 10%
inc. VAT
Our most comprehensive service, with Huntleys acting as the tenant’s main point of contact throughout the tenancy.
What’s included
Property costs such as repairs, safety certificates, licences and other third-party services remain the landlord’s responsibility. Full details are set out in our agency agreement.
Marketing your property
We promote your property across the leading portals, our established social channels and targeted online advertising, helping it reach more suitable tenants.
From valuation to move-in
Landlord guidance
Answers to common questions about letting and managing your property with Huntleys.
We consider the property’s location, size, condition, specification and likely audience alongside comparable local homes and current tenant demand. Because we let a high volume of property across the area, we receive regular, first-hand feedback from tenants and can quickly judge how far the market is likely to support a higher rent. This helps us recommend an achievable figure that maximises income while still attracting suitable applicants and avoiding an unnecessary void through overpricing. Book a rental valuation.
Landlords can choose from tenant-find, rent collection and fully managed services. The right option depends on how involved you wish to remain, and we explain the responsibilities, charges and ongoing level of support before you instruct us. Under our fully managed service, tenancy agreements, referencing, inventories, property inspections, rent reviews, deposit protection and deposit disputes are included in the standard management fee. We do not add a markup to contractors’ fees. Explore our landlord services.
We create a tailored listing using professional photography, a floorplan, a video tour and a comprehensive written description, with drone photography and aerial video used where appropriate. Available homes are promoted through all major property portals, our own website, social media and our prominent Loughborough town-centre office.
We agree the service and marketing plan with you, prepare the property listing and arrange the required tenancy checks and documentation. Once a suitable tenant is found, we coordinate the move-in and, where instructed, continue with rent collection, property visits, maintenance coordination and day-to-day tenancy management. View the lettings process.
If a property is well advertised and optimally priced, we anticipate securing a tenant within two weeks, although this can often be as quick as a few days. Referencing then usually then takes 2-3 days.
We don’t believe that this is in either of our best interests. We are sometimes approached by tenants who are either high-risk or inappropriate for other reasons. We have found that when turned down, they reapply through the competing agent who may present them in a favourable light so they don’t lose the business.
Huntleys conducts the following checks where possible and will inform you of any concerns arising: Identity checks for proof of identity, such as a passport or driving license, to verify the prospective tenant is who they say they are; Credit checks to ensure that they have a good credit history and can manage their finances responsibly; Employment checks to verify that the tenant can afford the rent; and Reference from previous landlords to verify the tenant's rental history; Right to rent checks are required to ensure that tenants have the legal right to rent property in the UK.
When a tenant reports a maintenance issue, we will attempt to troubleshoot and resolve it over the phone. If we establish that this is impossible, we will contact you for your instructions on how to proceed. If we can’t reach you, we will only proceed if it is an emergency or when required by law. You or your preferred contractor may undertake any work you are qualified for; otherwise, we can instruct from our bank of accredited contractors. We will endeavour to keep costs down during this process and establish liability. We can then settle any invoices on your behalf with any funds we process for you.
Under our Fully managed service, we visit occupied properties every three months, and a brief condition report will be emailed to you. This will include photos if possible.
We check and process rents every business day. If a tenant doesn’t pay, in the first instance, they will receive a simple reminder to check their account and to make payment. Then, should they fail to pay or respond, we follow up with a phone call, email and text messages as appropriate, typically twice a week. Finally, should it become evident that a tenant cannot, or will not, pay, we will present you with your options on how to proceed.
Under both our Fully Managed and Rent Collection services, we will regularly review the rent for your property and advise you on current market conditions and comparable rental values. Following the Renters’ Rights Act, most tenancies are now open-ended periodic tenancies rather than fixed-term agreements requiring renewal. This means the previous renewal process has largely been replaced by a formal rent review process. In most cases, the first rent review can take place at the 12-month point, with rent increases then limited to once per year. Where a rent increase is appropriate, we will advise you on the correct procedure and, where instructed, arrange for the required Section 13 notice to be served. Tenants must usually be given at least two months’ notice, and the proposed rent should reflect the current market. We always recommend balancing a fair market rent with good tenant retention.
Our inventory and condition reports are evidence-based and rely heavily on photos instead of opinions. A typical 3-bed property will usually have over 500 photos. Should any damage occur to the property during the tenancy, we believe that well-documented before and after photos should put you in a better position than subjective comments such as “fair condition”. Our Fully managed service includes the inventory report and deposit disputes with the DPS.
Under our fully managed service, once a tenancy has ended and the tenant vacates, we will check the property’s condition against the inventory and report any discrepancies to you. It is your prerogative as to where deductions should be proposed. Should there be a dispute with your tenant, we will collate the relevant evidence and present your case to the DPS for adjudication.
We let and manage homes throughout Loughborough and the surrounding Charnwood area, including Quorn, Mountsorrel, Shepshed, Sileby, Barrow upon Soar, Rothley, Hathern and Woodhouse Eaves. Speak to our team about a property outside these locations and we will confirm whether we can help.
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