Sit back and relax as we apply our knowledge, experience and expertise in the lettings arena to provide landlords with a seamless service to maximise the return on their property investment. We offer three levels of service to suit all the requirements that landlords may have so we cover all bases.
No agent in the area manages more stock than we do and we’ve won numerous awards for our work in the field, including being recognised as the Best Letting agent in Yorkshire at the esteemed ESTA Awards. The three levels of service make it easier and give flexibility and peace of mind for every landlord.
The lettings sector is one which undergoes frequent change in the regulatory landscape including the current Renters Reform Bill. Our team of dedicated lettings experts have an A-Z understanding of the regulations to ensure you have every base covered.
Our numbers speak for themselves: we manage more properties than any agent in the area, take an average of just 36 days to let your property and cover a broad range of properties including high end rentals of up to £3000 pcm.
We have a number of rental guarantees in place to remove the prospect of arrears and undertake a rigorous tenant reference check. We’re members of NFOPP and ARLA and always endeavour to introduce you to the best landlord insurance package.
We understand that communication is key. Our online tracker allows you to monitor tenancy details, inspections, work order and download statements 24/7 and we offer fast, on-demand interaction with your tenants to address any issues that arise. It’s a doddle to use.
We can help larger landlords and investors source and develop Build to Rent (BTR) purpose-built housing developments via our New Homes team. These developments are designed for rent rather than sale and are becoming increasingly popular due to increased rental demand from tenants and the higher returns which are now achievable. We can offer an in-house professionally managed service via our established Lettings Department.
All landlords have different requirements depending on how much they wish to be involved and we offer tailored packages to suit all needs.
As the title suggests this is the full ‘belt and braces’ package and is aimed at those landlords who want to take the stress out of the whole process and let Robert Watts deal with the full day-to-day running of their property rental.
Our comprehensive service aims to help landlords avoid any nasty surprises and includes initial marketing, finding suitable tenants, all safety checks, preparing the agreement, move-ins, rent collection, inspections and organisation of any repairs. Rent guarantees are also available on this option at an additional fee
Our mid-level service is ideal for landlords who are on hand to deal with the day-to-day maintenance of their property, but want Robert Watts’ 30-year knowledge and experience in rent collection. This service can be combined with our ‘Let Only’ service to find a suitable tenant and prepare the contract and additional services are also available such as inventories and rent guarantees to give full peace of mind. These extra services can be included for additional fees.
This entry level service is perfect for landlords with the time and expertise to commit to the day to day running of their investment but want the full experience and back up provided by Robert Watts for marketing the house and moving in the tenant, to make sure the tenancy gets off to the best possible start.
The initial set up fee is £360 including VAT (£300 plus £60 VAT).
We then charge 10% plus VAT of the gross rent collected per month as a management fee. For example, if the rent is £600 p.c.m., the fee would be £60 plus £12 VAT, totaling £72 per month.
With a minimum management fee of £60 plus VAT (£72 including £12 VAT).
The fee starts at £600 including VAT (£500 plus £100 VAT) for rents up to £800 p.c.m., increasing to £900 including VAT (£750 plus £150 VAT) for rents from £800 p.c.m. up to £1500 p.c.m., then increasing to £1200 including VAT (£1000 plus £200 VAT) for rents over £1500 p.c.m.
The initial set up fee is £270 including VAT (£225 plus £45 VAT).
We then charge 6% plus VAT of the gross rent collected per month as a fee. For example, if the rent is £600 p.c.m., the fee would be £42.30 including VAT (£36 plus £7.20 VAT).
There are different elements of service included and not included in the set-up fees, which will be discussed at valuation.
We can offer referencing and Right to Rent Checks on all packages starting at £60 plus VAT and Rent Guarantee for the Premium package starting from £250 p.a.
Follow our comprehensive step-by-step free guide for everything you need to know about letting your property.
