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Tenant Reference
If you are renting a property through Charles Stratton you will be required to fill in a reference form that will be submitted for each individual on the tenancy. You will need to comply by these procedures so a full credit check can be conducted.
If you are in or have been in rented accommodation within the last three years we will contact your current and previous landlords. If you have had more than one employer in the last three years, they will also be contacted. If you are self employed, we will need to contact your accountant or you will have to provide six months personal bank statements.
In order for references to be concluded swiftly, we would suggest you contact your referees in advance to release this information to us. Sometimes, we may also require a UK Guarantor if you are unemployed, a student, or have not been continuously employed for the last year, or your income is not sufficient enough to cover your monthly rent payments.
Letting & Renting with Charles Stratton
Whether you are selling or letting your home, it is essential that you achieve the maximum price and that the process is conducted efficiently with the minimum fuss.
ADVICE
A smooth and successful sale or let depends on far more than accurate pricing. For example, a member of our team can advise you on the best way to present your property and the right time to put it on the market. They can also inform you on how to comply with any relevant legislation ensuring that you avoid potential problems further down the line.
MARKETING
This is the key to a successful sale or let in today’s hi-tech world it is not surprising that technology plays a great part in implementing our marketing strategy. We use our own website and the major property web portals to extensively market all properties. Purchasers and tenants are kept up-to-date with emails and texts informing them of all new properties. We also advertise extensively in the press.
RESPONSE
Our constantly updated and monitored database, combined with the latest technology, brings your property to the attention of the maximum number of potential purchasers in the shortest time. The result: an extremely rapid response from the market.
COMMUNICATION
All viewings will be agreed with you and accompanied by one of our experienced and friendly team member. Any offers, legal and transactional developments will be relayed to you immediately and you will also be provided with regular progress updates. Once a sale or let has been agreed we will act as the central liaison between you, the purchaser, and the tenant and if other 3rd parties are involved i.e. solicitor and agents. Our professional consultants will work with all parties to ensure that any problems are dealt with as they arise and that the sale or let progresses smoothly and efficiently.
About EPC
From 1st October, if you enter into a new tenancy agreement, your landlord will have to supply an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
WHY DO I NEED AN EPC?
They tell you how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient, with the lowest fuel bills - are in band A.
It also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment. Better rated homes should have less impact through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings. The certificate includes recommendations on ways to improve the home’s energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment.
WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT TO RECEIVE THE EPC?
THE FACTS ABOUT EPCS
What our customers say...
"I would like to thank you for making my first year as a landlord stress free by finding a great tenant and at times going beyond your duties as a management company to help. I am very happy with the support I have received from all the staff at Charles Stratton a very professional and friendly company I would highly recommended Charles Stratton."
Mr R – Chafford Hundred