Property Letting / Portfolio for Over 50s

Welcome to our page especially for First Choice Lettings and Property Management Service prospective tenants.

Listed below are the 3 key stages to renting a property through First Choice Lettings and Management and what will be expected of you.

Start of tenancy

To pay the deposit and any advance rent promptly.
To provide full details of all the tenants name, home and email address, home and mobile telephone number and next of kin.
To carefully check and sign your agreement and the inventory of the property within the first 7 days of the tenancy. Report any inaccuracies or discrepancies in writing to the landlord or agent within this timescale.
To change all utility bills into the lead tenant’s name.
To report any repairs or outstanding items required when you move in as soon as possible so that they can be attended to.
To apply to the Council for exemption from Council Tax through the government website where applicable.
It is strongly recommended that you take out appropriate possessions’ insurance.

During tenancy

To behave in a reasonable manner, with consideration for neighbours, landlords/agents.
To be responsible for the behaviour of any visitors to the property.
To discuss any proposed changes of tenancy with the landlord and obtain his/her prior agreement before making any changes.
To pay the rent promptly. In the event of genuine difficulties, you should discuss the problem with the landlord as soon as possible.
To report repairs to the landlord/agent promptly in writing (email is fine) and allow access for inspection, repairs and viewings.
To take care of the property, its furniture and equipment and pay if necessary for any items damaged accidentally or by inappropriate behaviour.
To make use of any security measures provided.
To use fire detection and protection equipment responsibly.
To keep the property adequately ventilated and heated to reduce risk of mould/damp from condensation.
Ventilate the kitchen and bathroom when in use.
Keep rooms well heated and ventilated where clothes are being dried.
To bag up rubbish and recyclable items and leave them out for collection in the agreed place on the right day.

End of tenancy

Make an appointment for cleaning company to give you a quote for professional cleaning as per your tenancy agreement
Contact agent a few weeks before the end of the tenancy to arrange an inspection visit.
Use the inventory to check final condition. You should all leave the property and return all your sets of keys by the agreed date. If your keys are not returned by the end of the tenancy, your deposit cannot be returned to you.
There is an inventory check out fee of £120 per house which must be paid before you leave the house.
Before you leave, send in final meter readings for all utilities, request final bills and leave a forwarding address with utility suppliers
In the event of a dispute between you and your landlord, we would expect you and your landlord to discuss and attempt to resolve any differences before resorting to a formal complaint/legal remedies.
If you leave the property before the waste collection day, contact your landlord to discuss possible assistance with rubbish removal. He/She may be able to take rubbish to the household waste site on your behalf

For more information, quotes or to arrange an inspection of your property, please contact our Housing Team on 0203 198 6662 or 0208 699 9184 or simply Email: admin@firstchoiceforyou.com (please note, calls are charged at local rates)

Property Management for Over 50s

First Choice Lettings and Property Management Services focus on providing Lettings and Property Management Services for the elderly.

Renowned for our highly experienced staff offering unrivalled knowledge and an unparalleled quality of service, our housing management team manage a variety of properties for clients, ranging in size from single units to large portfolios. FC Letting and Property Management Services acts as the landlord removing the strain of letting properties.

We have a network of reliable contractors who have worked with the team for many years. They ensure properties not only look their best for lettings viewings but they also deal with any problems that may arise during the course of the tenancy.
Our property management team are friendly, reliable and professional. They work alongside the lettings department in order to provide a one-stop service for all your property requirements.

Our services include:

Allocated Housing Officer
Management of properties on a day-to-day basis
Dealing with dilapidations for vacating tenants
Drawing up tenancy agreements and renewal documents
Collecting and registering the deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Quarterly inspections, including inventory reports
Check in and check out reports for new tenants
Arranging gas and electric safety inspections
Collecting rent and making payments to landlords
Preparing monthly landlord monetary statements
Property repairs and renewals
Securing buildings and contents insurance
Quarterly and annual Inland Revenue reporting
Organising contractors, from cleaners, plumbers and electricians to major refurbishment contractors