Whitegates brochure

www.whitegates.co.uk

Issue 1: Feb 17 - Feb 19

T: 0116 326 6262 | 3 Halford Street | Leicester | Leicestershire | LE1 1JA

An Introduction to Whitegates...

The principal aim of Whitegates is to provide all customers with a highly professional, efficient and courteous service delivered by highly motivated and experienced staff with local knowledge of our area.

Whether it’s an urban pad or a country home, Whitegates can assist you. We’ve invested in trained staff, technology systems and cutting edge marketing to get your property let or sold quickly and for the best possible price.

We offer competitive fees in return for our premium and comprehensive service. There are no cutting corners with Whitegates, just a straight talking, fast and efficient service.

About Us...

A bespoke, premium service at a competitive price comes as standard when you on are on the move with Whitegates.

Located in the former Santander bank premises at 3 Halford Street, the lavishly refurbished new office and showroom delivers both in style and substance.

“People expect us to be dealing with only high end property, but we cover homes across the board throughout Leicestershire, from rural detached properties to city centre apartments,” said Mitul Gadhia, Managing Director.

The Whitegates team is headed by Managing Director Mitul Gadhia, who has a passion for property. Mitul has his own property portfolio and successfully runs three franchises under the Martin & Co / Whitegates brands to provide a distinctly different service from other agents. Recent accolades include Leicester Mercury Young Achiever Awards and ‘SilverRising Star of The Year Award’ at The Negotiator Awards 2015.

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Buying...

Buying a house is an exciting time and at Whitegates we share that excitement with you.

Our staff will not only help you to find your new home or investment property, but they will also guide you through the sale process and help keep things progressing as smoothly as possible.

Whitegates can also help you chose a conveyancer to take care of the legal work involved in a house purchase, one who will help progress matters efficiently and at best value.

Financing of your purchase is something else we can help with. Our financial services experts can find you the best way of financing.

Whether you are a home-owner or investor - we are there to help!

All of this is backed by our adherence to The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice and its associated redress scheme.

Selling...

Whitegates Estate Agents are a network of independently run offices, strategically positioned to cover a large and busy swathe of the Midlands.

With over thirty five years in the property business, we have earned a reputation for providing a first class service and the very highest levels of customer satisfaction, delivered by teams of skilful, trained and highly motivated property professionals.

Instruct Whitegates to sell your home and you will benefit from all our years of local expertise as well as: • Independently run, local business with the backup of a major national network • Latest technology working to sell your home • Ongoing updates from our friendly staff and the ability to log into this website to check up to the minute progress yourself • Local & National advertising & PR • Floorplans and 3D walkthroughs available of your home online • Aerial photograph, street location and driving directions on every property to help buyers find you more easily • Immediate inclusion on the Whitegates website • High quality brochures • Backing of a member agent of the Property Ombudsman Service • Have your home appear on some of the country’s biggest property websites including Rightmove, Zoopla and PrimeLocation

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Renting...

Whitegates provide tenants with a huge choice of rented property across the Midlands and has something to suit all budgets.

We pride ourselves on our professionalism and service and with our wide membership of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) we have qualified staff who can guide you through the rental process. Whitegates adhere to The Property Ombudsman’s code of practice, so you can be sure you, and your money, are safe in the hands of true professionals.

We provide full transparency of costs involved in renting and these are clearly displayed on each branch webpage and all tenancy deposits are protected in approved protection schemes in compliance with the law.

We aim to make things as smooth as possible for you whether you are applying for a new tenancy, extending your stay or moving out - you can count on our professionalism at all times.

Landlords...

Whether you are a buy-to-let investor or have chosen to rent out your own home, as a landlord your biggest concern will generally be ‘can I keep my property occupied as much as possible.’

With Whitegates, your chances are much enhanced, as our marketing sets us apart from other agents. Our property portal presence and our Whitegates TV channel give greater exposure to your property to minimise those costly void periods.

Of course you don’t just want any tenant in your property. At Whitegates we have access to comprehensive referencing services to give greater clarity on a prospective tenant’s background which all helps minimise potential future tenancy issues.

With letting comes inherent risk and this can never be eliminated but what Whitegates can do is help to minimise that risk by getting things right from the very beginning - referencing tenants properly, taking care of safety legislation, compiling a detailed inventory and drawing up a legally-sound tenancy agreement.

Our staff are all qualified by ARLA (the Association of Residential Letting Agents) or are in the process of qualifying. The knowledge of our staff is vital to ensuring any situation can be handled in the correct legal manner and resolved as quickly as possible. We are also covered by the ARLA Client Money Protection scheme - giving you peace of mind that your money is protected.

Inspecting your property periodically once it is let is a crucial part of our property management service, providing you with the comfort of knowing exactly how the property is being cared for by your tenant.

When a tenant leaves your property, Whitegates property management staff will handle the detailed inspection to ensure your property has been left in acceptable condition and will deal with the release of the tenancy deposit - taking away a major ‘hassle’ from you!

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Manage and Protect Service...

Hassle free letting service - state of the art tenant background checks, guaranteed rental income and no legal bills!

Manage & Protect is the complete landlord service. 99% of the landlords we surveyed consider good-quality tenants to be the key to successful letting. They are 100% right.

We use state of the art credit referencing checks to test your prospective tenants have both the financial capability to meet their rental obligations and a track record of paying all their bills on time. This means we get good tenants for you from the outset. However, circumstances can change for anyone but we will monitor any siginificant change in the tenant’s credit status. Should the worse happen and your tenants are unable to pay their rent, unwilling to move out when required or delay you regaining possession of your property, we will begin remedial action on your behalf. We’ll take steps to bring the tenancy to an end, repossess the property and cover your legal bill - all at no cost to you.

No other agent can offer the same all round cover so the first unique benefit is the completeness of the protection. The Manage & Protect service does not require you to fill in insurance declarations or complete claim forms. The policies are controlled by your local Whitegates office, who adds your interest to the policy. You simply pay one all inclusive commission rate each month to cover a fully managed service and all of the extra features of Manage & Protect.

• Property Damage Protection...

We will provide legal assistance if your tenants cause significant damage to the property (over £1000) and pursue the perpetrator to recover the costs of rectifying the damage they caused. Whilst you get the damage repaired and the property fit for new tenants, we’ll pay 75% of your rent for up to 2 months or until your property is relet, whichever is soonest.

• Repossession Cover...

If we recommend suitable tenants and they breach their tenancy terms, (including anti-social behaviour) we will manage the repossession of your property and bear all the legal costs. This includes payment of any rent arrears which may arise whilst a tenant, whom we have asked to leave, remains in the occupation of your property.

• Expenses Allowance...

If you need to move back into your property before repossession is achieved, we will pay your hotel expenses up to £150 per day for up to 30 days, plus storage costs of up to £10 per day for up to 4 weeks.

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Manage and Protect Service...

• Eviction of Squatters...

We will cover your legal costs to remove residents at your property who do not have permission to be there.

• Legal Representation against Defended Action...

We will pay all of your legal costs if your tenants seek to defend a legal action which was initiated by you in your capacity as a landlord.

• Legal Defence...

We will pay the legal costs of defending you in criminal court proceedings should an event arise from letting your property which leads to your prosecution.

• Rent Protection...

You are guaranteed to receive rent for every month that your tenant occupies your property, whether or not the tenant has paid rent.

• Continual Tenant Monitoring...

When it comes to referencing your tenants, we won’t just take one snapshot in time, we’ll continually monitor their credit record throughout the tenancy and alert you to any changes.

• Round the Clock Dedicated Helpline...

Access to a dedicated 24 hour 7 day helpline for any legal advice, tax advice, domestic assistance and counselling for any personal matter and not just related to your rental property.

Manage & Protect is available on properties with rents up to £8000 per month and is transferable between tenancies. Your protection starts from day one of your tenancy (or after 30 arrear-free days if a tenancy has already started) and provides legal protection up to £75,000 indemnity limit. If you ever need us to make a claim on your behalf, you have up to 45 days in which to do so and there’s no excess to pay.

Index of Local Businesses

BUSINESS NAME

BUSINESS TYPE

2plan Wealth Management

Independent Financial Advisor / Wealth Management / Mortgages

Able 2 Access

Locksmith

Aime Solutions

Building Contractor & Claims Insurance

Astley Carpets

Carpets and Flooring

Bentley’s

Garden Buildings

D.J. Murray Tiling

Floor & Wall Tiling

Ecoclean Floor Care

Carpet / Upholstery / Tile & Driveway Cleaner

Hartshorne Electrical Contractors

Electrical Contractors

M & E Accident Repair Centre

Car Body Repair

Perkins Stockwell

Curtains / Blinds / Flooring / Bespoke Furniture

Quorn Construction

Construction / New Build / Extensions / Contracts / Renovations

Sally & Wendy

Rustic, Handcrafted Stationary

Sam’s Pro Clean

Window Cleaning

The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd

Architects

Torr Waterfield

Accountants & Business Advisors

T: 0116 326 6262 | 3 Halford Street | Leicester | Leicestershire | LE1 1JA

AIME Solutions AIME Solutions Ltd offer a complete range of Home Services including: • INSURANCE CLAIMS EXPERT ADVICE • CONSULTANCY AND SURVEYING WORKS • GENERAL BUILDING SERVICES From settling home insurance claims to helping design your dream bespoke kitchen or bedroom, we employ a team of experienced tradesmen and project manage all works ensuring a hassle-free seamless service for our clients.

We are confident that we can offer you a great range of building services with experienced tradesmen.

As specialists, we are available 24 hours per day for emergency call outs and building repairs, whether you require an emergency locksmith or plumber.

Get in touch with us today to see why we are the Number 1 choice for resolving claims and home renovations in your area!

With AIME you are in safe hands... www.aimesolutions.co.uk

94 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EA t: 0116 255 7221 e: info@aimesolutions.co.uk AIME Solutions Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA

T: 0116 276 6619 repairs@meaccidentrepaircentre.co.uk

Peugeot Approved Repairer

We have the expertise and facilities to carry out repairs to all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles.

• Repair of dents, scuffs, scraps and scratches • Insurance and accident repairs

BS 10125 Certificate No. 125/10797

• Full respray of your vehicle, matching any colour • Classic car restorations • Install and colour match any Body Kits & Conversions • De-fleet services for local fleet businesses

Bodyshop Smart Repair Prices Any one panel (doors, wings, quarter panels, tailgate) paint from £160 Lower tailgate from £80

Alloy wheels from £45 (face only)

Roof from £220

Wing mirrors from £55 for one or from £95 for two

Bonnet from £170

Bumper half (corner) from £90 Whole bumper from £160

* Prices valid until June 2017

www.meaccidentrepaircentre.co.uk Find us at: 108 Cannock Street, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 9HR

PERKINS STOCKWELL 12 Abbey Gate, Leicester, LE4 0AB | 0116 251 6501 | info@perkinsstockwell.co.uk

Create your perfect home..

Perkins Stockwell & Co Ltd have been established for over 200 years, supplying generations of customers with beautiful, high quality furnishings and accessories. We are ideally located to provide furniture, carpets, curtains and blinds in Leicester and the surrounding areas.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive service including everything you need to create the perfect home. From free standing lighting to our great range of fabrics and wallpapers, we have something to suit any taste.

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With over 15 years in business and more than 50 years of combined experience within the industry, we can handle any job big or small, traditional or even a little bit more unusual.

Our professionalism and attention to detail really do make us stand out from the crowd!

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Commercial & Residential Architects covering Leicestershire and Derbyshire.

If you need a building designed, extended or altered, we can help make your dreams a reality. Our Architectural Services cover New Build May I take this opportunity to thank you for your valued order.

Residential Development, Extension and Alteration projects.

• New build developments

• Measured surveys • Contract administration • Feasibility studies

• Extensions & conversions • Planning applications • Building Control applications

Creating stunning building designs If you want an eye-catching building design that maximises the potential of your space, call us on:

Leicester: 0116 288 0111 | Derby: 01332 291 500

Email: info@tdrarchitects.co.uk | Web: www.tdrarchitects.co.uk Find us on Facebook @The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd

Hartshorne electrical contractors are a Leicester based company that specialises in a first class service for your home or business. Our staff are dedicated to providing you with a fast, professional and reliable service.

REWIRES | INSTALLATION | REPAIRS | DATA | CCTV | ALARMS MAINTENANCE | INSPECTION & TESTING | FAULT FINDING Call Ian - 0777 259 1644 • 01162 241457 Email: hartshorneelectrical@outlook.com

PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY SERVICE

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www.ecocleanfloorcare.co.uk

DRY Carpet Cleaning

Ecoclean understand the importance of maintaining and cleaning your stone floors and carpets.

We only use the best, professionally recognised, environmentally friendly products.

✓ FORM PROOFING

CARPET CLEANING | UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

STONE & TILE FLOOR CLEANING | PATIO & DRIVEWAY CLEANING

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All carpets left completely DRY

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Carpets | Tiles | Vinyls | Sisals | Woods | Laminates

Astley Carpets

sally & Wendy

rustic handcrafted stationery

SERVICE, QUALITY, EXPERTISE www.sallyandwendy.com Visit us instore to view samples and see the Email:sallyandwendy@outlook.com fantastic value and May I take this opportunity to thank you for your valued order. choice on offer. @sallyandwendy sallyandwendy Mon, Wed & Fri: 10am - 5:30pm Tues, Thurs & Sat: 10am - 5:00pm

FREE PARKING

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75 Main St, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6RE Opposite main chemist www.astleycarpets.co.uk • astleycarpets@yahoo.co.uk

Logo Design Business Cards Leaflets/Flyers/Price Lists Presentation Folders/Brochures Bespoke Designed Websites Telephone: 01772 624747

Web: www.3medialtd.co.uk

24 Hr Call Out 0800 118 2457

able 2 access Your expert, friendly locksmith in Leicester...

Able 2 Access is a locksmiths based in Leicester. We offer locksmith services to both domestic and commercial customers throughout Leicester and Leicestershire, including key cutting, installation of UPVC window and door locks and multi-point locking systems.

Our professional locksmith has unrivalled experience within the industry and our success is based on an ethos of being trustworthy, helpful and professional at all times.

• Do you know who has the key to your new home?

We offer an on-site key cutting service • Free on-site insurance surveys • If it’s obsolete we will endeavour to find the solution rather than a replacement door or window • Comprehensive range of uPVC PARTS and accessories available from stock

You can rely on us!

T. 07702 851013 info@able2access.co.uk • www.able2access.co.uk Unit 1, St Mary’s Works, Burnmoor Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7JL

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PRICES FROM JUST £5.00 - FRAMES, SILLS, DOORS CLEANED FREE EVERY TIME WE CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS.

LOOKING FOR A WINDOW CLEANER?

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D.J. Murray Tiling Domestic & Commercial Floor & Wall Tiling • Bathroom Tiling • Bathroom Fitting • General Property Maintenance

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your valued order.

• Floor Tiling

Free Estimates!

No job too big or too small

Tel: 07739 529882 d.j.murraytiling@googlemail.com

3Media Ltd and Whitegates would like to thank all advertisers for their support in this publication.

Whilst it is believed that the editorial features are representative of the businesses featured, no responsibility will be accepted by Whitegates or 3Media Ltd in respect of any products or services supplied by them.

Notes and Reminders

Notes and Reminders

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