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Meet the letting agent From first time lets to managing multiple rental homes, we catch up with the city’s letting experts who talk legislation changes, types of tenants and specialised services
Lloyd Maycock AND Kalvin Simmons
Fountain Residential 01225 326412 www.fountainresidential.co.uk What makes you different from other agents? We differ from other agents because our business is very much in line with our combined personalities, the two of us handling those areas best matching our abilities. We enjoy a personal involvement with all of our properties, managed and let-only alike, the aim being to look after each with the utmost care and efficiency. What’s your favourite Bath property you have let out? A charming one bedroomed apartment in a Georgian townhouse – Lloyd was involved in the refurbishment and marketing and Kalvin found the right tenant. The result being happy tenants and happy landlord. What was your very first job? Lloyd was a data processing assistant for a large telecommunications company and Kalvin was a printing assistant at local architect’s practice. What is your favourite part of the job? Our favourite part of the job, is pairing the right combination of tenant and property to the satisfaction of all parties.
Emma Snoddy Zest 01225 481010 www.zestlovesproperty.com
What makes you different from other letting agents? Our team at Zest go the extra mile to make sure that all of our clients feel looked after and valued. We look to offer an exceptional client journey from the first point of contact to the moving in date, and beyond. What one piece of advice would you give to prospective landlords? I would encourage landlords to choose their agency in the same way they would choose a partner. Don’t forget you are building a long term relationship based on trust and like-mindedness. If you weren’t working in property lettings, where would you be? I would like to go back to Virgin Atlantic as an air hostess, travel the world again whilst wearing that fab red lipstick! What is your favourite part of the job? I love the people I work with and the vision of the company.
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Nathalie Thompson
Bath Property Letting 01225 314 055 www.bathpropertyletting.co.uk What makes you different from other letting agents? We have always specialised in lettings, rather than being estate agents who made a transition to lettings. We are members of ARLA Propertymark, our regulatory association – and our combined industry knowledge totals more than forty years. What is your favourite part of the job? Helping landlords find the perfect investment property and matching tenants with their dream home. It is a privilege to get to see such a diverse range of properties every day, all within the setting of our beautiful city. What changes would you make to lettings sector? We believe that every letting agent should have to be a member of a professional association, such as ARLA. This would increase both landlord and tenant confidence in our industry. We deal with some of people’s greatest assets and most importantly, people’s homes. What’s your favourite Bath property you have let out? A beautiful period townhouse in Church Road, Combe Down – just stunning.
Laura Larkin
HF Lettings Ltd 01225 444488 / 01249 716333 www.hflettings.co.uk What should every landlord think about this year? Firstly, despite news scares, property is still a sound investment. New builds should offer a good yield, lower maintenance and a continuing high demand for rentals from young families in the area. Secondly, keep a sharp eye on legislation. It’s forever changing and you can get caught out; there are currently over 150 pieces to decipher, from taxation, EPC ratings to specific topics like legionella (water-born disease) risk assessments. What does HF Lettings specialise in? We tailor our service for new developments, country cottages, estates and farm properties in Bath and surrounds. Our attention to detail sets us apart, helping to build lasting relationships with landlords and tenants. What are you most proud of in your career? This year is our 10 year anniversary. I’m extremely proud of the sustainable business and relationships we have built. I started out working in Bath, with a laptop and one property to manage. Now, with a loyal team of specialists, we have built a business based on expertise and trust that is advocated time and time again.