Dorking Landlord Guide

Landlord Guide

Seymours Dorking

Cummins House, 62 South St, Dorking RH4 2HD

Tel: 01306 776674

lettings@seymours-dorking.co.uk

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As a Landlord, you’ll deal directly with the owner of your local branch and get to know every member of our lettings and property management team in the Dorking office.

Dorking Lettings Partner, Jamie Hynes has been working in the property industry for more than 20 years throughout Surrey, managing the entire spectrum of residential lettings properties from modest apartments to luxurious executive residences.

As fully signed-up members of residential letting ombudsman bodies and with a full range of bespoke services to support Landlords, we're here to help you wherever and whenever you need us.

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Seymours Dorking offer a personal, bespoke and most of all 'local' lettings service to help you make the most out of your property rental.

Our close knit team all live locally and have been helping Landlords successfully let properties in Dorking since 2016.

We’re local and Partner run

Partner Owned & Run

Seymours branches are all owned and run by the Partners in each of the individual offices, so from the moment local residents Jamie Hynes and David Driscoll opened the Dorking branch of Seymours in 2016, they have been committed to providing a personal, independent property lettings service, backed up by the full marketing reach and co-operative support of the entire Seymours network.

Local Property Managers

Happy Landlords and happy Tenants is what we’re all about. To make this happen, both you and your Tenant will have a friendly Property Manager within the Dorking branch that you can contact by name at any time. This personal touch means you’ll always know who to contact about your individual property.

Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Dorking ticks every box for Tenants looking for a good quality of life, with its superb transport links, superior schools, breathtaking views and wide variety of amenities.

We’re here for

Marketing Package

Our first class marketing package ensures we attract the right Tenant in the right timescale for you. We provide professional photography and floorplans and advertise on the UK’s leading property websites.

Corporate Tenants

We work with some of the areas biggest corporate companies such as McLaren, the NHS and some prominent international schools to find you the best long term Tenants.

From relocation questions to guidance on lettings legislation, our award winning service is here to help.

for you

Financial Advisors

Need help with your borrowing or buy-to-let mortgage? Our independent financial advisors can help you assess which lender is right for your individual circumstances. Talk to us in branch to find out more.

Award Winning

Seymours have been independently recognised as the areas leading letting agent in the prestigious British Property Awards, recognised for providing the most responsive service in this fast paced lettings market.

Traditional values in a fast paced world

There’s more to finding the right Tenant than a website listing and a board outside your property.

Marketing Your Property

Because your property needs to work hard for you, we provide quality photography that shows your home at its best without deceptive angles or misleading filters. We'll also carefully create an accurate floorplan so potential Tenants can explore your property in more detail and see all that it has to offer.

With a big presence on the UK's leading property websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla, armchair hunters will be sure to spot your property. And, with our strong social media presence, your home could have gone viral before you know it!

High Quality Tenants

We'll pre-qualify Tenants to ensure they are a suitable fit for your property and undertake detailed financial and referencing checks on your behalf.

We'll draw up a comprehensive tenancy agreement and when we're managing the tenancy, our in-house property managers are always on hand, so you can feel safe in the knowledge that your property will be taken care of at all times.

Co-operative Branch Network

Despite being independently owned by the Partners in the individual locations, all our branches are connected so we can make sure your property is recommended to the right Tenants moving throughout our network.

You can trust our highly trained and experienced team to give your property the right nudges and 'sell' the features most relevant to each Tenant. From a chat over the phone to open-house viewings, we do all we can to show your home in its best light.

Licensed & Regulated

We’ll make sure you’re up to speed and compliant with more than 150 pieces of legislation governing the rental of properties the UK

Seymours are proud members of The Property Ombudsman

Our membership of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA), My Deposits, Propertymark Client Money

Potection Scheme and The Property

Ombudsman Scheme (TPO) ensures that our Landlords receive a leading service backed up by expert knowledge of current legislation.

Energy Efficiency

All rented residential accommodation requires an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and it is now unlawful to rent a domestic property in the UK with an EPC Rating of F or G. We can arrange an EPC for your property before marketing commences and advise on any remedial works required if required.

Right To Rent

Before the start of a tenancy it’s the Landlord’s responsibility to check that a Tenant has the right to rent a property in the UK. We take care of all the necessary checks on your behalf and complete the necessary follow ups if you appoint us for the ongoing management of the property.

Electrical & Gas Safety

It is the Landlord’s responsibility to ensure that electrical and gas installations and appliances have been checked regularly for safety. We can recommend suppliers and schedule required checks when we’re managing the property.

Tenancy Deposits

We can help you ensure that the deposit is entered into a registered tenancy deposit scheme. And, if we’re managing the property, we can help you in the return process and navigate any disputes should they occur at the end of the tenancy.

Talk to us for advice about all aspects of lettings legislation compliance.

As simple as...

Let Only

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Our most simple service will take care of all the marketing for your property including viewings to find you a high quality Tenant. We’ll do all the referencing and prepare the contract and after that, you’re in full control of the ongoing Tenant relationship and maintenance.

Rent Demand

In addition to marketing your property and finding suitable Tenants, our Rent Demand package means we’ll take care of setting up rental payments and in the event of a payment being late or missed, we’ll liaise with Tenants on your behalf.

Fully Managed

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Our most popular service which allows our Landlords to rest assured that their rental property is being looked after 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our fully managed letting service takes care of the marketing and finance side of the tenancy but also gives

you and your Tenant a named property manager who is based in your local branch to give you peace of mind that your property is being taken care of at all times. You’ll also gain access to our approved panel of trusted maintenance suppliers and preferential rates on their services.

We like to keep things simple, which means you can take your pick from one of the three service levels available to Landlords.

Lettings & Property Management Services

We're completely flexible with our rental packages, so whether you just need us to search our entire network of branches for a suitable tenant, or take care of everything including the maintenance, or perhaps somewhere in between; we're sure to be able to create a rental package that's right for your needs.

Rental yield valuation

Pre tenancy paperwork and administration

Professional photography and floorplan

Online advertising and To Let board

Accompanied viewings and feedback

Pre tenancy negotiations

Tenant References

Preparing Tenancy Agreement

Initial Right To Rent checks

Tenancy Deposit collection and registration

Safety checks

Delivery of keys to Tenant

Instruct inventory clerk on your behalf

Direct Debit setup and administration

Ongoing rent collection throughout tenancy

Chasing of late rent payments

Local office based property manager assigned to you and your property

Regular property inspections and feedback

Tenancy renewal contract negotiations

24/7 enquiry and maintenance handling

Ongoing maintenance and repairs

Approved contractor preferential rates

End of tenancy inspections

Send inventory and check out reports

End of tenancy deposit negotiations

Vacant property management (if required)

Because Seymours are owned and run by the Partners in the individual offices, you'll be dealing directly with one of the owners of the business when it comes to letting your property. Because of this we don't offer a fixed structure to our lettings services, instead we'll work around your needs and construct a bespoke service package that's right for you.

Please refer to Seymours Lettings Terms of Business for details on each of the services listed.

Furnished?

Whether you will be offering the property furnished or unfurnished will need to be decided before marketing can commence. If furnished, all soft furnishings will need to comply with the Furniture & Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations 1998

Energy Performance Certificate

Before marketing commences you’ll need a valid Energy Performance Certificate with a rating of E or better. If required we can help arrange an EPC for your property.

Pets?

Whether you decide to allow Tenants to keep pets in the property will affect the level of interest you receive and must be carefully considered against the amount of upkeep the property will need.

Safety Certificates

Both Gas and Electrical safety certificates will be required before the tenancy can commence.

Service Level

Once you’ve decided on the level of involvement and management required you can instruct Seymours to work for you.

Enjoy a rewarding lettings journey

Fire & CO2 Alarms

At least one working smoke alarm must be installed on every habited floor of accommodation and a carbon monoxide alarms where solid fuel is being used.

Marketing The Property

Once everything is in order, we’ll advertise your property on the UK’s leading property websites and contact our database of Tenants to help you achieve your goals.

Securing A Tenant

We’ll negotiate with Tenants to help you achieve the best possible rental yield and take care of the contract documents and tenancy deposit on your behalf.

Paperwork To Complete

There are several documents that you’ll need to complete depending on whether the property is leasehold or if you’re living overseas. You’ll also need to provide proof of ownership and complete ID check forms, but we’ll provide everything to you and guide you through the process.

Quiet Enjoyment

Once the tenancy starts, be sure to give your Tenants a heads up if you need to visit the property or send a workman round.

Ongoing Maintenance & Property Inspections

With our fully managed package, our in-house local property managers will take care of the day to day running of your property and arrange regular property inspections.

You’ll also receive regular invoices and statements for rental payments and tax purposes.

Buy-to-Let Finder Service

If you’re looking for your next buy-to-let property, Seymours provide a simple and straightforward route to achieving your investment goals:

Rental Yield

If achieving the maximum return on your property through rental income is your goal, we can help you understand what a good rental yield looks like in this area and help you find suitable properties, whilst providing an accurate picture on other outgoings, such as insurance and maintenance costs.

Capital Growth

Knowing the local market, we’re experts in helping Landlords find properties that require some updating, or will just naturally increase in value during ownership. We’ll also help you understand the tax implications of owning and selling a property that’s not your home to help you achieve the maximum return on your investment.

Our local buy to let experts will listen to your needs and research the entire market on your behalf to find the right investment property for you.

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Great service, trustworthy and proactive agents - we registered our interest in renting, were made aware of a new property coming up to let and had a viewing within a week and a half. Tim was friendly and kept in contact with us throughout.

The whole Seymours team provided an excellent service, and valuable advice. Great communication, both with us and within the team throughout the process. Very friendly, professional and patient!

Bethany Reeder - July 2023

Tom Hills - April 2023

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We have recently rented a property through Seymours in Dorking and they have been amazing throughout the whole process. We found Jamie to be extremely responsive and would recommend them to anyone looking to rent.

We've had wonderful service from everyone at Seymours in Dorking, but a big thank you to goes to Becky. From our first enquiry, to the viewings, ongoing communications and now getting our lovely home, faultless throughout.

Leigh - August 2023

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It pays to be connected

With a network of agents across the UK, Seymours are the trusted Guild Member in your area, giving your property national reach including the lucrative London Market.

National Reach

Members around the UK plays a vital role in promoting your property. By working together we help thousands of people move home across the UK and stay ahead of emerging industry trends.

London Market

The Guild of property professionals operates from the prestigious Park Lane office in Mayfair, from which we promote your property into the heart of London, to ensure your property is marketed on both a local and national level.

The 800 strong estate agency office network of Guild

Born and raised in Guildford, Joint Owner of Seymour Dorking Jamie Hynes offers the experience of an impressive career spanning more than 20 years within the property industry, working in and around the prestigious Surrey Hills area his entire career.

Jamie Hynes Joint Owner

Tim Loder Lettings Branch Manager

Becky Spiers Lettings Associate

David Driscoll Joint Owner

Rachel Marlow Lettings Associate

Penny Meadows Lettings Associate

Faye Venture Marketing

Your Property Partner For Life

Seymours Dorking

Cummins House, 62 South St, Dorking RH4 2HD

Tel: 01306 776674

Email: lettings@seymours-dorking.co.uk

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