As one of the first and largest Letting Agents in the Thurrock area and with over 30 years of experience within the Lettings industry, Howgate and Kempster offer a Letting service which is unequalled. We manage several hundred rental properties throughout the local area and offer Let Only, Full Property Management and Portfolio Management.
Landlords
We appreciate that, as a Landlord, your most important asset is your property and therefore our primary concern is to ensure that it is well looked after.
Advice
As with Selling, the Rental market is also very competitive and it is therefore imperative that you present your property in the best way possible. Our Lettings staff have been with the company for many years with an unenviable reputation for honesty and professionalism. For this reason, we are able to provide you with impartial advice on how to prepare your property to let; guiding you through the process from the appearance of your property to your legal obligations as a Landlord.
Pricing
All our staff are all locally based and possess in-depth knowledge which not only ensures that your rent is fairly priced but is realistic enough to attract the most suitable Tenant.
Advertising
Although our Lettings Department is based in Grays, all rental properties are widely advertised with full colour photos in both branches and featuring on our prominent window display. Your property will be advertised as soon as the instruction is received, appearing on our website within 24 hours until it has been let. As we aim to match Tenant and property as quickly as possible, prospective Tenants will also be notified via SMS text messaging and E-Mail.
We also run regular features in the Thurrock Gazette as well as via http://www.rightmove.co.uk/.
Accompanied viewings
We appreciate how busy you are and offer accompanied viewings.
Full Credit Check
We conduct a comprehensive and full credit check of all prospective Tenants to find the ideal Tenant for your property so that you can be sure that the rental term will run smoothly and that rent will be paid promptly and in time, guaranteeing that your investment is protected. We can also, if required, offer a rent guarantee scheme to ensure your peace of mind.
Maintenance
As part of our service, we have access to a comprehensive database of electricians, plumbers etc.
Tenants
At Howgate and Kempster, we pride ourselves on the personal and professional service we offer to our clients. Our Letting Department are always available to provide impartial advice on the process of renting a property from guiding you through the credit check system and obtaining references to explaining the legal requirements.
- Company Lets
- Full credit check
- Rent guarantee scheme
- Maintenance advice
- No DHSS
Opening Hours
Our Letting department consists of Jenny Neal, Stacey Clark and Kathy Yoxall and our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm.
Please contact them with any enquiries on 01375 377839, by fax on 01375 394733 or via email. Contact Us
BRIEF GUIDE TO SERVICES:
- Rental evaluation, provision of property details with colour photographs
- Advertising of your rental property in local publications/on our website
- Accompanied viewings and finding of a suitable Tenant
- Status enquiries/reference and credit check of prospective Tenants
- Advice on letting your property
- Obtaining competitive quotes for insurance
- Preparing Tenancy Agreement and Legal Notices
- Arranging transfer of Utilities to Tenant’s name and establishing Council Tax and Water Rates in Tenant’s name
- Advising on compliance with Safety Regulations for Gas/Electricity supplies etc.
- Collecting monthly rental payments and providing monthly accounting to Landlords
- Arranging annual gas safety checks (chargeable)
- Periodic inspection of the property and reporting of any problems
- Obtaining competitive quotations and, upon approval, arranging for necessary repairs/maintenance to be carried out
- Contacting the Tenant and arranging for renewals and/or check-out as necessary