Information for Landlords :

We manage a range of residential property around Swindon for both landlords who have relocated overseas and for those who have purchased property as a long-term investment opportunity.We let a variety of homes, primarily very good quality one, two and three bedroom houses and flats but extending upwards to individual executive and village homes.

We let properties to both private and Company tenants. We let a large number of properties to employees of some of the areas major employers including Intel, BP Amoco, W.H. Smith, Lucent Technologies, Zarlink, BMW, Motorola, Zurich Financial Services, Honda (UK) and many others.

Letting Services

Our letting services offer you a very simple choice of either Full Property Management or an Introduction only service .  Our ‘FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT' service comprises the following:•  Rental Valuation of the property & advice on all aspects of property rental and information on insuring buildings & contents which would not normally be covered by standard insurance policies.•  Locating suitable tenants – we advertise weekly in the local property newspaper and all rental homes are added to our website – www.nationwidepropertylettings.com & www.rightmove.co.uk – which is updated several times a day!•  On-line referencing including credit checks, electoral roll & residence verification and employment details using the UK 's largest tenant referencing agency. •  On acceptance of the referencing a RENT GUARANTEE will be provided in most cases subject to terms and conditions. This generally means that if the tenant fails to pay the monthly rent then this ‘loss' will be covered for up to 6 months or until we gain vacant possession of the property + this includes the landlords legal costs of evicting a tenant for non-payment.•  Preparation of tenancy agreements and associated notices, very detailed inventory & schedule of condition and agreeing the same with the tenants•  Collection of rent (bankers standing order)

•  Payment to landlord by transfer of rent directly into your nominated UK bank account.•  Monthly statement•  Transfer of utilities and Council Tax into tenants' name.•  Regular inspection of the property.

•  Arrangement of ‘running repairs' on your behalf to an agreed limit – in all but emergencies this is with your prior notification and payment of accounts from incoming rent.•  At the end of the tenancy to meet the tenants at the property, check the ‘Inventory & Schedule of Condition' and make deduction from the deposit for any damage beyond normal ‘wear and tear'. Arrange professional cleaning if required and ensure the property is ready for the new tenants.•  Rent review negotiations.A majority of our properties are let with Accidental Damage Insurance at no cost to the landlord.

All of the above is provided for our incredibly competitive 12% + vat ‘Sole Agency' charge (of the monthly rental) 

It cannot be emphasised enough that we do not have ‘hidden charges' for our landlords. There are no ‘setting up fees'INTRODUCTION ONLY SERVICE: This is a more limited service wherein we will locate a suitable tenant but thereafter you manage the letting yourself. This service includes the following:

•  Rental valuation •  Finding tenants•  Taking up references (including credit checks) •  Preparation of lease, associated notices and inventory.  The charge for this service is ONE MONTHS RENT (plus vat) (MINIMUM FEE £400.00 + vat). It does not include rent guarantees, collection of rent, transfer of utilities. PLEASE NOTE: We do not enter into ‘Multiple Agency' lettings as this can deter potential tenants and compromise the high standards we have for our properties. In all cases, we will advise landlords of current legal requirements including:

•  Gas Safety inspections •  Electrical Safety Inspections •  Fire Compliance' of Soft Furnishings•  Smoke Detectors

In all cases we are obliged to account to HM Inland Revenue concerning annual income received on letting property. Please ask for more information on this matter. The partners have over forty years combined experience in property sales, acquisition and management and have been based in Swindon for eighteen years. We aim to provide a thorough and professional service, which will give you both ‘peace of mind' and help you to maximise the investment potential of your property.

Please contact either Gary Sumner or Phil Spatcher for more detailed information or advice on the possible rental value of your property or portfolio

Our centrally located offices at Queens House,

College Court – opposite the Town Hall

As Swindon 's Premier letting agent what do we let?

A wide variety of homes – very successfully!

PROPERTY ACQUISITION: We are more than happy to offer advice to our prospective landlords on the best type of property to purchase for investment, the best locations and the likely returns. Too many landlords still get the wrong advice on both the types of investment purchase to make and whether to let furnished or unfurnished.

As well as having a FULL ESTATE AGENCY SERVICE (to assist in the re-sale of landlords properties if required) we have excellent knowledge of the local property market and very good contacts with other agencies.The Property Acquisition Service: We will discuss your requirements, agree a budget and look at the long term potential for capital appreciation as well as the rental demand for particular properties. After discussing your requirements and your long terms goals we will: •  Agree budget •  Assist with locating finance if required •  Locate properties •  Help you to negotiate purchase and liaise with estate agents/solicitors throughout.

Project Management: Our experience will help you equip your investment property and if necessary complete refurbishment can be carried out on your behalf. We can also offer discounts (passed on to our landlords) on white goods etc. for more details got to Project Management

•  Building/decorating/electrical/heating & plumbing works – all from professional trades •  Carpeting & furnishing •  White goods packages – from complete kitchens to individual items •  Cleaning, soft furnishings (curtains etc), gardening.

The charges for the above services depend upon the level of assistance required.

New white goods can be purchased at quite competitive prices – we usually suggest a cooker, washer/drier or washing machine + tumble drier (preferred), fridge/freezer and vacuum cleaner.

We find that there is considerably more demand for FURNISHED accommodation than otherwise although there are always some tenants seeking good UNFURNISHED homes.

Whilst some parts of the rental market are busier than others, there are usually a wide variety of tenants seeking homes in Swindon

– both private individuals and companies.

WESTLEA – Studio: Bought & refurbished for client expanding their portfolio.

ABBEY MEADS – 2 bed house: Let furnished. An increasingly popular area.

COATE – Beautifully presented 2 bed flat by ‘Coate Water'. Near to the new hospital!

Churchward– Luxury apartment close to designer village