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Why Let
There are many circumstances which lead to one’s decision to let their property, whether it be to provide of retirement, relocate or to move abroad.
Letting your property offers an increasingly secure form of investment with annual yields easily exceeding other kinds of investment. This provides a consistent income which is tied to the general cost of living.
The demand for rental properties is increasing due to younger people renting for longer and a general shortage of property.
Buy to let properties are popular with mortgage providers, as they are more relaxed about lending to this
type of purchase. The value of your property is likely to rise over time, as well as provide a consistent income.
If you’re living abroad, there are certain legal formalities that need to be addressed in relation to the non-resident-landlord-scheme (NRLS).
Our team will guide you through the most suitable “Buy to Let” options, connecting you with reliable mortgage brokers and conveyancing com
Building a Portfolio
We can also help you build your portfolio, sharing new local investment opportunities and detailed market reports which show areas anticipating the most growth.
When building your portfolio, there would be further exposure to the market and therefore we will guide you fully on achievable rents and cashflow forecasting to ensure that investments made are fully secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our members are full trained to understand thoroughly all requirements and are equipped with the best systems to oversee compliance. We also ensure that all tenants are referenced comprehensively and offer a rent and legal service guarantee which will give you peace of mind and financial security.
One of the key benefits is that we make daily payments to Landlords through the use of market leading and bespoke software to manage rents promptly. Once reconciled through our system, rents are paid by BACS directly into your chosen bank account. We also generate monthly rental statements which are sent by email.
There are certain tenancies which fall outside the housing act, however in the vast majority of cases, the type of agreement used is an assured short-hold tenancy agreement, also referred to as an “AST”. This gives the tenant a minimum fixed term tenancy of 6 months.
As part of our fully managed service, we provide rent guarantee and legal cover. As we will ensure that every tenant is thoroughly vetted before a tenancy can be accepted, it is unlikely you should experience a problem like this, however in cases of rent default and the need to evict a tenant who is in breach of their tenancy terms, we will proactively work on your behalf to ensure the most appropriate action is taken.
As a Landlord, you have a legal obligation under the Landlord and Tenant Act to maintain the structure of the building, sanitation and upkeep of items provided as part of the tenancy.
There is very little difference in rental value between a furnished or unfurnished property and its location. It is based on one’s preference. A bedsit in a shared property targeting young professionals, it would usually be expected that the property is furnished, whereas a property at the higher end of the market would normally be expected to be unfurnished. It will also depend on your own individual circumstances as well and what’s also important to consider is that white goods are usually supplied whether a property is let unfurnished or furnished.
The upkeep of gardens, is written in the tenancy agreement and is the tenant’s responsibility, however it’s recommended that necessary equipment is supplied to ensure that the tenant adheres to this. Should you have large gardens or plants that require special attention, we can arrange a gardener at low cost.
An adjudication process is offered by the bond scheme to settle any potential dispute over proposed de-ductions at the end of the tenancy. This is why we have invested heavily into the quality of our inventory reports, as the outcome of any adjudication will depend on the evidence supplied. As your agents, we will do our utmost to ensure you are best protected.
Under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement, the Landlord has mandatory rights to serve a minimum of two months’ notice to reclaim possession of their property at the end of the fixed term contract. At the end of the notice period, the tenants will have been expected to vacate your property.
The “Right to Rent” scheme was rolled out across England in February 2016. Its purpose is to make sure that tenants have a legal right to live here before granting a tenancy. We have been carrying out these checks for many years anyway but now failure to obtain a sufficient proof of residence will result in a fine.
All Landlords could be liable to pay tax on their rental income, whether they live in the UK or abroad. Fur-ther information can be found on the Inland Revenues website.
As part of our fully managed service, we register the bond in our chosen scheme, though you have the option to choose a different deposit scheme should you wish to manage the tenancy. We can guide you on which one is most suited to your needs.
You are required to give the tenant appropriate notice before entering the property.
It’s stated in the tenancy agreement that the tenant is responsible for paying council tax and utility bills. It is also the tenant’s responsibility to pay the TV license, unless the Landlord has supplied a TV as part of the tenancy.
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Great to work with..
It's one of the best letting agencies we have had business with. Very professional and courteous, quick in responding to queries
★★★★★ Dushi Electrical
Highly recommend
We have worked with Jane for approaching ten years and are delighted to support her in her Citrus Sales and Lettings business.
She is friendly, professional and we would recommend her to others without hesitation
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James Wood
16/10/21
Highly recommend Citrus Lettings to anyone, very professional and quick service. Within a day multiple leads of potential tenants were sourced for my property and it was let out within a week
★★★★★ James Wood
Better than 5 star!
KellyE-118
04/07/21
From start to Finish Jane has been fantastic to deal with and has kept me updated every step of the way with our now , new home! Always at the end of the phone, worked brilliantly with the landlord which has been great for me and has gone above and beyond with what I imagined would be a very stressful process!! Thoroughly recommend Citrus Lettings. Thank you for all you’ve done
★★★★★ Kelly E
High hopes
Jane is currently trying to find suitable tenants for a second property of ours and I have high hopes of finding some fabulous tenants for this property based on our previous experience. Jane's efficient, pro active and incredibly easy to deal with. I can highly recommend her to any landlord
★★★★★ Kay
I stumbled across Jane & Citrus by pure luck when looking for a rental property. My experience with them has been easy and enjoyable - Jane is excellent with communication and is clearly passionate about pairing good tenants with good landlords. I am very thankful that I found Jane's company and was able to find a new home with her help. I highly recommend Citrus to anyone looking for the help of a lettings agent, you can trust Jane to ensure you have a smooth experience and time to enjoy the process of finding a new home
★★★★★ Mia
Fantastic Service!
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★★★★★ Dave W
Very professional
12/06/21
Great. Citrus Lettings is very professional. I have no hesitation in recommending
★★★★★ MelanieL
Just picked up the keys to our new home with Citrus Lettings, and I honestly cannot thank Jane enough. Jane couldn’t have been more friendly, helpful or welcoming. From day one, she’s been so supportive - always going above and beyond to make things easier for us. Her customer service has been absolutely phenomenal. Any issues that came up, she tackled it quickly, calmly and always offered solutions whilst staying in constant contact via email, phone calls and messages. If you go with Citrus Lettings, you’ll feel like you’re dealing with an old friend. Nothing ever felt too much trouble, and that kind of peace of mind is priceless. Also need to thank Jenny for getting an inventory done so quickly over the weekend, allowing us to move in when we did
★★★★★ Jawdn
Exceptional Service
Exceptional and Outstanding Personal Service
JustinG-72
04/11/21
Jane was highly professional and personable. I was moving from London to a rural location, and looking for the ideal property to rent for myself and my gorgeous dog (Vladimir). Having lived in my current property for over 23yrs, it had been a long time since I was last searching to rent a property, and wow, how the landscape had changed! Everything now online and Jane even facilitated my viewing by FaceTime! From the moment I said "yes" Jane went out of her way to get checks completed ASAP, broker details with the landlord and reassure me that my dog was welcome! She was very responsive to messages and WhatsApp's (even at the weekend) and I would definitely recommend her and the services of Citrus Sales & Lettings
★★★★★ J Gaffney
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Isabelle Hamlett
24/06/21
A really friendly, understanding and patient letting agent. Jane has really made our move a great experience. With her outstanding knowledge and experience she has made sure that we are comfortable and always in the know
★★★★★ Izzy H
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