Jacksons - Magazine - Page 27
‘‘
I would highly recommend Jacksons to
anyone looking to sell a property. From
valuation to exchange, the team has been
so helpful and have worked towards a
smooth transaction and lessened some
of the stress involved in selling my late
father’s property. Communication has
been first class. They have stayed in touch
throughout and have given clear advice
and explanations and have always been
available to answer any queries and resolve
any problems. Absolutely first class!”
Kim Pringle
‘‘
It was a pleasure to deal with Jacqui, Ruth and
the Lettings Team at Jacksons in Rainham, Kent.
After deciding to rent our family home, we
were particularly keen to ensure that the new
occupants would look after the house as we did.
Jacksons came to meet with me at the property,
and understood the exact client requirement.
Throughout the process, there was clear and
regular communication as to the progress and
next steps. Thank you Jacksons! In addition,
Ruth and her team managed all of the many
compliance issues that were needed to be
done before the let could proceed. It made it as
easy for me as just paying the final invoice, the
bookings and management of the required work
was all done by Ruth and her team. Thanks Ruth
and thanks Jacksons!”
Nilesh Patel
3.
4.
Property presentation is important
This is completely at odds with
what we recommend to potential
buyers. When you are renting
a property, the landlord may
be reluctant to let you put your
own stamp on things, especially
within the first year. If the styling
of a property is important to you
feeling ‘at home’, choose a
property with a neutral backdrop
which you can accent with your
own furnishings, rugs and pictures
to create a look which is pleasing
to you.
Viewing appointments - turn up
on time and be polite on lots
of occasions you will meet the
landlord or the letting agent at a
viewing. This is your opportunity
to show who you are, how you
conduct yourself and ask any
questions about the property
and the tenancy. Turning up
on time, being polite and have
a list of relevant questions can
demonstrate how serious you are
to find a home. Make yourself
stand out for all the right reasons.
If the landlord has a choice of
tenants, you want to be the one
at the front of their mind.
Top tip: Moving home is costly and
you do not want to waste money
moving from one rental property
to another. Make a checklist
which is divided into three
sections. These should be headed:
Needs (what the property must
have, i.e. Number of bedrooms)
Wants (things you would like to
have but could manage without)
No Nos (things that you couldn’t
live comfortably with i.e. a third
floor flat with no lift if you have
mobility issues)
5.
Don’t just bid for a property
because you think it ‘will do’.
If you bid, then withdraw
repeatedly, you will be in danger
of landlords and agents not taking
you seriously, and it will cost you a
lot of money. Be certain that the
property is right for you before you
make a bid.
Top tip: Take someone along with
you whose opinion you trust. Give
yourself time to think. If it feels right
and you are prepared when you
bid for it, it will come good in the
end.
Top tip: Prepare a mental list
of 3 questions to ask which are
relevant to the property. Ask
about running costs, which
facilities are close by, or the
availability of access to public
transport. It can be anything
which is important to you and
relevant to the property.
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