Q. How long will it take me to get a tenant for my rental property?

A. In the current healthy rental market a well presented property at the correct market value can be expected to have let within 2-3 weeks. Our fastest tenant find to date has been three hours!

Q. What kind of tenant will I get?

A. A majority of our tenants are families relocating to this area, young professionals starting out and divorcees. However due to our stringent credit and reference checks we are able to confirm the credit status and check that they are in full employment.

Q. What is the best to let...a furnished or unfurnished property?

A. This is a difficult question to answer as it depends more often on the type of tenant. For a family relocating, they generally have everything they need...so unfurnished is more appropriate. However a young professional starting out will be grateful for any furniture and appliances that are included in the tenancy. If possible it is best to remain flexible. It is important however that should you opt to furnish the property, you must ensure that the furniture matches the style of the property as closely as possible, and is in good order, complying with all the necessary health and safety regulations.

Q. With Full Management and Full Management Gold Services LD will visit your property periodically. What do you do during these visits?

A. A trained member of staff will visit your property with the aim of providing the landlord with a detailed report of the material state of the property both inside and out. In addition, we check that the tenant is looking after the house and conforming to the obligations of the tenancy agreement.

Q. What if a tenant doesn't pay their rent?

A. In the unlikely event of a tenant not paying their rent, LD property management will take an instant and proactive action to ascertain the cause of the rent arrears. We discuss with the tenant the best way forward to comply with the terms of their rental agreement. If necessary we will instigate legal action to pursue the rent arrears via the courts However the best option is to be covered by Rent Protection Insurance.

Q. Will I get my property back?

A. The 1988 housing legislation guarantees possession as long as tenancy agreements are set up by professional with the necessary clauses that confirm the status. All LD Property Management tenancy agreements are legally binding and cover all the very latest housing legislation's.

Q. Why should I use LD Property Management Fareham instead of any other agent?

A. LD Property Management is a specialist company in the complicated and potentially hazardous area of residential lettings. This is all we do, LD Property is not a 'Jack of all Trades' but a 'Master of One'!
LD property is a member or ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) which requires its members to adopt a strict and ethical code of practice. Many companies do not belong to ARLA..why not?