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A step-by-step guide to Renting your property

Accurate Valuation

Your aim should be to Rent your property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. Our expert valuers carry out valuations every month giving us intimate and unparalleled knowledge of property values in your area.

This is why we consistently achieve the asking price across all our clients' properties.
Call us on 3389859 or complete the rental valuation request form.

Selecting a Real estate agent

When choosing an agent consider their opening hours, when they will be available to conduct viewings, their presence and what kind of marketing your property will receive. These are critical to obtaining the maximum rental value for your property.

Considering a short Rental agreement

Renting your property as a short rental (for a period of up to six months) can be an ideal solution as you will benefit from the following: high returns on your property, rent paid in advance, flexibility of commitment, minimum void periods, Property Management and often high quality corporate tenants.

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Benefits of Corporate Services

Corporate Services assists companies who are looking to find properties for their employees.

Renting your property through this specialist department has the benefit of a wide variety of applicants from reputable companies, willing to pay a premium for high levels of service and peace of mind.

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Consider Property Management

Property Management can be the key to reaping maximum rental returns on your property. Many tenants insist on renting managed properties and are often prepared to pay a premium for this.
Instructing DAMEL to manage your property gives you peace of mind that both your property and tenant will be cared for 24/7. Your dedicated Property Manager will look after the general day-to-day management and more complex issues such as emergency repairs, collection of rent, transfer of utilities and much more.

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Having an empty property can be stressful. Maximise the return on your investment by acting fast in finding a reliable tenant who will pay the best price.

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Presenting your property

First impressions count, making the presentation of your property critical to a successful rental.
Consider addressing any DIY jobs you have been meaning to get done, add a fresh coat of paint where necessary and try to declutter to make rooms appear larger

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Preparing your property for tenancy

Before rental of your property for the first time you must obtain a professional and comprehensive inventory. This will set out the condition and contents of the property. Damel will carry out a professional inventory on your behalf.

Long term tenancies (6 months or more)
You are responsible for checking that the tenants have set up accounts with utility companies, telephone supplier and so forth.
Short term tenancies (up to 6 months)
You will retain responsibility for the utility accounts, as these costs are included in the rent. The tenant will be responsible for any telecommunication services.

Receiving an offer

As soon as an offer is received we will contact you to communicate full details of an offer along with any special conditions to help you decide whether or not to accept.

Marketing your property

To find your perfect tenant you need to give your property maximum exposure across a wide range of media.

When you instruct Damel to let your property you will automatically benefit from our unrivalled, comprehensive marketing package, including: exposure on website, full colour property details, inclusion in magazines and key property titles, email and alerts .

Offer Agreed

Once you accept an offer we will do the following, regardless of whether your property is managed:

Collect references from the tenants
Arrange signing of Tenancy Agreement
Collect moving-in payment (rent + deposit).
We can also, subject to a fee, get your property ready for move-in and:
Carry out check-in and inventory
Arrange professional cleaning of your property
For your added peace of mind, where applicable we will hold the deposit as a stakeholder and register this with a deposit protection scheme, resulting in a faster and more efficient deposit release process at the end of the tenancy.

Accompanied Viewing

Our longer opening hours are essential to maximise viewing opportunities for your property - in fact over 40% of our viewings are carried out after work and at weekends. Accompanied viewings also mean we can use our expertise to help rent your property.

Our offices are open 9am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. In addition, our phone lines are open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.

Completion

Upon completion, keys will be released to the inventory clerk or the tenant on moving-in day.
For managed properties, we will provide the tenant with contact details of their dedicated Property Manager.
Congratulations, your property is now rented.