Tenancy Management

We can provide a comprehensive tenant management service including:

• regular contact with tenants
  

• signing up new tenants, explaining responsibilities
  

• collection and pursuance of rental payments
  

• management of deposits
  

• dealing with tenant queries and complaints
  

• assisting with Housing Benefit claims
  

• ensuring appropriate use of legal documentation, tenancy agreements etc.,
  

• the implications of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (minimum repair standards)

 

Property Maintenance

We can provide a comprehensive property maintenance service including

• planned maintenance programmes

• tendering for maintenance works

• identifying works required

• linking with other landlords to secure economies of scale

• compliance with relevant legislative requirements

Health and Safety

Landlords have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of their tenants and their visitors. This requires regular property checks, equipment servicing, the maintenance of appropriate registers, robust void property inspections and appropriate insurance.

The minefield of legislation that must be complied with includes:

• The Gas Safety Regulations 1998

• The Electrical Equipment (Safety) regulations 1994

• The Building Regulations 1991

• Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1993

• Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.

Asbestos Management

There is a legal requirement for landlords to ensure asbestos within properties is managed safely and effectively. We can provide qualified assistance in ensuring compliance, including maintenance of the Asbestos Manaqement Register and annual inspections.

Gas Servicing

There is a legal requirement for landlords to ensure any gas appliances are regularly checked and appropriate certification maintained. We can provide qualified assistance in ensuring compliance.

Electrical Testing

If properties are furnished it is essential that all electrical appliances are checked and certified as safe on an annual basis. Likewise, there is an obligation to ensure electrical circuits are checked on a regular basis.

Factoring

We can provide a comprehensive factoring service for properties in sole or mixed ownership, to ensure the maintenance of the common areas and facilities. Our company will also tender work when necessary and ensure best value for money. An efficient factoring service will safeguard the landlords capital investment and secure the desirability of the housing.

Insurance

We have numerous contacts within the insurance sector and can secure competitive rates for property and content insurance.