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Let your property with Davis Tate

Book a lettings valuation with our local team

Let your property with Davis Tate

Book a lettings valuation with our local team

Let your property with Davis Tate

Book a lettings valuation with our local team

Let your property with Davis Tate

Book a lettings valuation with our local team

Letting your property with Davis Tate

At Davis Tate we pride ourselves in providing a premium lettings service to both Landlords and Tenants. We currently let and manage over 2100 properties for clients based in the UK and overseas.

Landlords choose us due to our extensive local network throughout Berkshire and Oxfordshire, our local knowledge and expertise and because we're trusted by clients far and wide.

So whether you're a professional landlord, have inherited a property, or moved in with a partner and decided to rent out your place we can help you get the most from your investment.
 

Why choose Davis Tate

Quality process 

Quality at every stage

Market appraisal

  • Our advice starts with an appraisal of the property, undertaken by a knowledgeable Lettings Specialist, who is experienced in their local market.

Immediate marketing

  • As soon as you confirm your instructions, your property goes live online, with full particulars, floor plans and photographs. We then inform our database of active Tenants via email, telephone and text.

Print advertising

  • We are regular advertisers in the Reading, Henley, Newbury and Oxford newspapers.
   
Communication 

Excellent communication

Personal Service

  • Your local Lettings Specialist will assist you until we find you the right Tenant, at which time they will introduce you to a dedicated Property Manager (Full Management service only) who will liaise with you during the Tenancy.

Keeping you updated

  • Landlords are given a password to access our website to keep up-to-date with the letting of their property. We also provide a regular email or written report on all marketing activity, including updates on every viewing.

Management and maintenance

  • Each Landlord who chooses Full Management will have the benefit of a personal Property Manager who will be your point of contact for all property matters during the tenancy. In addition to this Landlords have the facility of an online login for remote access 24 hours a day enabling you to keep up-to-date whenever and wherever you are.

Connected

Connected

Getting your property seen

  • Established since 1991 we have a good working relationship with many leading businesses and relocation agents in and around the Thames Valley. Our office network shares one database so all properties are marketed to all potential tenants from every office.

Local & National Network

  • Our office network offers every property from every desk. Additionally we are represented on property portals and search sites enabling us to offer every available property on a national and international level.

PrimelocationOverseas Advantages

  • 30% of our Landlords are overseas and appreciate the ability to log-in to our secure website to keep up-to-date 24/7. We act as your eyes and ears to the UK property market, as well as advising you on improvements and maintenance on your property.
   
Professional 

Professional

Professional

  • We are members of NFOPP (National Federation of Property Professionals) incorporating ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents) and NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents). We are also members of The Property Ombudsmen Scheme.

Investors In Property

  • Whether you are a professional Landlord or letting your home for the first time we pride ourselves in our ability to assist Investors In Property. It is important for a Landlord to understand the market, changes to legislation and laws, property location and the right Tenant. All of our staff are experienced in this area and are happy to provide free advice on any property you are considering buying or a review of your current portfolio.

 

Safe property valuations

In order to give an accurate valuation of you property for rental, we will come to your property and conduct a physical viewing. This will help us assess the condition of your property, any enhancements you have made and provide advice on the best ways to market and sell your property. 

We want to make sure that any visit to your property is as safe as possible in the current climate, therefore we have made a few changes to the way we will do the valuation. We have produced a short video so you know what to expect at the valuation. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the process please contact us - we will be happy to help. 

Safe property valuations customer video

Watch our quick customer valuations video to see what to expect at a valuation as well as how we're keeping the process safe. 

General Advice for Landlords

Insurance

Property and contents should be comprehensively insured for letting and include cover for loss of rental income, legal costs and public liability. You must inform your Buildings and Contents insurers that the property is let. We can provide information on insurance policies specifically designed for rental property. Contact Davis Tate Insurance Services on 0844 770 7429 for a free quote.

Consent for Leasehold Property

If your property is leasehold you must ensure that any letting is permitted by your lease, and any tenancy terminates prior to the termination of your lease. Any lease condition must be noted in the tenancy agreement for the Tenant’s attention. If necessary, the written permission of your Landlord should be obtained for sub-letting.

Mortgage

Mortgaged properties require the mortgagee to give permission for letting and make aware of any special conditions or terms required by your mortgagee. Alternatively, we can introduce you to Davis Tate Financial Services who can offer products designed for let properties.

Jointly Owned Property

You must ensure that any joint owners are party to the Tenancy Agreement or give their consent in writing for the property to be let.

Tenant’s Deposit

All deposits for assured shorthold tenancies must be held under a Government-approved Deposit Scheme. We are members of My Deposits and tenants’ deposits are fully bonded through ARLA. All properties must have an independent inventory.

Utilities

Services such as electricity, gas, water, phone, broadband, TV licence and council tax are the responsibility of the Tenant, unless otherwise agreed.

Condition of the Property

Prospective Tenants will pay a great deal of attention to the cleanliness of the property and the condition of its gardens. Prior to occupation, both the house and the gardens should be overhauled by outside professionals. By doing so, you will achieve the best rent for the property

Continuous Improvement

We strongly recommend that Landlords invest in maintaining and enhancing their property year on year. This will improve both the rental return and the quality of Tenant it attracts.

Pets, Children, Smokers, Housing Benefit & Sharers

Please confirm to us if you will or will not accept any of these types of Tenant.

Furnishings

A property can be let fully, part or unfurnished. We can advise you as to any items which should be left. The Fire & Furnishings (fire safety) Regulations 1988 & 1993 require that all upholstered furnishing, loose fittings, permanent or loose covers supplied in rented properties must meet fire resistance requirements and must display the kite mark confirming it complies with the regulations.

Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998

The Gas Safety (installation and use) Regulations 1998 place a duty on Landlords to have all gas appliances and pipework at tenanted properties checked at 12 monthly intervals. The testing must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer who will issue a Gas Safety Record.

Davis Tate recommends that all gas engineers are vetted to ensure they have the appropriate level of registration. You can do this by calling the Gas Safe Register direct on 0800 4085500 or visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk. We do not allow a tenant to take up occupation at any property which has a gas supply unless you can produce a valid gas safety certificate.

EPC’s

The property must have a current Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) available within 7 days of marketing. (Valid for 10 years). As of April 2018 all properties must have a minimum EPC rating of ‘E’ or above.

Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

It is the Landlord’s responsibility to ensure that every floor in the property has a smoke detector and all rooms with a solid fuel appliance has a Carbon Monoxide alarm (CO) fitted. Alarms must be tested and working at the start of each tenancy and documented. Please confirm in writing to Davis Tate that the Property complies. For avoidance of doubt, Davis Tate will not arrange for installation or testing of these alarms on Let Only or Rent Collect service unless requested to do so by the Landlord in writing.

Portable Appliance Test/Electrical Testing

As a Landlord you have a duty of care to ensure the following

  • That the electrical installation in a rented property is safe.
  • That the electrical installation is maintained in a safe condition.
  • That any appliance provided is safe and has at least a CE mark.

We strongly recommend that you meet this by having an inspection of the fixed wiring and all appliances checked by a qualified electrician.

Appliances

All appliances, including central heating, should be checked and serviced prior to letting. Service contracts should be kept in force for items such as central heating and kitchen appliances. Full details should be given to us. All instruction manuals and guarantee cards should be left at the property. We can provide information on appliance insurance.

Keys

We should be provided with four complete sets of keys including those for garaging and windows.

Overseas Landlords

If you are going to be a non-UK resident for longer than six months during the tenancy you will need to apply for an NRL1 certificate, to exempt you from paying tax on the rent received. Tax will still apply under self assessment which you will declare in an annual tax return.You must apply for this at www.ir.gov.uk.

Right to Rent, The Immigration Act 2014

As of February 2016 The Right to Rent scheme – became law. This requires landlords or agents to check ID of all prospective adult occupiers. Where an adult occupier has a time limited right to remain, landlords and letting agents will need to conduct follow up checks. These need to be made 12 months from the initial check or at the expiry of the individual’s right to be in the UK, whichever is the later. We will carry out checks within 28 days of commencement of the first Tenancy for each service and where required in future with the exception of our Introduction Only (Let Only) Service we will not include any further Right to Rent or related checks that are required by applicable laws and regulations. For further information please visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/rules-andacceptable-documents-right-to-rent-checks

Professional Advisers

As the Landlord’s Agent we will take every care in the management of your home rental, and the information we provide. However, we are not legal or financial experts. If you have any queries of a legal or financial nature, you should consult your solicitor or accountant. We would be pleased to recommend one to you.

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3 days ago
John Neville
We let our properties through Megan and every time the process is completely pain free. She has secured asking price offers without fail over a number of years and we are so grateful to have her on our team. All you could ask for in an estate agent, couldn\'t recommend more highly
6 days ago
Caroline Nutland
A friendly and professional Service from start to finish. This is the second time I have been lucky enough to have Jo Parker guide me through an otherwise complicated procedure. Can\'t Thank her enough.
5 weeks ago
Tom Hedge
I have rented my property for four years through Davis Tate. They have been efficient and effective throughout and always delivered a top class service. I would like to thank the property management team who looked after the property during that time, in particular Peter Steer. When I regained possesion of the property it was in excellent condition overall which i was very pleased with. Thank you very much!
8 weeks ago
VS
We have had the pleasure of recently dealing with Davis Tate, Didcot for both a purchase and subsequent rental. All communication has been polite, personable and efficient. Our buy-to-let house purchase was negotiated sensitively by David and any queries were addressed quickly and with integrity. The purchase was completed to deadline and we were kept updated throughout. The whole process took less than 10 weeks from the official offer acceptance to completion. David often went above and beyond to accommodate late hours and nothing was too much trouble. Following our experience regarding the purchase, it made sense to then ask Davis Tate to market our new purchase for rent, not only because they knew the property and area, but we were also more than confident in their abilities. This proved to be a great decision and the speed with which the rental went through was staggering. Matt had a first viewing lined up within three days of the internal photos going on-line and the tenant moved in 7 days later. Given the speed of the transaction, all correspondence and communication was dealt with efficiently and without any drama. David and Matt made both transactions incredibly straightforward and we couldn\'t have asked for a better service. My dealings with Julia added to the personable service and everyone has been excellent to deal with, thank you!
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