We offer a full range of professional property management services to make renting out your property in London efficient and easy.
In this article, we will answer the most common queries around property management, from tenant sourcing to maintenance and compliance, and explain how our team will handle everything on your behalf.
What property management services do you offer?
We provide tenant sourcing, rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, compliance management, and tenancy renewals.
Do you manage blocks of properties?
Yes, we specialise in block management, ensuring compliance with licensing, fire safety regulations, and tenant management.
Landlord Responsibilities and Legal Compliance
Being a landlord in London comes with many legal and regulatory obligations. We ensure your property meets all requirements, keeping you compliant and protecting your investment.
What are my responsibilities as a landlord?
You must make sure the property is safe, arrange necessary repairs, and comply with legal requirements, such as gas safety checks, EPC ratings, and deposit protection.
What legal requirements must I meet as a landlord?
Landlords must adhere to gas safety, electrical safety, fire safety, and deposit protection regulations. We can assist in ensuring your properties are fully compliant with all local and national compliance or take care of all legal responsibilities with our full property management service.
Tenant Sourcing and Rent Collection
Finding reliable tenants, setting the right rental price, and collecting rent payments on time are important parts of a successful rental experience. This becomes more complex if you have multiple properties or a block to manage. We can manage the entire process for you, including an accurate rental valuation.
How do you find suitable, trustworthy tenants for my property?
We market your property on the most popular major platforms, arrange viewings, and conduct thorough tenant referencing to secure responsible tenants.
How do you manage rent collection?
We automate rent payments and transfer funds directly to your nominated account. If payments are delayed, we follow up and provide legal guidance if needed.
What happens if a tenant doesn’t pay the rent?
We have a structured arrears process, including reminders, formal notices, and legal action if required. Rent guarantee insurance is also available for added protection.
Property Maintenance and Inspections
Maintaining your property is key to keeping tenants happy and preserving its value. We take care of all maintenance requests and conduct regular inspections.
Who is responsible for property maintenance?
As a landlord, you are responsible for the building's upkeep. We coordinate maintenance requests, source quotes, and arrange repairs with trusted contractors for our managed properties.
How often do you inspect managed properties?
We perform complete property inspections regularly and consistently to make sure your property is well-maintained and address any issues before they escalate.
Tenancy Renewals and Evictions
Managing lease agreements effectively helps maintain stable tenancies and avoid legal issues. As part of our property management service, we handle renewals and evictions professionally and legally.
Do you handle tenancy renewals and evictions?
Yes, we manage tenancy renewals, renegotiations, and legal evictions, ensuring all procedures comply with UK tenancy laws.
Switching to Our Property Management Services
If you are currently managing your property yourself or looking for a new company to look after your rentals in London, our friendly team will make the switch to us as straightforward as possible and handle everything for you.
How do I switch to Hastings International's property management services?
We handle the entire transition, notify tenants, and collect all necessary documents from your previous agent.
If you have further questions, please contact our property management team for specialist property management expertise, advice, and assistance.
