We understand the challenges landlords face in a fast moving lettings market. Our experienced team maintain the highest standards of customer service and are available to advise you on every aspect of renting your property.

Landlords are required to meet an increasing number of regulatory requirements when offering a property for rent. For more information request your free copy of our “A Guide for the Investor Landlord"

From 1st October 2008 landlords must make available to prospective tenants an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The penalty for failing to do so is a £200 fine.  To request an EPC or for more information click here.

If you have a property to rent Contact Us to discuss how RSK can help you

For Landlord’s unfamiliar with the letting process we have created this step by step guide to tenant introduction to help you;

STEP ONE

Valuation & Marketing

• Commission EPC
• Take photographs
• Prepare marketing details
• Advertise on RSK website and selected property portals
• Produce newspaper advert
• Erect “To Let” board
• Accompanied viewing by RSK staff
• Regular feedback to landlord

STEP TWO
OFFER

RSK responsibilities

• Collect holding deposit
• Request tenant referee information
• Confirm terms of offer to tenant and landlord in writing
• Qualify references
• Draw up tenancy agreement
• Collect first months rent
• Collect tenancy deposit
• Notify utility companies (except telephone) and local authority*
• Send standing order mandates to tenants bank
• Transfer rent and deposit to landlord less RSK fee

Tenants responsibilities

• Supply referee information to RSK
• Contact utilities
• Organise bank draft

Landlord responsibilities

• Obtain necessary gas and electrical certificates
• Sign RSK terms & conditions of business
• Supply sufficient keys for all tenants
• Approve References
• Sign contracts
• Supply up to date and accurate inventory
• Ensure the property is clean and ready for occupation
• Register the tenancy deposit with an approved government scheme 
• Provide up to date EPC certificate prior to marketing 

STEP THREE

• Completing the tenancy
• Tenants sign contract
• RSK send standing orders to tenants bank
• Tenants pay balance of first month’s rent & agreed deposit
• Tenants attend check in with inventory clerk
• Landlord signs tenancy agreement
• Copies of documentation issued to both parties