In order to help those Landlords and Tenants unfamiliar with the letting process, we have created this step-by-step Letting Guide to inform, and help you during the process.

FIRST STEP

• Valuation & Marketing

• Commission EPC

• Take photographs

• Prepare marketing details

• Advertise on our own website and leading property portals

• Produce newspaper advert

• Erect To Let board

• Accompanied viewing by Daniel Paul's staff

• Regular feedback to landlord

SECOND STEP

• Daniel Paul's 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

• Provide details to the tenants for future rent payments

THIRD STEP

• Tenants responsibilities

• Supply referee information to Daniel Paul Residential

• Organise bank transfer or cash payments

FOURTH STEP

• Landlord responsibilities

• Obtain necessary gas and electrical certificates

• Sign Daniel Paul's 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 tidy and ready for occupation

• Register the tenancy deposit with an approved government scheme

• Provide up to date EPC certificate prior to marketing

FIFTH STEP

• Daniel Paul's final responsibilities

• Completing the tenancy

• Tenants sign contract

• Daniel Paul 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

• Transfer rent and deposit to landlord less Daniel Paul's fee

• Copies of documentation issued to both parties

• Daniel Paul notifies utility companies of meter readings and change of tenants

• Tenants confirms with utility companies meter readings and contact details