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Please find below an online version of all the documentation you will need to fill in when looking to let your property with Miles & Barr
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Miles & Barr offers a range of Lettings and Property Management services. We have access to market data and trends that can help you determine the right rental price for your property. Miles & Barr has the knowledge and resources to effectively advertise your property to reach a wider audience.
Miles & Barr is an award-winning Letting Agency, which includes the Negotiator’s Lettings Agency of the Year (Medium) and ESTAS Gold for Best Regional Lettings Group.
Please scroll through our helpful lettings pages to find out more about why Miles & Barr should be your number one agency.
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Are you a Landlord looking for tenants? Our ARLA Propertymark qualified agents are here to help. Whether you are a new or experienced Landlord.
With offices located across Kent, from Ramsgate to Folkestone, Herne Bay, Dover, Canterbury, Broadstairs, Deal, Birchington, Faversham, Whitstable, Ashford, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate and Tunbridge Wells, the team have more than two decades of Lettings and Property Management experience.
Miles & Barr's experts are knowledgeable about the laws and regulations helping you comply with them and avoid potential legal issues.
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Where should I be looking to buy a property?
A good idea is to choose a property close to home or a town you are familiar with so you are close by for any potential problems and so you know the area. If you plan to use Miles & Barr as your letting agent, buying somewhere further away or an area you are unfamiliar with would not be a problem and will give you more options.
Once you have found your ideal location come and speak with us so we can give you helpful and friendly advice on the type of properties that are in demand in the area and how much they are renting for. We can assist you with property values in the area.
Should I look for better rental returns or capital growth?
The income you should be aiming for is completely dependent on what sort of property you are looking to invest into. You’ll either be looking for rental returns or capital growth.
Rental returns, the income you make from the property as a percentage of its value, work out best with cheaper property. As an example if you have a few tenants you’ll be relying on rental yield.
Capital growth, increase in the value of the property over time, is a better means of income when you are depending on property prices increasing. This method is more common when your initial costs are high.
What insurance do I need?
Buy-to-let insurance, commonly known as landlord insurance, provides landlord liability and buildings/contents cover.
Landlord liability: Provides cover if there is a fatality on your property. This cover is commonly just an option but depending on the type of tenant you may have.
Buildings insurance: A common requirement from lenders is for landlords to take out buildings insurance on a property before they can secure a mortgage. Buildings insurance covers you and your property in the event of it needing to be repaired or rebuilt through damage or destruction. The rebuild value is required when filling out the building insurance documentation, but it is worth knowing that this is not the same as the amount you have paid for the property. A building surveyor can provide you with a valuation on this.
Contents insurance: Ensuring the contents in your property are covered is highly recommended. Even if the property is unfurnished it is still worth having some form of contents insurance to protect flooring, carpets, curtains and so on. Your contents insurance does not cover belongings in your property brought by tenants.
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Do I need to be present for all the viewings?
So long as you have granted us access to your property your presence is not required. We accompany all viewings and it is worth knowing that potential buyers usually feel more relaxed if the owner is not present.
How much is the tenant’s deposit?
The tenant’s deposit can be up to a maximum of five weeks' rent, paid at the start of the tenancy. It should be registered with a tenancy deposit protection scheme within 30 days.
We also offer on some rental properties a Flatfair deposit option which is equivalent to one week's rent. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.
Who is responsible for organising the inventory and how much will it cost me?
We are able to organise your inventory and the cost depends on the size of the property that you are looking to let.
When will I receive rent payments from my tenant?
You will be paid your rent in full before the tenancy commences when you are dealing with a short let. For a long term let you will receive your rent on the date it is due each month, this is typically the date the tenant moved in.
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Here are some frequently asked questions from landlords
How much is it going to cost me to let my property?
There are a few costs involved in letting your property:
Estate agent commission – The commission fees are payable once a tenant enters an agreement on your property. The charge is a percentage of the agreed rental price and VAT. Your estate agent will make you aware of fees you’ll incur in your preliminary meeting.
Energy Performance Certificate – You must have commissioned an EPC before your property can go on be rented out. This will need to be made available to your tenants no more than 28 days later from when your property is marketed. We can organise your EPC – Energy Performance Certificate, just get in touch with your local branch to sort this out or call us on 01304 626 444.
Inventory and check-in report – This should be organised before your tenant(s) move in. We can organise this on your behalf.
Who will conduct viewings on my property and when will they be?
We will accompany all viewings on your property during our opening hours. We aim to give you as much availability to conduct viewings as possible. Our opening hours are 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30 on Saturdays and 10:00-16:00 on Sundays, so we are flexible for viewings that suit you.