Brien Firmin Independent Estate Agents offer a full lettings and Property Management service. We presently act for a large number of Landlords in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and have clients all over the world including Europe, United States, Australia, New Zealand and the Far East. Our fully computerized management system means we are able to provide electronic money transfer, full management statements, e-mail communication, Inland Revenue payment statements and much more.

Clients can choose from a range of services and varying fee structures including let only, let and rent collection and full management all to professional tenants.

Ask us about our:

• One stop fast credit check and referencing service to professionals only.
• Free Rent Guarantee scheme including free legal expenses cover for eviction upto £ 25,000 for fully managed properties.
• Landlord’s insurance products including Building and Contents insurance.
• Tenants insurance products including contents insurance, accidental damage to Landlords contents or personal possessions cover.

Written details available on request.

TENANTS INFORMATION

On finding a property:
Once you have found a property and we have agreed terms between you and the landlord you will be required to pay an administration fee per tenant, (details available on request), together with a holding deposit of 2 weeks rent which is non-refundable. This holding deposit will be put toward your security deposit on the day you move in. We will then assist you with your referencing application forms which can be completed on line, once they are submitted the referencing company will contact your referees including your employer or accountant and previous landlord if applicable. Occupation of the property is subject to all references being satisfactory.

On signing agreements:
This will take place on the day of occupation, at a pre-arranged time. One months’ rent must be paid in advance, plus a deposit equivalent to 4 - 6 weeks rent (subject to the Landlords requirements). This initial payment can be made by either BUILDING SOCIETY CHEQUE, BANKERS DRAFT, DRAWN IN FAVOUR OF BRIEN-FIRMIN LTD OR BY CASH. (PERSONAL CHEQUES CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED).

The deposit will be held either by the landlord, and be protected in one of two Insurance-based tenancy deposit schemes, or lodged with the Deposit Protection Service in accordance the Tenancy Deposit legislation effective from 6th April 2007. All further rental payments should be made by standing order and must be paid monthly and received by the Landlord or Brien Firmin Ltd by the due date. The deposit CAN NOT be used as the last months' rent.

Gas, electricity and water companies, telecom and council tax offices must be notified of your intended move as these services are payable by the Tenant. In most cases. PLEASE NOTE: In some circumstances, deposits may be required by certain utilities companies.

Once your tenancy has commenced:
A quarterly inspection will be carried out and a letter sent to the property at least one week before to confirm the time and date of the inspection. If you should encounter any problems regarding the maintenance of the property, you should contact the Maintenance Co-ordinator at our office or the Landlord direct if appropriate. All repairs and maintenance must be carried out with landlord approval. Any repairs carried out on the tenants instructions are the responsibility of the tenants.

Your obligations as tenants are laid out in the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. Please feel free to request a copy of the standard Agreement prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

When your contract is due to expire:
We will contact you two months prior to the expiry date. Should you require a new agreement both parties will have to agree any new terms.

If the tenancy is not renewed and you leave the property a final inspection will be carried out. Utility companies must be notified of final meter readings and your forwarding address. The property and it furnishings and fittings must be left in a clean and satisfactory condition in accordance with your tenancy agreement, excluding fair wear and tear. PLEASE NOTE: The deposit is not returned to you on the day of departure. All deposits are dealt with in accordance with the relevant deposit protection scheme, terms and conditions are available on request.

Finally do not forget to advise the Gas, Electricity, Water boards, Telecom companies and Council tax offices of your move, also remember to advise the Post Office, as we will not accept responsibility for forwarding or re-directing any mail.