#1 Premier Local Letting Agent in Ilford For Landlords
Let your home with us in Ilford. We have a huge range of potential tenants and we can help you anytime throughout the letting process. We are an established and trusted property management company based in Ilford, Essex. Our aim is to provide our clients with professional service at all times.
Whether this is your first buy-to-let property or you’re an established investor, our team can offer over 10 years of professional advice to ensure your portfolio is expertly managed day and night.
Take a look below to see what we can offer with every property under our management service – or Get in touch with us today!
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As soon as we receive your instruction to manage, we’ll make sure you get the best rent for your property and give you suggestions on how to increase your rental yield. Our wealth of experience, as well as strong local knowledge combined with accurate valuation tools means we can provide a realistic and relevant valuation based on size, location, current market conditions and condition of the property. We’ll also ensure your property will meet all regulations and liaise with the local council to ensure we are fully compliant.
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Once we’re both happy your property meets regulations, we begin with quality photography so that we can showcase your property in its best light. Advertising across various platforms will ensure we reach the widest possible audience. Utilising the likes of Rightmove, Zoopla, Social Media as well as our very own website, we can ensure your property will gain as much coverage as possible. Because we carry out extensive research on what does and doesn’t work, we are able to create a good fit between our landlord’s requirements and the needs of potential tenants. We also keep a list of all our potential tenants, which means we can let your property quicker and easier.
Our experienced team will carry out all viewings whether it be during working hours, after hours or on the weekends. Our policy is simple – we work around you. We are committed to finding the right tenants in the shortest possible time.
Once suitable tenants are found and they are happy to proceed, we ask tenants to pay a holding deposit typically equivalent of a week’s rent into our clients account. A holding deposit provides security to both parties.
All tenants undergo thorough referencing checks to investigate variables such as the tenant’s credit score, employment history, financial history and previous landlord’s references. We ensure we find exceptional tenants for each home we manage.
We prepare the tenancy agreement on your behalf with any additional clauses if required. We only use the latest industry leading tenancy agreements which are legally binding and protect the rights of both parties. The tenancy agreement will differ depending on the type of tenancy. We make sure you understand any agreements before we proceed.
At Redcastle, we offer two deposit options to potential tenants, as we understand the need to be flexible with upfront costs whilst ensuring the landlord’s financials are protected. That’s why we offer tenants the option of one month’s rent as a dilapidation deposit or a ‘Nil Deposit’ providing a lower, non-refundable cost option. Tenant’s opting for the month’s rent as deposit are protected by the DPS within 30 days of their moving in date.
We’ll prepare all necessary documentation and ensure all required funds are paid up front, prior to the tenant’s move in.
We perform an inventory upon every move in, but if required, professional inventory will be taken at the beginning of each move-in to prevent any disputes in damages between the landlord and tenant at the end of the tenancy. An inventory can be available for both the landlord and tenant upon request.
Once we are ready to move tenants in, one of our experts will meet tenants at the property to hand over keys.
We always look to keep you informed. At Redcastle, we offer regular inspection reports of your property, so you are kept well aware of any maintenance issues. For single lets, we perform quarterly reports and for HMO’s; monthly reports.
Our Accounts Team will ensure your rental payments are paid in a timely manner. We understand the importance of cash flow when it comes to managing a portfolio, so we’ll always look to work with you to ensure your financials are expertly managed. We’ll chase all arrears and devise a payment plan with the tenant if ever needed.
Over the years, we’ve developed a long-standing relationship with a network of trusted tradesmen, who we’ve enjoyed many years of service with. We’re happy to put a stamp on all our works. Our contacts range from specialists in regular repairs and maintenance, to top-spec property cleaning. Get in touch with us to find out how we can help more.
Once a tenancy has expired, our letting team will conduct a full check out to ensure everything is in full working order and any damages not considered wear and tear will be resolved with the tenant. We’ll notify you if there’s anything you need to know.
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At Redcastle, we really understand the importance of a good, stable rental income and no nasty surprises.
With us, you’ll find a partner who’ll work with you to make sure every year is as profitable as possible. We’ll also help manage some of the costs you may incur along the way.
You’ll benefit from our transparent T&Cs and realistic charges with no hidden extras.
At the end of every year, Redcastle will do a performance review for each of your properties and make a plan to try to get you better results the year after, whether it be by refurbishing your property to maximise yield, retaining your existing tenants for longer or perhaps even growing your property portfolio.
We know that problems can arise at any time, so we’re available 7 days a week, whether you or your tenants require our services.
Redcastle also work with trusted contractors who can deal with maintenance issues professionally and cost effectively, keeping your tenant happy and minimising your costs.
One of the biggest drains on a landlord’s profit are repairs and maintenance costs. We can help you keep these costs to a minimum by ensuring you’re always dealing with trusted contractors, and that your property is maintained to the highest of standards.
With our Managed Service option, you can benefit from full transparency as we let you know about any issues regarding your property, so you have no nasty surprises when receiving your monthly invoices. We also put systems in place to prevent issues from arising again.
For any significant refurbishments, we can spread the costs over an agreed period to help you improve your cash flow. We like to do what suits you best.
We want to make sure you get great tenants and can keep them for as long as possible. We have an extensive network of potential tenants for the areas we cover.
Reference checks are a crucial step and are undertaken by one of the best referencing companies within the UK. All our tenants must achieve above a certain score. If this is not achieved we will request a guarantee.
The referencing process includes:
- Credit checks
- Adverse credit history
- Previous address checks
- Employment checks
- Previous Tenancy checks
Each tenant is given a tenancy agreement which is specific to them, meeting both their needs and yours for the length of the tenancy agreement. Once you have secured tenants who you are happy with and want to keep, we’ll try secure them on longer tenancy agreements, saving you time and money whilst ensuring you keep great tenants for longer.
The area of safety is paramount for our Landlords and tenants, and we insist on good code of practice as well as abiding by legislation to keep tenants safe as well as protecting your property.
For every property we manage, we’ll ensure the following:
- Gas safety certification obtained by a Gas safety registered engineer
- Electrical Equipment tested and certificated
- Electrical goods PAT tested
- Energy Performance Certificates provided
- Fire Alarms & Carbon Monoxide alarms are in working order
All the above are required in every property before renting out to a tenant, and we’ll assist you in making sure all these are in place before a tenant takes occupancy.
We also advise that all properties have an inventory check before and after the tenant leaves, so you can be confident that the property is being maintained to a high standard.
We’re registered with The Deposit Protection Service so all deposits are protected for both the landlord and tenant in case of any disputes. In any event, Tenants are provided all necessary documents within 30 days.
We’ll also visit at least quarterly, to ensure that your property is well maintained and confirming the tenant is acting in line with their tenancy agreement.
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Advertising & Social
We use all the key property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla to help promote your home and reach the widest range of buyers. To make sure your home gets the attention it deserves, we use dedicated photographers who know how to highlight the best elements of your home. Every property will also include its own virtual tour.
Our Reviews
We’re extremely proud of the service we provide here at Redcastle and it means a lot to us to hear when our clients are happy. Nothing makes us happier than receiving messages from clients who are truly happy with the level of service they received. We feel honoured to receive such genuine and warm feedback
Our Specialists
When it comes to selling your home with us, the local knowledge held by our specialists is invaluable. We’re also skilful in creating interest that will achieve the most from your home. For us, it’s personal. Find out more about our team here (link to meet the team/specialists page)
I contacted Redcastle for a house I wanted to put on rent. From the moment I spoke to Altaf until the new tenants went into the House, Altaf was very professional and helpful. He went beyond what I asked for and gave me complete peace of mind. He literally just took care of everything and delivered exactly what he said. I will surely be using Redcastle again in the future and would say if you are looking for a good reliable agency with a very personal touch, then this is the company for you. He told me each step of the way, what was happening, how many viewings I had and vetted any potential tenant thoroughly. Even once the tenants had gone in, he was readily available to help and answer any questions. Excellent agent who I can honestly highly recommend.
- Arslan Mahmood
Google 5 Star Rating
Redcastle is a professional sales and lettings agent in East London. I am a landlord and have had the pleasure of working with Altaf who is now fully managing my property from tenancy through to monthly rent collection and payment. Altaf is both experienced and knowledgeable on all matters of tenancy and council rules and regulations which landlords need to comply with. Any issues with the property are sensibly discussed and a mutual way forward is agreed. My East London portfolio will be expanding and I’ll be sure to contact Altaf when the time comes to rent further properties with Redcastle within their catchment areas.
- Anwars Hoopties AR
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We will carry out an appraisal of your property using current information as well as local property sales data, not only from our own records but from industry resources to which we have access. Because we specialise in the area, we are also able to pool from a wealth of data and professional experience.