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Buying with KeyHomes
Whether you’re a first time buyer, or looking for your ‘forever’ home, we will look after you.
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Selling with KeyHomes
Our Sales service is designed to offer as much or as little support as you like. From a simple fixed fee listing only option to a concierge style experience, we have the right package for you. All of our service options offer a single point of contact throughout.
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Renting with KeyHomes
We understand that renting for the first time can be a daunting prospect. That’s why our Personal Relationship Managers will guide you through the process without jargon or complication. We are transparent with our fees too, so you know exactly how much you’re paying and what it’s for.
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Letting with KeyHomes
From first time Landlords to experienced portfolio investors, we have a simple service option for you. Unlike most agents, we make sure that with our enhanced packages you will have a dedicated Personal Relationship Manager to handle your tenancy from start to finish.
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About KeyHomes
We will challenge the perceptions that people have of estate agents by showing that we can be honest, straight talking and highly professional. We will only employ exceptional people, who will do exceptional things every day.
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Standard checks performed to confirm the identity and authenticity of any funds involved in a transaction.
AML is a legal requirement for all estate agents, with HMRC targeting any criminal activity in the property sector. Every time you market a property with an estate agent you’ll need to provide a valid photo ID and a recent utility bill.
We will perform these same checks on your prospective tenants.
An EPC is a compulsory review of how energy efficient a property is.
The EPC lasts for 10 years, but new legislation states that properties can now only be let on a new term or renew on a fixed term if the property’s EPC rating is E or better. From April 2020, landlords will not be allowed properties rated at F or G. Listed buildings are exempt.
Contact us for advice on renewing or improving your EPC rating.
London property licensing varies from borough to borough, making it tricky to keep up with changing legislation in different parts of the city.
As a landlord with KeyHomes, we will keep you informed about all licensing requirements where you have rental properties and can also assist with your license application from start to finish.
The Portable Appliance Test (PAT) ensures all electrical appliances in your property are tested and approved as safe to use.
The Electrical Installation Condition report (EICR) assesses the internal electrics in your property. This must be completed every five years and ensures that all fixed electrical equipment is in safe working order. This is currently mandatory for all HMOs and is soon to be made mandatory for all lettings.
To find a qualified electrician for your EICR, visit www.niceic.com.
All rental properties must have a smoke alarm fitted on each floor.
We also advise fitting a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a boiler, even though this is not a legal requirement unless there is a solid fuel-burning appliance in the room.
When new tenants move into your property you should document that alarms have batteries fitted and are in good working order. Fire safety regulations are being tightened regularly as the government pushes for higher standards across the rental sector.
A form of pneumonia that is caused by inhalation of droplets of water containing the Legionella bacteria.
While uncommon, it is the responsibility of all landlords to assess their properties for risk.
A very simple initial assessment will show if water systems in your properties are at risk. Most normal domestic systems are considered low-risk due to the regular usage and flow of water, limiting standing water.
Contact us for advice on minimising risks and how to arrange an assessment.
It is a legal requirement to thoroughly check a tenant’s right to rent a property in the UK.
All prospective tenants over 18 years of age must be checked.
We have technology that enables us to quickly check an tenant’s eligibility but it’s also important that either you or your agent meets the tenant in person before keys to the property are released.
Rental properties must be clean when a tenant moves in, and a check-in records the state of the property at the time.
This makes both the move-in and move-out process run smoothly and minimises disagreements and delays when claiming for cleaning or damages at the end of a tenancy.
We advise a professional clean before the move-in date and an independent inventory at check-in to record the exact condition of all spaces inside and outside the property.
A compulsory test proving that gas appliances and supply points in the property are safe.
GSCs must be renewed every 12 months by a registered engineer who will check the flue and appliance. Even if we don’t manage your rental portfolio, we can assist you with arranging these checks.
Also, remember to give your tenants a copy of the new GSC within 28 days of the check.