As a landlord are you just getting lucky in managing your property?

"In the last twenty years as a specialist letting agent we have come across numerous property management issues, for which we have to be understanding, open-minded, tolerant, but firm too. Our work involves handling a lot of potentially confrontational situations, for which our key staff are fully qualified and have gained a clear understanding of the legal infrastructure and its implementation. Our excellent communication and proven management procedures help us to alleviate the nightmare situations that Landlords fear"
Richard Watson - WMB Director

Some problems posed and resolved by WMB over the last 12 months

Problem: Whilst a tenant is in a property the pipes have frozen causing extensive damage.
Issue: Who is responsible and what should you do?

Problem: You want to gain entry to your property for an inspection but the tenant will not co-operate.
Issue: What are your rights?

Problem: A tenant has parked a Caravan in the drive causing a dispute with the neighbour.
Issue: Who is responsible and what do you do?

Problem: The tenant invites a person to live in the property who is not on the tenancy agreement.
Issue: What rights do they have and what do you do?

Problem: Your tenant is made redundant and claims Housing Benefit. The Local Authority sends you a form to sign to pay the benefit directly to you.
Issue: Do you sign it?

With hundreds of issues to consider in letting your property WMB has the experience and expertise to take the luck out of property rental.

"As a part time landlord I found that more and more I had neither the skill nor the time to manage my properties. After a very difficult situation with a tenant that cost me financially I realised that I would benefit from a professional letting agent. After just a few months their skills and expertise have already saved me more than there management fees"
Mrs Bray - Stamford