All landlords have different requirements. We tailor our service to meet your needs.

Let Only Do you live locally? You might prefer the
Let Only Service? Rent Collection Do you live locally but want a
'middle man'? You might prefer the
Rent Collection Service? Full Management Do you live overseas or some
distance away? You might prefer the
Full Management Service?

A visit to your house and the subsequent discussion will establish the level of service you require.

Some frequently asked questions by landlords

Tenants

landlords_a How quickly can you find a tenant?

Usually in a 4-6 week window if the property is in good condition and offered at the right price.

How do you estimate a rental value?

By using comparables in the area.

How often do you visit the tenants and the property?

Routine visits take place every 4 months, followed by a report to the landlord (managed properties only).

Maintenance

landlords_b What happens about maintenance?

In a managed property JPS undertakes all maintenance and pays bills up to £200. Over that amount, the work will be agreed in discussion with the landlord.

What happens if a bill is incurred which is more than the rent?

JPS will ask the landlord to send us a cheque to cover the cost.

What happens about safety checks on the property?

JPS ensures that the following are kept up to date:
- gas safety check - annually, click for gas rules
- electrical check - 5 yearly, click for elec rules
- Energy Performance Certificate - 10 yearly, click for EPC rules
- Electrical portable appliance test - every change of tenant

Finance

How will I receive rent?

By BACS payment within 7 days of JPS receiving it.

Does the tenant pay a deposit?

The tenant pays a deposit of the equivalent of one and a half month's rent and it is registered with The Dispute Service.

What happens if the rent is not paid?

In the event of non payment, JPS do everything to chase the rent, but also offer a rent protection scheme which pays within 14 days of non payment with no excess. Click for Letinsure

Do I have to pay tax on the rent?

Yes, rent is grossed up on to your existing income and taxed in whatever bracket it puts you into.

How is tax assessed?

It is the landlord's responsibility to declare the income on a self assessment tax return at the end of each financial year and pay the calculated tax by 31 January the following year. www.inlandrevenue.gov.org

I will be working overseas. How does that affect my position?

You will be classified as an overseas landlord and will need to complete NRL1 forms to register your status with the inland revenue in order to get authorization to receive your rent gross with no tax deducted at source.

What about my mortgage company?

You need their permission to let the house. We ask to see a copy of this letter.

What about my insurance company?

You need their authorization to let and if they do not agree, you need to find another company who will insure a rented property. JPS can advise.

Legal Aspects

landlords_c How am I covered?

JPS staff are trained and qualified in legal aspects of letting. We will ensure that the tenancy agreement is drawn up in line with current legislation.

What is my obligation to JPS?

We ask you to sign a management agreement with us, mutually agreeing terms and conditions.

Do tenants sign an agreement?

We draw up an Assured Shorthold Agreement, usually for 6 months

The House

What happens if the tenants damage the house?

A full inventory is taken at the beginning of the tenancy and signed by the tenants confirming that it is correct.  When they move out, the house is checked against the inventory and any damage is agreed with the tenants and charged to the deposit.

What happens if there is an accident, fire of flood?

JPS deals with all problems as they arise and if necessary liaises with insurance companies with the permission of the landlord.

What happens with utility bills?

JPS reads the meters at the start and end of any tenancy, informs the relevant companies and ensures that bills are sent to the correct addresses. It is the landlord's responsibility to finalise the telephone bill.

What about the garden?

Not all tenants are good gardeners but are required to cut the grass and weed the flower beds under the terms of the tenancy agreement. If your garden is very large we recommend that you employ a gardener at least twice a year to cut hedges and prune shrubs.
The services we offer
Let Only
Rent Collection
Full Management
Full vetting of tenants
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All legal documentation
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Check compliance of gas, electricity, energy performance
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Change over of utilities
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Register the deposit
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Check tenant into the house
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Set up standing order for ongoing rent direct to landlord's account
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Remarket the house when tenant gives notice
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Check tenant out of the house at the end of the tenancy
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Set up standing order for ongoing rent to JPS
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Rent paid over to landlord within 7 days
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Rent chased by JPS if tenant in arrears
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Deal with all maintenance as it arises
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Pay bills on behalf of landlord
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Visit the house every four months and send report and statements to the landlord
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Advise landlord where necessary on issues of tax, maintenance, planning, refurbishment and sale.
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