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Welcome

Bacon & Co

Your professionalism and client care

reinforces my decision to select

your firm to manage my property.

Thank you all for being an excellent

Letting Agency, we will be sure to

recommend you to friends as you are

very professional at what you do.

We would like to take this

opportunity to thank Hayley, Geoff,

Vanessa and all of your team for

your help and assistance over the

last 10 years we have been tenants

of Bacon and Co.

I would like to thank you for all your

help and support over the last few

years, your professionalism has made

the whole process a pleasure.

A few words from the founder of thecompany, Mr Bacon...

A few words from our clients...

We are a well established and customer friendly company who have earned a

reputation for high levels of client care and always aiming to give our very best.

Myself and fellow Letting Director, Hayley Scammell, have been involved in the

property industry for over 65 years between us and this stability has encouraged

many landlords to utilise the expertise available. In addition, there are several long

standing members within the Letting Team who have nurtured the growth. I am often

told by established clients that seeing a ‘familiar face’ has enhanced their customer

experience when dealing with our company. We understand the importance of your

investment and hope this brochure helps outline the key elements when letting your

property. We look forward to being of service.

Glenton Bacon FNAEA MARLA.


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Photography taken by and inmemory of David O’Flynn

Why Choose Us – The History ..................................4-5

The Lettings Team ......................................................6

Supporting The Local Community ..............................7

Promoting Your Property ............................................8

Trained Staff – MARLA ................................................9

How We Do It ........................................................10-13

The Legal Essentials..............................................14-15

Who Needs To Know ..................................................16

12 Steps To Letting ....................................................17

Which Option? – Managed or Introductory ..............18

Our Fees Made Simple ..............................................19

Contact Us ..................................................Back Cover

What’s Inside


Why choose us?

Choosing a good agent is essential to a stress-free property rental. Our

experienced, professional and friendly staff are dedicated to providing you

with the best possible service. We pride ourselves on our client care and

always go that extra mile to ensure your rental is as straightforward as

possible. We believe that professionalism, trustworthy advice and great

communication are the things people are most looking for in an agent, and it

is always our aim to achieve this for every client. We are extremely proud to

be known as 'The LOCAL name you can TRUST' and constantly strive to

provide the best service locally. In an industry that is always changing, you

can always be assured of a refreshing approach from our team who all live

locally and understand the current marketplace. Most importantly, we

understand that we are likely to be dealing with one of your most valuable

assets. Our reputation depends entirely on the quality of service we provide,

and the success we achieve on your behalf.

Bacon & Co has been established since 1990 and the Directors and loyal staff

have worked hard to build an excellent reputation over the years. The Lettings

office is now situated at 74 Crabtree Lane, Lancing having moved ‘along the

parade’ in 2013 to larger, more modern premises. Although Bacon & Co have 5

offices we have always been keen to ensure that all Lettings matters are dealt with

under ‘one roof’ adding efficiency to the running of the department.

The previous offices at Crabtree Lane were initially opened as an Estate Agency

and the constant enquiries from members of the public looking for rented

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Local knowledge fromprofessionally trained staffestablished for over 24 years.


The History


accommodation led to the fruition of the Letting Department. Hayley Scammell

led this development from the outset and became a Director of the company in

2004. Hayley still retains an active daily role in the office and is keen to visit all

new clients personally when letting their homes. Geoff Simpson is also a key

member of staff who started with the company in 1991 and became an Associate

Director in 2011 now being responsible for the daily accounts within the office.

The Letting Department works hand in hand with our four sales offices based

in Lancing and Worthing, which enables us to offer continued service to our

landlords in the future should they decide to sell their investment. Likewise,

tenants can call at any one of our offices to collect details of properties

available to rent.

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• We are a local agent serving and supporting the localcommunity.

• We have many satisfied clients who have continued touse Bacon & Co since 1990 and can provide testimonyto our quality service.

• We are supported by a network of four local officesthroughout Worthing and Lancing, providing additionalcoverage for your property.

• Every property available to rent with Bacon & Co isprominently displayed with a colour photograph in ouroffice window. The property will also be featured in ourcolour brochurewhich is updated on a daily basis and canbe collected from any of our offices.

• Bacon & Co offer extensive advertising in the localmedia including free and ‘paid for’ newspapers andmagazines. More importantly we offer comprehensiveinternet coverage including Rightmove, Zoopla andPrimelocation.com.

• As we are an Independent Company we can offer moreflexibility to our service. We feel that we ‘listen’ to yourrequirements and will aim to tailor our service to meetthem. We charge no fees until your property is let. Weare also able to offer Rent Guarantee and Legal ExpensesWarranty to give that additional ‘peace of mind’.

Key Benefits to Landlords


The Lettings Team


Glenton Bacon FNAEA MARLA, Principal

Glen started his career in 1977 with a prominent Lancing

based Estate Agent, spending the next 13 years with three

Worthing based agencies, culminating with an Associate

Partnership. He set up Bacon & Co in 1990 and is very

proud to have overseen the expansion that has taken

place in the intervening years. Glen now has over 30 years

experience in the property industry and is a Fellow of the National Estate Agents

Association and a Member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents.

Hayley Scammell MARLA, Director

Hayley started her career in Estate Agency in 1985

working for Hewitt’s in Warwick Street, Worthing where

she first worked with Glen Bacon. Hayley joined Glen

when he opened his own Estate Agency in 1990 and

developed the Lettings business, progressing to Director

in 2004. Hayley is a Member of the Association of

Residential Letting Agents and enjoys attending regular meetings to increase her

awareness of changes in legislation in the Lettings Industry.

We are ARLA licensed and also a Member Firm of

the National Federation of Property Professionals

(NFOPP) holding professional indemnity insurance

and are participating members of the

Association’s Client Money Protection Scheme.

Our philosophy is to offer sound advice and

quality service and we are confident you will not

be disappointed.

Our team –well trained


Supporting our local community


We are proud to be involvedin the local community

We are proud to be involved in many local events

throughout the year, meeting with many customers

past and present. We have been delighted to sponsor

the Freddysmile Family Fun Day on Lancing Green,

taking part in events such as the childrens mascot race

throughout the day. We are also one of the main

sponsors of the Broadwater Children’s Playday on

Broadwater Green, a fantastic annual event for

families. We enjoy being part of the local community

and you will often see us taking part in many of the

local festivals throughout the year, including fund

raising events for Freddysmile.

Working together for a better future

We help many local schools by sponsoring summer

fetes and prize evenings. We also regularly run our own

competitions in conjunction with schools, offering

prizes to the children and their schools alike. We

delight in giving something back to the community

which is why you will find us inviting all children to

come and visit Father Christmas in one of our offices

over the festive period. All proceeds are in aid of

Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. Our

dedicated staff are also often found to be taking part

in sponsorship events in aid of local charities.

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Organisations, clubs and charities including

Worthing Cricket Club, Lancing Football Club,

Lancing Rangers, St Barnabas Hospice,

Chestnut Treehouse Children’s Hospice,

Freddysmile Children's Cancer Charity and the

NSPCC have all received sponsorship from the

company. Additionally, local schools, churches

and nurseries have also been assisted. We

continue year on year to increase the amount

we donate, helping to make a difference in the

local community.

We like to support

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Promoting your property


Available Lettings List

We update our Lettings List on a daily basis, enabling applicants to call into

any of our 5 offices to collect an up-to-date list of properties currently

available. Every property on offer is displayed on this list with a colour

photograph and brief description. Likewise this list is available on our easy

to navigate website www.baconandco.co.uk which offers a more detailed

description with internal photographs.

Advertising and Bacon & Co TV

Our advertising is extensive with your property being promoted on many

National Websites including Rightmove, Zoopla and many more. We also offer

full page advertising in the Worthing Herald (Property Today) where we feature

three additional properties each week with individual editorial on each of

these featured properties. We also have our own exclusive online TV site:

baconandco.tv

Facebook and Twitter

Bacon & Co can be found on Facebook and Twitter where we regularly

promote our services and special offers. We also keep our ‘friends’ updated

with the latest news from Bacon & Co and any exciting challenges our staff

may be encountering that month.

Property Boards

Now a familiar sight in the Worthing, Shoreham and Lancing areas and a

proven aid for promoting your property. Even with modern technology, many

customers still drive around looking for properties in their chosen location

rather than relying on newspapers or the internet.

We are committed tomarketing your property tothe maximum potential


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www.baconandco.co.ukTrained staff – MARLA


As well as being ARLA licensed, we have an intense training programme using

the MARLA recognised qualification.

Many of our staff are trained with a MARLA qualification. This will give you

peace of mind knowing your property is in the hands of a qualified

professional who will look after your home.

Why should a landlord or tenant seek out an ARLA Member?

ARLA leads the industry in setting and regulating the highest standards. The

industry demands certain levels of professionalism and commitment to

customer service from its membership.

ARLA members are required to work within a robust Code of Practice, which

covers the key stages in letting and managing a property. There are

comprehensive membership by-laws which include compliance with such

issues as handling and accounting for Clients' money; the mandatory ARLA

Client Money Protection Bonding Scheme; Professional Indemnity Insurance;

Dealing with Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures.

ARLA members are required to employ a minimum of at least one member of

staff, in any office, who holds a suitable industry qualification, recognised by

the Association. ARLA keeps it's members up to date with changes in legislation

and provides a wide range of training and guidance to help members

understand and interpret all aspects of letting and managing a property.

ARLA are the only

professional self-regulating

body to be solely

concerned with lettings

and letting agents.

The Association of Residential Lettings

Agents (ARLA) is a professional

membership and regulatory body for

letting agents and letting agencies in the

UK. ARLA recognised the requirements of

the residential lettings market were so

detailed and specific that a separate

organisation was required to promote

standards in this important sector of the

property industry.

Who are ARLA?

Bacon & Co are committed to trainingtheir staff to the ARLA standard toensure professionalism


How we do it

Finding the right tenant for your property is one of the most important parts

of our job but it is also important to feel confident that your agent will be

approachable and offer good sound advice and knowledge. Bacon & Co’s

membership of the major property professional associations provides you

with the peace of mind that our organisation is well run and correctly

administered.

As Bacon & Co commenced trading in 1990 we are confident in our abilities

and that our comprehensive marketing will lead to the occupation of the right

tenant in a short period of time.

Over the next few pages is a brief outline of our Managed Service

(Introductory Service also available – see page 18).


Property Assessment

To ascertain the rental value of your property a trained member of staff from

Bacon & Co will personally meet with you at your property. We will

offer sound advice on the rental potential and discuss the market trends

with you. We will also be able to advise on any improvements that may need

to be made or any regulations which need to be met in order for the property

to be let.

Prospective Tenants

A member of staff will strictly accompany all prospective tenants wishing to

view your property. At no time would the keys to your property leave our

possession. If you are still in residence or if there is a current tenant in

occupation, we will arrange a mutually convenient time to visit. At this stage

We cover everythingyou need to ensure thesafety and security ofyour property


How we do it


Rent Guarantee Warranty

Whilst every care is taken to find a suitable tenant, on rare occasions

tenants can find themselves in a situation where the rent cannot be paid.

Bacon & Co can offer warranties to protect your rental income and cover

any legal expenses necessary in order to obtain possession. We strongly

recommend you take advantage of this warranty to offer that additional

peace of mind.

Tenancy Agreement

Bacon & Co have consciously worked to develop a good quality Assured

Shorthold Tenancy which has evolved over many years. Using the right

tenancy agreement and ensuring the correct clauses are added is imperative

to a smooth tenancy.

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we can meet the applicant and briefly assess their suitability. Choosing the

right tenant is very important to us and it is quite commonplace to stress

certain restrictions regarding pets and smokers etc.

References

Our referencing agency operates an extensive credit search facility to

determine any previous adverse credit history, County Court Judgements or

IVAs (Individual Voluntary Arrangement). The agency will also need to satisfy

themselves that the tenants are suitable by obtaining references from the

current and previous employers, landlord/letting agents and checking their

financial status. A credit search is usually returned within 24 hours and if

this is acceptable the rest of the search will continue and is usually back

within 4 to 5 working days.

We will visit your property prior to a tenant taking occupation and

our qualified APIP (Association of Professional Inventory

Providers) staff will produce a full colour schedule of condition.

This is a detailed report clearly identifying the condition of your

property including walls, floor coverings, paintwork and decor.

The report depicts the level of cleanliness and also identifies any

defects. We take an abundance of colour photographs to support

the schedule which includes photos of the garden and the

condition of the exterior of the building as well as the interior.

With the changes in law regarding the deposit monies it is now

more important than ever to ensure that we have sufficient

evidence to support our claim should a tenant dispute a

deduction from their deposit. Our reports have been ‘tried and

tested’ through the deposit scheme and have helped us resolve

issues accurately.

Schedule Of Condition

When using our standard Managed Service


How we do it


Deposit

The Housing Act 2004 made provision for both the protection of tenancy

deposits and the resolution of disputes over their return. Simply, this means

that no landlord or agent is permitted to hold the deposit unless it is

registered in an approved tenancy deposit scheme.

Bacon & Co are members of The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and any

deposit taken will now be retained by the agent and held within the deposit

scheme (landlords have the option of registering their own deposit if using the

Introductory Service only). Both the landlord and tenant will receive a

certificate to show compliance with the regulation.You will also receive an

explanatory leaflet which sets out in more detail the legislative requirements

and prescribed information.

Any landlord or agent failing to register a deposit could be fined heavily (three

times the deposit value) and will be unable to enforce a Section 21 Notice

requiring possession of the premises.

Inventory

Occasionally a property will be let furnished and in this instance an additional

inventory will be required. Bacon & Co can organise this on your behalf but

there will be an additional charge depending on size of the property.

Rent Collection

Tenants pay their rent one month in advance and you will receive a statement

every month clearly identifying the rent collected. Our monthly commission will

also be deducted at this point along with payment to any contractors if there

have been repairs carried out. The statement is emailed to you and the monies

leave our account on that day. Bacon & Co are not liable for the rent, but as

your agent we can, in most cases, draw attention to a potential problem. We

chase rent on a weekly basis and you would be notified should significant

problems arise.

Property Inspections

Your property will always be inspected twice yearly (first inspection by month

4 and then 6 monthly thereafter). You will receive a report from us identifying

any areas of concern and hi-lighting any maintenance work that may be

required. Any additional inspections required will be charged at £50 plus vat.

Repairs

We ask for permission to spend up to £200 on urgent repairs, however, in all

instances we would endeavour to seek your permission before instructing

contractors. Some landlords may prefer to carry out the work themselves or

may have preferred contractors but we are always happy to make

recommendations or arrange the works on your behalf.

We check every detail... no stone is left unturned


How we do it


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The legal essentials


Gas Safety Regulations

These regulations came into force to ensure that gas

appliances are properly installed and maintained in a safe

condition to avoid the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning.

This regulation stipulates that all gas appliances must be inspected annually

by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer. A valid gas certificate must be provided

every 12 months. Non compliance is a criminal offence with serious penalties.

Bacon & Co are pleased to organise this inspection for you and have

negotiated a favourable rate with our trusted contractor. Landlords are, of

course, free to organise their own certificates but must ensure that a valid

certificate is provided on an annual basis.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

From 1st October 2008 Legislation came

into effect stating that all landlords must

provide an EPC to the prospective tenant.

This report has to show on our marketing material and there is a fixed penalty

fine for failing to comply with this legislation. We are happy to arrange this on

your behalf at an additional cost.

Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994

This legislation requires that the electrical supply

and any electrical appliances supplied by a landlord

for a residential tenanted property must be safe.

The Landlords statutory duty of care obligation requires that the electrical

supply should be checked regularly and an electrical installation report

prepared at regular intervals, generally every 5 years.

Plug and Sockets Safety Regulations

As part of the Consumer Protection Act, the plugs and sockets safety regulations

defines the standard of plugs, sockets, adaptors and extensions to appliances

in all rented properties. All appliances are required to have plugs that are

undamaged, with insulating sleeves, the correct fuses and a working cord grip.

Plugs and sockets must not be damaged ie show signs of burning or cracking.

Furniture and Furnishings Regulations 1993

It is essential that landlords be aware of important statutory fire

regulations concerning the supply of furniture and furnishings

when renting out accommodation. As from 1st March 1993 it is

an offence to supply furniture in the course of business, which includes the

letting of property, which does not comply with the regulations concerning

fire resistance. Essentially it covers all upholstery and upholstered furnishings.


The legal essentials


Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) – Standard and Licensed HMOs

Under the Housing Act 2004 there is a mandatory requirement for landlords

of properties made up of three or more storeys AND occupied by five or more

people to have a license issued by the local authority as these are viewed as

Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO). Certain local authorities also class

smaller low occupancy properties as HMO’s and you should familiarise

yourself with your local authorities policy. If your property is occupied by

three sharers it is still classed as a Standard HMO and although licensing

may not be necessary, you will need to ensure that an electrical test is carried

out every 5 years and that a fire blanket is provided in the kitchen.

Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

The HHSRS is part of the 2004 Housing Act and is a system for assessing the

health and safety risks within a dwelling. Residential premises should provide

a safe and healthy environment for potential occupiers and their visitors. The

HHSRS is a risk assessment process covering key health and safety risks of

residential dwellings. Further information on landlords responsibilities under

the HHSRS is available from the Communities Local Government website

www.communities.gov.uk

Smoke Alarms

The 1991 Smoke Detectors Act made provision for the mandatory fitting of

mains powered alarms in new residential buildings with the minimum

requirement being one smoke alarm on each level of the building. Although

the Smoke Detectors Act only applies to new buildings the absence of smoke

alarms in existing tenanted properties would, in all probabilitiy, not meet the

‘duty of care’ that might be reasonably expected of the landlord. We would,

therefore, strongly recommend mains fitted smoke alarms are fitted in all our

residential properties.

Tax

Tax is payable on any profit made from the income earned and you must

declare this income to the Inland Revenue. There are many items which can

be offset against the profit including the interest charges on your mortgages,

repairs to the property and agents fees etc. We recommend you take advice

from a Tax Consultant on this issue.

Overseas Landlords – Tax implications

If you are living abroad we have a responsibility under the 1995 Finance Act

and Taxes Management Act 1970 to retain tax on your behalf. However, in

many cases this retention can be avoided by completing form NRL1 (available

online at www.hmrc.gov.uk) Receiving this exemption would allow us to pay

your rental income in full. Of course, there may still be tax due but this will by

payable at the end of your tax year rather than being paid in advance.

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Who needs to know


and between tenancies. It is also important to ensure that you have sufficient

‘third party liability cover’ so that you are fully covered should a tenant or a

visitor to your property be injured or damaged due to any defect within the

property.

Your superior Landlord

If the property is owned on a leasehold or share of freehold basis, you must

check that the head lease and/or management company permit lettings and

ensure that the terms of any superior lease are adhered to. It is useful to

provide Bacon & Co with a copy of the head lease so that any relevant clauses

can be included within the tenancy agreement.

Accountant

It is advisable to check the tax implications with your accountants or financial

advisor

Post Office

It is useful to have your mail redirected for the first few months to ensure

that no correspondence goes astray, alternatively some landlords leave the

tenant with a few large stamped envelopes to forward on.

Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas and Electricity

Unless otherwise stated in the tenancy agreement, the tenants are

liable for the utilities at your property and for the charges

incurred throughout their tenancy.

We will endeavour to notify the utility companies of the

change in occupancy. As the landlord, you need to

cancel any direct debit or standing order

arrangement that you may have in place.

Please note that the tenants have the right to

change their electricity/gas supplier at any time.

Telephone/Television and Internet

It is the landlords responsibility to close their

accounts with any providers for the above services.

When letting a property, it is important that you inform any third parties who

may have an interest in you doing so. These will usually include the following.

Your property finance provider

You must advise your property finance provider if you have a loan on the

property to be let and consent should be given in writing before the start of

the tenancy.

Your insurance provider

Your current insurance provider may choose not to continue to insure a

tenanted property or they may change the terms of cover. Even if you change

provider it is essential that you maintain full buildings insurance cover during,

Bacon & Co


12 steps to letting


Letting Agents


To simplify our service we have outlined the twelve basic steps to letting, so

that you can comfortably understand what is required from you as a landlord

and the legal obligations you have.

Step 1: Valuation

Your first step is for Bacon & Co to call at your property to provide a free

rental valuation and discuss any improvements you may need to carry out

before letting can commence.

Step 2: Permission From Lender

If there is a mortgage on the property you will need to get permission from

your lender before any rental can proceed. You will also need permission

from the Superior Landlord/Freeholder if the property is Leasehold.

Step 3: Energy Performance Certificate

Obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (this is a legal requirement and

must be produced before we are able to market your property in the media)

We can obtain this for you if required.

Step 4: Instruct Bacon And Co

Instruct Bacon & Co to market the property. We will take internal and external

photographs so the property will need to be presented in its best condition.

You will need to complete our Agency Agreement (provided with this

brochure). Please indicate if you wish to proceed with the Managed Service

or Introductory Service and remember to provide details of any restrictions

you wish to make and your current providers for Gas and Electricity. We

endeavour to notify utility companies of the change in occupancy but we

strongly encourage you to advise the utility companies when you vacate and

cancel any existing payment arrangements you have.

At this stage we would also recommend an electrical inspection to give

peace of mind that you are letting without any risk to the tenant.

Step 5: Arrange Insurance

Speak to your insurance company. It is important that your insurers

are aware that the property is to be let and they will be able to

recommend a policy which will be suitable for your purpose

with Third Party Liability Insurance cover.

Step 6: Get Keys Cut

We will eventually need 3 sets of keys (2 for the

tenants and 1 for ourselves). Please arrange to have

sufficient keys cut to avoid any future delays.

Step 7: Agree Moving In Date

Once a tenant has been found and credit checks and

references have been approved you will be advised

by ourselves and a suitable moving in date will be agreed (usually no more

than 4 weeks after the tenant viewed the property) You will also receive

details of Rent Guarantee Warranties available.

Step 8: Arrange Gas Safety Certificate

Before a tenant can move into your property we must be in receipt of a valid

Gas Safe Certificate (assuming there is gas at your property). Bacon & Co can

arrange this for you, otherwise please provide the certificate to ourselves at

your earliest opportunity.

Step 9: Schedule Of Condition

Prior to a tenant taking occupation we will visit to carry out our Schedule of

Condition. At this stage the property must be clean and any repairs should

have been completed. Numerous photographs will be taken and our findings

will be noted – this is a lengthy report which is likely to take between one and

two hours and is usually carried out several days before the tenancy

commences. If there is likely to be any delay please let us know in advance.

If your property is being let Furnished you will need a separate inventory

which we are happy to arrange on your behalf.

Step 10: Sign Tenancy Agreement

The tenancy agreement is generally prepared in advance of the tenant taking

occupation. For first time Landlords we would strongly recommend that you

take time to read a draft of the agreement (which we can email to you). You

might like to call at our office to discuss the contents before signing or else

we are able to sign the agreement as your agent if you prefer.

Step 11: Advise HMRC

Advise the tax office that you are receiving income from

a property you let and arrange to complete your self

assessment on an annual basis/instruct a tax advisor

to do this on your behalf. We can provide an annual

statement of income and expenditure upon request.

Step 12: Relax

Sit back and wait for us to send

you a copy of your tenancy

agreement, schedule of condition

and confirmation of your income!



Which option? – Fully managed or introductory service

Bacon & Co

Introductory Service

Some more experienced Landlords decide to manage their properties

themselves but ask us to find a tenant for them.

We would still set up and reference any prospective tenants in the same way

as a managed service but once the tenant has taken occupation the Landlord

takes over full responsibility for the tenancy.

Letting Service Full Management Introduction Only

Free rental appraisal and in-depth consultation ..............................................● ........................................●

Digital photographs and full colour advertising ..............................................● ........................................●

Property profile and in-depth marketing ..........................................................● ........................................●

Advertising on our extensive website and viaproperty search engines including Rightmove and Zoopla ..............................● ........................................●

Erection of free To Let board (if required) to maximisemarketing coverage ..........................................................................................● ........................................●

Accompanied viewings ....................................................................................● ........................................●

Comprehensive vetting of applicants ..............................................................● ........................................●

Preparation of appropriate Tenancy Agreements ............................................● ........................................●

Schedule of condition with full colour photographs ........................................●

Receiving rents ................................................................................................●

BACS payment of rents ....................................................................................●

Organise the extension or termination of a tenancy........................................●

Preparation of renewal document for tenancy extension ................................●

Serve all legal notices ......................................................................................●

Monthly landlord statements ..........................................................................●

Twice yearly property visits and written reports ............................................●

Dealing with day to day tenant enquiries ........................................................●

Obtaining quotes and organising maintenance work ......................................●

Conduct a check out of the property and contentsand collect keys................................................................................................●

Deduct any costs of repairs and cleaning from tenants deposit ....................●

Managed

This brochure is designed to give guidance to any prospective landlord and

focuses on our managed service. We recommend this service as Bacon & Co

keep control of the tenancy, the tenants contact US if there is a problem and

we will keep you fully notified of any new legislations and ensure that you are

always fully compliant.

We inspect the premises twice yearly and we collect the rent on your behalf.

Our fees are collected from the rent we receive on a commission basis. There

are no charges incurred to find a new tenant should your existing tenants

decide to vacate.


Fees made simple – Two options


Letting Agents


Includes full colourschedule of condition report

Option 1

Option 2

*10%

Fully Managed Service

(Plus £150 for full colourschedule of condition)

*£400Introductory Service

*£25 charged for registering deposit monies.

VAT applicable on all fees.


Bacon & CoThe LOCAL name you can TRUST

LETTING OFFICETel: 01903 756688

74 Crabtree Lane, Lancing, BN15 [email protected]

Letting Agents


Proud members ofBROADWATERTel: 01903 524000

14-16 Broadwater Street West,Worthing, BN14 9DA

CENTRAL WORTHINGTel: 01903 52100019 Chatsworth Road,Worthing, BN11 1LY

GORING & WEST WORTHINGTel: 01903 520002

72 Goring Road,Goring-by-Sea, BN12 4AB

LANCING & SOMPTINGTel: 01903 767601

5 Station Parade,Lancing, BN15 8AA


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