Other Considerations

Before a property can be let, there are several matters which the owner will need to deal with to ensure that the tenancy runs smoothly, and also that he/she complies with the law. We provide summarised information below. If you require further advice or assistance with any matter, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Mortgage

If your property is mortgaged, you should obtain your mortgagee’s written consent to the letting. They may require additional clauses in the tenancy agreement of which you must inform us.

Leaseholds

If you are a leaseholder, you should check the terms of your lease, and obtain any necessary written consent before letting.

Insurance

You should ensure that you are suitably covered for letting under both your buildings and contents insurance. Failure to inform your insurers may invalidate your policies. We can provide information on Landlords Legal Protection, Rent Guarantee Cover and Landlords Contents and Buildings Insurance if required.

Bills and regular outgoings

We recommend that you arrange for regular outgoings e.g. service charges, maintenance contracts etc. to be paid by standing order or direct debit. However where we are managing the property, by prior written agreement we may make payment of certain bills on your behalf, provided such bills are received in your name at our office, and that sufficient funds are held to your credit.

Council tax and utility accounts

We will arrange for the transfer of Council Tax and utility accounts to the Tenant. Meter readings will be taken, allowing your closing gas and electricity accounts to be drawn up. All these matters we will handle for you, however British Telecom will require instructions directly from both the Landlord and the Tenant.

The inventory

It is most important that an inventory of contents and schedule of condition be prepared, in order to avoid misunderstanding or dispute at the end of a tenancy. Without such safeguards, it will be impossible for the Landlord to prove any loss, damage, or significant deterioration of the property or contents. In order to provide a complete Service, we will arrange for a member of staff to prepare an in-depth inventory (including photographs) and schedule of condition at the beginning of the tenancy and photographs taken at regular inspections and written reports to the Landlord at no extra cost. .

What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy?

Most tenancies will automatically be Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), provided the rent is under £100,000 a year and the property is let to private individuals. Tenancies are usually granted for an initial fixed term of either 6 to 12 months. When the fixed term has expired the landlord is able to regain possession of the property provided he gives two months written notice to the tenant.

Bodmin Spiritualist Church

Our clients say...

I would thoroughly recommend MiPad Lettings to anyone looking to let a property. Having struggled on our own acting as Landlords to not one, but two sets of toxic tenants, handing things over to Debbie was a breath of fresh air.  We've had two sets of lovely tenants, no trouble, and no more sleepless nights.

- Bodmin Spiritualist Church

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Rachel Wilson Couch

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Debbie and Mark at MiPAD offer an excellent service for clients. I have been hugely impressed by their efficiency and professionalism and I know that our tenants are also really happy with them. We had a couple of hitches with electrical goods that needed to be replaced and this was done quickly and with a minimum amount of fuss and cost. We would highly recommend anyone thinking of letting a property to use MiPAD.
- Rachel Wilson Couch

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Mat Connolley and Kat Smith

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As overseas landlords, it's incredibly important to us that we have a letting agent we can trust to make the right day-to-day choices about our property, and we've definitely found that in Debbie and MiPAD Lettings. Their professionalism, knowledge and support is second to none. 

- Mat Connolley and Kat Smith

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Cheridan o'Toole

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We would definitely recommend MiPAD Lettings both for the speed of dealing with enquiries, their professionalism and advice. They monitor the properties well and ensure they are maintained and looked after by the tenants that they find.
- Cheridan o'Toole

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Jenni Randall

Our clients say...

An excellent service from the start. Attentive, prompt, clear about the service offered and quick to deal with any issues with the tenancy. What else can a landlord ask for from their agent.
- Jenni Randall

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Tim Hughes

Our clients say...

We have been clients of MiPad lettings for a number of years, and have always found their service to be highly professional, communicative, and personal.  Debbie seems to have a knack of being able to match tenants and properties very easily, and if any maintenance issues have arisen they have been dealt with promptly and seamlessly.  We have recommended Mi Pad to both tenants and other Landlords and will continue to do so. 

- Tim Hughes

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