Arden Row Estates

Preparing Your Property for Letting

Consents & Notifications

Before letting your property, you’ll need to inform your mortgage lender (if applicable) and your leaseholder (if the property is leasehold) to obtain the necessary permissions. Your insurance provider must also be notified to adjust your cover accordingly. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Every rental property must have a valid EPC before tenants move in. Since 1st April 2018, properties must achieve a minimum rating of ‘E’. Renting a property below this standard may result in fines of up to £4,000. Safety Certificates.

Make sure you have valid safety certificates for:

• Gas appliances (Gas Safety Certificate)
• Electrical installations (EICR - Electrical Installation Condition Report)
• Oil and solid fuel appliances

Property Maintenance

Complete any required repairs and ensure the property is safe. Remove any potentially hazardous items before tenants move in.

Furnishing

Decide which furnishings will stay. At Arden Row Estates, we recommend not leaving items such as bedding, televisions, or personal belongings. Any furnishings provided must comply with current fire safety regulations.

Clean & Tidy

Prepare the property as you would expect to find it yourself — clean, fresh, and welcoming. Don’t forget the garden! A well-maintained property encourages tenants to take good care of it.

Finding & Managing Tenants

Consider how you want to manage the tenancy:

• Do-it-yourself management
• Let Arden Row Estates handle everything with our professional tenant-find and full management services.

Whichever route you choose, ensure tenants’ deposits are protected with a government-approved scheme. Arden Row Estates can handle this for you, giving you total peace of mind.

Utility & Service Notifications

You’ll need to notify all utility suppliers (gas, electricity, water, telephone, broadband) of the new tenancy and provide final meter readings. We also recommend redirecting your post through Royal Mail to ensure you don’t miss any important correspondence.

Protecting Your Property & Income.

We offer access to specialist insurance options to safeguard your property and finances, such as:

• Rent Guarantee Insurance
• Legal Expenses Cover
• Landlord Buildings and Contents Insurance
• Landlords Emergency Cover

Speak to our team at Arden Row Estates to find the right protection for your needs.

Overseas Landlords

If you live abroad, special tax rules apply. You must register with HMRC for Non-Resident Landlord status. Arden Row Estates can help guide you through this process and manage your property, ensuring everything remains fully compliant and hassle-free.

Contact Arden Row Estates today to learn more about our comprehensive landlord services!