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We Let PropertiesAddress: 23 St John Street, Manchester, M3 4DT Telephone: 0161 839 2372http://www.weletproperties.co.uken-gbinfo@weletproperties.co.ukwww.AcquaintCRM.co.ukThu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.acquaintcrm.co.uk/customers/WELP/logo.gifWe Let Propertieshttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk1 Bedroom Room (Double), Salford £300.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1146Double rooms in this excellent house share are available to rent from 16th December 2011 with bills included. The property has been renovated giving a new feeling throughout and is offered fully furnished to a high standard with on street parking.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=11461 Bedroom Apartment, Salford £725.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1127We Let Properties are delighted to bring to market this excellent one bedroom apartment in the highly sought after Model Lodging House. Perfectly located close to Spinningfields, this is one of the best conversions you will find in Manchester City Centre!Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=11272 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £725.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=329Located just minutes away from Piccadilly and the Northern Quarter this property is perfect. The property has two good sized double bedrooms, bathroom, trendy wet room and is well furnished with the added benefit of corner balcony and allocated parking.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=3292 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £1,100.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1104This stunning apartment is located in Great Northern Tower which is one of Manchesters sought after residential blocks. The apartment comes with two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, allocated parking and has been finished to a good standard.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=11045 Bedroom House, Manchester £1,300.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1183This fantastic sized five double bedroom student house is ideal for five students who are wanting to share a good size house whilst also being located between Manchester University and Piccadilly gardens. The property has good transport links.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=11832 Bedroom Apartment, Salford £585.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=180Steele House is part of the Lamba Court development and this smart two double bedroom apartment with en suite shower room is fully furnished to a good standard with an allocated parking space included. This property is really close to the city centre.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1800 Bedroom Apartment, Salford £500.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1228This ingenious quirky studio apartment offers affordable slick city living and has a separate living room and bedroom and clever bathroom hidden inside central pod feature. The property comes with all appliances and is in a great location.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12281 Bedroom Apartment, Didsbury £450.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1230This great one bedroom apartment is located on the top floor of this period property and has been converted to a good standard. The property is offered furnished and is perfectly located for Didsbury Village with access to A34 and M60.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12301 Bedroom Apartment, Higher Blackley £475.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1231We Let Properties have this new one bedroom apartment located in this great apartment block with a trendy paved communal roof garden. The apartment is offered unfurnished and comes with allocated parking via electric gates.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12312 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £600.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1226This stunning two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment is perfectly located on the top floor of this brilliant development and is located on the border of Chorlton. The apartment comes furnished to a good standard and has allocated parking.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12262 Bedroom Apartment, Stockport £550.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1233This spacious ground floor apartment is located in a well maintained balock located on Bramhall Lane. The property is offered part furnished giving you the oppurtunity to put your own stamp on the property. There is also allocated parking included.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12330 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £495.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=26This ingenious quirky studio apartment offers affordable slick city living and has a separate living room and bedroom and clever bathroom hidden inside central pod feature. The property comes with all appliances and is in a great location.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=261 Bedroom Apartment, Sale £500.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=722This apartment has been well furnished and has one large double bedroom, allocated parking, good size bathroom with shower and views over the communal garden. Viewing is recommended as the location is perfect.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7220 Bedroom Office, Manchester £10,500.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=995This fantastic office suite is available with flexible rental terms and available immediately for someone looking to operate their business from this opulent building in the centre of Manchester, on one of the city`s most prestigious addresses.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=9950 Bedroom Office, Manchester £3,900.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1235This fantastic office suite is available with flexible rental terms and available immediately for someone looking to operate their business from this opulent building in the centre of Manchester, on one of the city`s most prestigious addresses.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12350 Bedroom Apartment, Salford £500.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1229This ingenious quirky studio apartment offers affordable slick city living and has a separate living room and bedroom and clever bathroom hidden inside central pod feature. The property comes with all appliances and is in a great location.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12291 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £775.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=572This stunning apartment in located in the converted Royal Mills development on the edge of Piccadilly, the property is beautiful throughout and is offered furnished with the added benefits of original exposed features and an allocated parking space.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=5721 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £575.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=794This fantastic one bedroom apartment located in Urban Splash`s ground breaking Three Towers development is available fully furnished to a good standard and has allocated parking behind electric gates. Viewing is advised to appreciate what is on offer.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7943 Bedroom House, Manchester £700.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=240This spacious three double bedroom furnished house is sure to tick all the boxes. The property is detached and has a good size lounge leading to a kitchen diner and is well furnished with gardens front and rear and off road parking.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=2403 Bedroom House, Sharston £550.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1238The spacious three bedroom has has just been fully refurbished with a new kitchen and bathroom with a full redecoration throughout. The house is offered unfurnished and has double glazing, gas central heating and gardens front and rear with driveway.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12382 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £700.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=487Located just minutes away from Piccadilly and the Northern Quarter this property is perfect. The property has two good sized double bedrooms, bathroom, wet room and is well furnished with the added benefit of a balcony and allocated parking.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=4871 Bedroom Apartment, Castlefield £625.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=199This stunning apartment is in a perfect location for any commuter, close to the ring road and yet still only a short walk to the city centre and all of the attractions that Manchester has to offer. This one bedroom apartment has allocated parking.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1996 Bedroom House, Salford £1,890.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=548This huge 6 double bedroom student house is available to rent for the 2012-2013 academic year. The property has been extensively renovated and is offered fully furnished with excellent furniture and off street parking.Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=5480 Bedroom Office, Manchester £6,000.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=980This fantastic office suite is available with flexible rental terms and available immediately for someone looking to operate their business from this opulent building in the centre of Manchester, on one of the city`s most prestigious addresses.Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=9800 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £500.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1239This ingenious quirky studio apartment offers affordable slick city living and has a separate living room and bedroom and clever bathroom hidden inside central pod feature. The property comes with all appliances and is in a great location.Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=12396 Bedroom House, Salford £1,590.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=745This huge 6 double bedroom house is available to rent from August. The property has been extensively renovated giving a brand new finish throughout and is offered fully furnished with excellent furniture and off street parking.Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=7451 Bedroom Apartment, £575.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=1119This fantastic one bedroom apartment is offered fully furnished to a good standard and is very spacious throughout and has the added benefit of plenty built in storage and gated allocated parking with views over Ordsall park.Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=11190 Bedroom Apartment, Manchester £500.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=494This ingenious quirky studio apartment offers affordable slick city living and has a separate living room and bedroom and clever bathroom hidden inside central pod feature. The property comes with all appliances and is in a great location.Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=4941 Bedroom Apartment, Salford £575.00http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=107This impressive, spacious one double bedroom apartment has an open plan lounge, diner and kitchen with patio doors from the living area leading to a good size balcony. This property is perfectly located and fully furnished.Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/propertydetails.aspx?PropertyID=107Contact Us For Free Using Skypehttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1005We Let Properties are always looking at ways to make our contact with our landlords and tenants personal and cost effective to them. With this in mind you can now contact We Let Properties direct at our office for free if you use Skype. So it does not matter if your based in Australia, Los Angeles or Ireland you can still call us direct at our office like our current landlords do without a huge telephone bill to follow. Our user name is wayne.eastman1Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1005How The 2011 Census Affects Rental Propertieshttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1008The 27th of March 2011 is Census day in the UK. Residents’ in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all legally bound to complete the Census to help the government plan for future services such as schools, hospitals and other amenities. It is your legal duty to do so; there is no getting around it! Landlords; if you have a tenant occupying your property on the 27th March, it is their complete responsibility to complete the Census form and submit online or post it back in time. However, if your property is vacant on the night of the 27th March, it therefore becomes your responsibility to complete the form. It is understood that the local authorities of each country within the British Isles will not fine landlords or tenants for late submissions; however, a fine of up to £1,000 will be enforced for non-compliance. Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1008Landlord Fined For Putting Tenants At Riskhttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1010A landlord has been fined for putting a family at risk by not providing safety records for his gas appliances. Peter Brown, of Cavendish Drive, Waterlooville, was ordered to pay £15,000 after Portsmouth magistrates found he had breached gas safety regulations and ignored a notice to get rid of damp and mould. He was prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive after a mother and her children moved into his property in Queens Road, Portsea, and for two years he failed to produce a copy of his annual gas safety check record. Mr Brown pleaded guilty to three charges relating to breaches of safety, and was fined £11,500 and ordered to pay costs of £4,500. He was also ordered by the court to provide a gas safety check record for the property within two months. After the hearing health and safety inspector Dozie Azubike said: ‘Mr Brown flagrantly disregarded his duties as a landlord, putting at risk the health and safety of his tenant and her children.‘ He has received a significant fine and now has two months, in line with the court order, to provide a gas safety check record for the property. ‘It is potentially an imprisonable offence to neglect gas safety and this should serve as a warning to other landlords` Every year approximately 20 people die and many others suffer ill health from carbon monoxide poisoning. ‘It is common knowledge that unchecked gas appliances can become unsafe over time, exposing tenants to possible serious injuries or even fatality.’ For further information on gas safety checks visit hse.gov.uk/gas http://www.portsmouth.co.uk Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1010A Taste Of New York: Residents Want To Turn Castlefield Viaduct Into A `High Line` Parkhttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1011A disued railway line could be turned into a city centre park. Residents want to transform the former Castlefield line into Viaduct Park after being inspired by the New York High Line where a disused track in Manhattan has been reclaimed as a community park. And the scheme has already won high-profile backing. Former prime minister’s wife Sarah Brown contacted one city centre campaigner on the micro-blogging site Twitter saying ‘good idea, a High Line for Manchester would be great’. The Castlefield plans are part of the Manchester Garden City project to create more green space in the city centre where residents and workers can relax and grow their own produce. Pioneered by BDP Architects, the project has come up with a string of innovative ideas to transform unused land. Work on the city’s first Garden City scheme, to grow herbs and wild flowers on the banks of Piccadilly basin, began earlier this month. City centre resident and Labour candidate Kevin Peel said: `There isn’t a lot of land available to develop into green space where residents can just go to sit and enjoy so this is doing something innovative about that. `We want to drum up support for the idea and look at setting up a partnership over the next couple of years to source funding and get started. `Manchester’s a world-beating city in terms of thinking outside the box and innovative projects and this would surely be one of the first, if not the first, in the UK.` Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1011More People Set To Move Into Private Rented Accommodationhttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1006 In less than five years’ time, 17% of households will live in privately rented accommodation, it has been predicted. The proportion would be up from 14% at present, according to Capital Economics. The proportion of households in private rental accommodation has been growing steadily, after standing at 10% in 2001. Ed Stansfield, chief property economist at Capital Economics, said: `Over the next three to five years, we think the most likely scenario is that the private rented sector will continue to expand. By 2015, it is plausible that 16% or even 17% of households will live in privately rented accommodation.` He said the boom in tenancy demand was driven by students, immigrants and a rise in those squeezed out by property ownership. He said it could be several years before house prices fall back to levels which makes home ownership a realistic option for many. He also cited public spending cuts as increasing the number of tenants, as it would create more disadvantaged households whilst also reducing the provision of social housing Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1006Energy Performance Certificates - Have You Got Yours?http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1001Energy Performance Certificates As of 1st October 2008 it became compulsory for all properties available for rent to have an Energy Performance Certificate to give an indication how energy efficient it is. The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) gives the landlord and tenants information on the energy efficiency of their property. The certificate also gives the building a standard energy and carbon emission efficiency grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’, where ‘A’ is the most efficient. The average efficiency grade to date is `D`. If your property requires an Energy Performance Certificate, We Let Properties can take care of this for you, Just call our office on 0161 839 2372 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1001We Let Properties Are The Number One Letting Agent In Manchesterhttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1013According to AllAgents.co.uk We Let Properties are currently ranked 1st out of 143 Letting agents in Manchester. We actively promote the views of our customers by linking directly from our website to www.allagents.co.uk so as an agency we can receive feedback from our Landlords and Tenants and learn about your experience and the service you receive. We Let Properties have also signed a declaration to maintain public access to open and independent customer feedback and are awarded this best practice transparency profile by AllAgents. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1013Happy Landlord = Happy Letting Agents!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1014The team at We Let Properties were intrigued to take delivery of an unexpected parcel today.... Upon opening the mysterious box, we found a beautiful picnic hamper full of luxury goodies from Harvey Nichols! Along with the hamper came a lovely card and it seems it was a gift from one of our new landlords thanking us for our service in renting out his property! Many thanks Doctor D. Here`s to a successful new tenancy! Wayne PS with all this food I won’t be able to move off the sofa this week. <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1014The Importance Of Thorough Tenant Referencinghttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1015A successful tenancy can only be achieved by selecting the right tenant for a property. From the very first phone call made to book a viewing we will be making sure we take as much information in as possible to ensure that the applicant is right for the property. When ‘John Smith’ called our office he seemed pleasant, professional and keen to view a newly refurbished 1 bedroom apartment on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre. Emma conducted the viewing with him and again, he seemed very professional, well dressed, nice car and good manners. Up to now he was the ideal applicant. He proceeded to take the apartment and paid our application fee to take the property off the market and start the application process to move him in to his new home! We received ‘John’s’ application forms in within a matter of days along with some accompanying documents. It turns out ‘John Smith’ isn’t his real name! Straight away we are cautious about this but it is everyone’s prerogative to have a secondary name if they want, so we proceeded to look in to the application. We noticed that for his proof of identity he provided a provisional driving licence, but wait, he turned up to the viewing in a nice car, on his own, with no ‘L’ plates. As you can imagine, more alarm bells are ringing at this point. We needed to speak to him so we called and asked why he changed his name; he told us that due to the complexity of his name it has always been easier to use ‘John Smith’. This is a fair point, it took me a few times to work out how to pronounce it and I’m still not confident that it’s right! We asked how he drove to the appointment when he only has a provisional driving licence; this is where it gets interesting. He explained that it wasn’t him who did the viewing! It turns out that the person who did the viewing was called ‘John’ as well! At this point we can’t go any further with the application without some explanations. We asked him to come to our office to discuss things. When he arrived, well dressed, presented and mild mannered, Emma confirmed that he was the one who viewed the property. He explained that he viewed the property but his friend, ‘John Smith’, was the one who booked the viewing in on the phone. This was wrong, or just very coincidental that his friend had the exact same American accent as he did! We asked about his driving licence and he told us that he couldn’t find his full driving licence, or his passport. We asked him if he could provide a copy of his tenancy agreement, he advised that he would get this for us and we would take a look over it to confirm any details. The applicant went away and for now everything was still up in the air, meeting him did answer a couple of queries but nothing was certain at this point. I proceeded with the referencing so that I could find out more information. You have to remember that we never want to ‘fail’ an applicant, when we do; we have to be 100% certain it is the right decision. I called his employer, his receptionist answered, I asked for an email address to send out our referencing form and she advised that it would be best if he called me back. I left my number and waited for his call. In the meantime I called his current landlord on the number he provided, he answered, I explained who I was and what I was calling for, I asked for an email address to send out our referencing form but unfortunately he didn’t have internet access as he was out of the country – wrong, there was no international dial tone when I called him. I left it at that with the intention of calling the applicant to explain the situation. If I got the tenancy agreement this would prove his residency, the amount he paid in rent and the term of his agreement. All I would need after this would be confirmation from the landlord that he paid his rent on time and looked after the property. Before I could call the applicant he called me, he was asking how the references were coming on. I explained that I was waiting for a call back from his employer to get an email address and his landlord was out of the country and couldn’t get internet access to email me the details I need. He said he would look in to it and get them to call me back. I asked him if he had the tenancy agreement, apparently he had lost this, along with his driving licence and passport. – Conveniently. 10 minutes later I receive an email from the applicant with the email address for his employer. The address was in a basic format ‘firstname.lastname@companyname.com’ I decided to search the ‘companyname.com’ – ‘This domain has recently been added’. In my head I am thinking: ‘he wouldn’t go as far as registering a domain name to make an email address, surely?’ Intrigued to see what came back I sent the employer referencing form off to the email address. In the middle of doing so I receive a call from the applicants landlord, who was ‘abroad’. He had an email address to give me and suddenly had access to email! – really? Again, I proceeded with sending the landlord reference off to this email. No more than 5 minutes later I receive the form back from his employer, confirming everything I need. Then, whilst printing the form off, his landlord reference also came through! Great! Everything is coming together. But wait, both of these scanned images of the forms look very similar. They have the same lines running through the same parts of the page and they are both very similar in colour. I open up the properties of the landlord reference and can see that the scanner used to send the image over was a ‘Canon MP240’ printer scanner. The exact same device was used to send the employer reference over! This is the final straw, Wayne calls the applicant and explains that due to all the information we have gathered and all the false information we have found we will not be able to proceed with the application and ‘John Smith’ will not be moving in to the property. The applicant accepted this, didn’t fight about it and has never returned to us. Explaining this to the landlord was a delight as we have potentially saved her from a very bad tenancy. At We Let Properties we have to ensure that every applicant is 100% perfect for the property. James Glenn <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1015How About Securing A Property With A Nice Big Balcony In Time For Summer?http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1017We Let Properties have this smart one bedroom apartment which is perfectly located close to the city centre and only a few minutes walk to Spinningfields, transport links and Deansgate. This apartment located on the third floor is located in the recently redecorated City Point 2 development. The apartment is very spacious for a one bedroom apartment and comprise entrance hall leading to a good size open plan lounge and dining area with a fully fitted kitchen, located on the corner the whole room has plenty of natural daylight from the floor to ceiling windows with access to a wrap around balcony. There is a large double bedroom with plenty of storage and a trendy bathroom which is finished to a high standard. The apartment is offered fully furnished and also has the benefit of a garaged parking space. With its central location this apartment is ideal for those who want everything from a city centre apartment without the heavy price tag. An added benefit is that this apartment is close to all transport links and the free metro shuttle bus. Viewing is a must to appreciate what is on offer so call We Let Properties on 0161 839 2372 to arrange yours. <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1017Look At Where We Advertisehttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1016There are a lot of apartments in Manchester City Centre and thousands of landlords are fighting for good quality tenants just like you. In such a competitive market a high internet presence is imperative for good letting agents. At We Let Properties we want your apartment to be as visible as possible on the internet and reach as many potential tenants as we can, that`s why we advertise on over 30 websites. Take a look at the list below: <a href="http://www.weletproperties.co.uk" target="_blank">We Let Properties </a> <a href="http://www.rightmove.co.uk" target="_blank">Rightmove </a> <a href="http://www.primelocation.com" target="_blank">Prime Location </a> <a href="http://www.accommodation2let.co.uk" target="_blank">Accommodation 2 Let </a> <a href="http://www.europeanproperty.com" target="_blank">European Property </a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/weletproperties" target="_blank">Facebook </a> <a href="http://www.globrix.com" target="_blank">Globrix </a> <a href="http://www.home.co.uk" target="_blank">Home.co.uk </a> <a href="http://www.homepackage.co.uk" target="_blank">Home Package </a> <a href="http://www.homeflow.co.uk" target="_blank">Homeflow (Zoomf/Radarhomes/MoveTo/Estate Angels/Homes & Property </a> <a href="http://www.homein.com" target="_blank">Homein </a> <a href="http://www.homesalone.co.uk" target="_blank">Homes Alone </a> <a href="http://www.hope4homes.co.uk" target="_blank">Hope 4 Homes </a> <a href="http://www.houseladder.co.uk" target="_blank">Houseladder </a> <a href="http://www.icansellmyhouse.co.uk" target="_blank">ICanSellMyHouse </a> <a href="http://www.lemonbricks.com" target="_blank">Lemon Bricks </a> <a href="http://www.lettingaproperty.com" target="_blank">LettingAProperty </a> <a href="http://www.lettingweb.com" target="_blank">Letting Web </a> <a href="http://www.luvthecity.com" target="_blank">Luv the City </a> <a href="http://www.mintlocation.com" target="_blank">Mint Location </a> <a href="http://www.mouseprice.com" target="_blank">Mouseprice </a> <a href="http://www.myhomesunlimited.com" target="_blank">My Homes Unlimited </a> <a href="http://www.nethouseprices.com" target="_blank">Net House Prices </a> <a href="http://www.netmovers.co.uk" target="_blank">Net Movers </a> <a href="http://www.nice2move.com" target="_blank">Nice 2 Move </a> <a href="http://www.oodle.co.uk" target="_blank">Oodle </a> <a href="http://www.propertyandservices.com" target="_blank">Property & Services </a> <a href="http://www.rentright.co.uk" target="_blank">Rent Right </a> <a href="http://www.rovster.com" target="_blank">Rovster </a> <a href="http://www.torent.co.uk" target="_blank">Torent.co.uk </a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/weletproperties" target="_blank">Twitter </a> <a href="http://www.wonderproperty.com" target="_blank">Wonder Property</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1016Perfect Apartments For The City Centre Professional At The Start Of Their New Career!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1018At We Let Properties we seem to attract employees of The Bank Of New York Mellon. Up to now we have re-homed almost 50 employees in and around Manchester city centre. One of the most recent was a gentleman named Sam. Sam had not started working at BNY Mellon when he came to us to find him a property in the city centre in February. He was due to start work on the 21st of March so we had to work pretty fast to find him the right apartment. He was interested in a studio apartment in the ever popular Green Quarter development. We sent over some pictures and a detailed description and he called straight back wanting a viewing as soon as possible and two days later he was meeting Emma outside the main entrance to Jefferson Place. This was going to be Sam’s first apartment for himself so he has to find the right place. We think that he was already 95% sure he was going to move in to this one we had for him. We feel that the right pictures, description and knowledge of a property are very important when marketing. We want to make sure that the applicant is viewing a property that already ticks the majority of the boxes and the viewing is to confirm everything. Sam took the lift to the higher floors in Jefferson Place with Emma, walked in to the apartment to find a fantastic sized studio apartment, finished to an extremely high spec with and incredible view from the balcony! Sam knew that this was the right apartment for him the moment he walked through the door. The administration fee was paid and Sam had secured his new apartment. Over the next few weeks we worked over his referencing documents and everything looked fantastic. Dealing with Sam was a delight, he was helpful and we really got a good impression from him. He provided all the documents we needed, answered all questions we needed the answers to and we were very confident that this was the right tenant for the property After confirming everything had passed we booked a check in appointment for Sam to collect the keys to his new city centre apartment. Sam arrived perfectly on time and we cracked on with the appointment. We do have a lot of paperwork to go through and we make sure we cover everything before the tenant leaves the office. There is nothing worse than getting to a new apartment and not knowing what is what like; ‘How do you turn the heating on?’ ‘What is the code to the post room?’ These were all answered on the appointment and Sam received the keys in his hand knowing everything he needed to move in to his new apartment. Just before he left the office, I explained to him that we would be doing a blog update and would like to take a picture of him receiving the keys from us, after a slight hesitation he agreed. Emma whipped out the camera, we both sported a cheesy grin (me more than Sam) and ‘click’ the picture that you see on your right was taken. We shook off the embarrassment and Sam went off to his new home... ...Another day, another happy BNY Mellon tenant from We Let Properties. James Glenn <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1018A Few Handy Tips For Tenantshttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1019Searching for a property can be daunting, stressful, frustrating and time consuming. You’re starting a new chapter in your life so it should be fun and exciting. Here’s some handy tips so you can prepare yourself and make your search for a property as stress-free as possible....you’ll soon be holding the keys to your new home! **Decide what you want/need You would think this is an obvious one! You`d be wrong. A lot of people looking for a new place to live can`t actually decide what facilities/characteristics they want with their new home. It can often help you decide what you’re looking for by writing down things you need with a property. For example, must have a balcony, needs an allocated parking space, do I want ground floor or must I have a lift in the building. After making this list you will probably have a much better understanding of what you’re looking for, this will save wasting your time looking around properties that weren`t suitable for you from the start. Don`t forget to ask the landlord or letting agent if the property your enquiring about has all of these feature`s, if not don`t book the viewing. **Use the Internet as this will give you a good idea of what property is out there and what has been on the market by looking at `under offers` also. It will also give you a good idea of rents in the area. <a href="http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/properties.aspx?mode=1&MenuID=3" target="_blank">Check out our current properties here</a> **Make sure you have your references ready – you will be asked as any Landlord or Letting Agent will want to take up references so having these ready will enhance your chances Your financial or employment reference will probably need to show that your income is at least two and a half times the rent. Any previous Letting agent or Landlord’s reference will need to say that you’ve been a good tenant and paid your rent on time and kept the property in a good condition. If you are self-employed you’ll need to get your accountant to give you a reference that should state that you’re ‘good for the rental amount’ proposed. Prepare your referees – the biggest problem agents have is waiting for references so make sure they know to expect a call and to respond rapidly. **If you are currently renting give notice to your current landlord or agent as being able to move within a month is ideal. If you can move quickly you will get preferential treatment by Landlords and Letting Agents, if they have to wait two months or even one month you will not be top of their pecking order. **Make the time to view properties and be flexible about when you can go. You might find that most people can only view after work hours or at weekends so if you can take some time off during the day it will increase your chances of seeing something before anyone else. Make a list of the ones you like the most and try and do them all in one day. **Research the landlord/agent and protect yourself The property is going to be your home for the foreseeable future so you don’t want to get stuck with an unreliable landlord or an unhelpful agent. Some tenants think that choosing a landlord from a free website like Gumtree is great because they’re saving on an agency fee but think about it; if a landlord is happy to rent their property to tenants without proper referencing do they care about the property enough to be a responsible landlord? And if they didn’t want to pay an agent to find a good tenant, how are they going to feel about replacing that broken washing machine 2 months in? Using a registered agent protects yourself, you will have an official tenancy agreement, your deposit will be officially registered and you will always have someone to go to for help and advice. A useful website to check out independent reviews on letting agents is <a href="http://www.allagents.co.uk/" target="_blank">allagents.co.uk</a> **When you see the property that matches your requirements do not hesitate, make an offer for it immediately as you can bet your life if it’s a great property there will be someone else who will. Good properties rent fast! If it’s the best you’ve seen it’s likely someone else thinks exactly the same! First to put your money down gets the landlord to focus on you and not someone who has yet to do the same. The thing to be is realistic about price, condition and location and not too pedantic about getting things perfect. If you have a list of reasonable requirements the most suitable property may match at 70% of these. **Try and offer the longest rental period you can as landlord’s hate having their property empty. You are more than likely to be offered 6 months initially but by making a long term offer the agent or landlord will see you are committed and it will again push you up the pecking order with the letting agent. **Be prepared to move quickly as landlords and Letting agents want to move people in within days, not weeks. This is important even if you are not actually going to move into the property on the date you specify. Many tenants manage to get their offer agreed because they can ‘move in’ rapidly. **And one for good luck….Make a Decision !! So many people procrastinate for too long and end up trawling around too many properties and then decide eventually the one they had seen a few days ago was the best. By then it’s too late and has been let. When you see something you like make a decision and go for it! <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1019When Viewings Go Wrong....http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1020So the windows got cleaned in the office today (they’ve done a cracking job, the sun’s shining in St John Street like never before!) and we were talking about the things window cleaners must see on their rounds. I’m sure they must see pretty much everything at some point.... Even though it’s not as frequent as window cleaners, we City Centre letting agents come across some sights ourselves! Get a few letting agents in a room together and you’re sure to hear some good stories about what we’ve walked into on our viewings/property inspections! You always have the similar stories about apartments being disgustingly dirty and every agent will try and out do the last one with their stories. You will then get the outrageous stories like this one from a viewing at my previous letting agency: I am having a good chat with the applicant about properties as we are just about to enter the apartment I have to show to him. Before put the key in the door I say to the applicant that there is a tenant living in the property at the moment so to be aware that there may be some personal belongings around and it will look ‘lived in’. This is my way of saying; it’s going to be a mess, try and look past it. I knock loudly on the door, we wait for a few seconds and I knock again; no one’s home. I put the key in, turn it and open the door. Before entering the property I shout ‘Hello its James from the letting agents here to do a viewing’... no one replies, there is definitely no one in, I can continue with my viewing. Whilst trying to avoid the mass of dirty clothes and rubbish on the hallway floor and only trying to breathe through my mouth due to the nauseating smell that could make a sewer rat cry, I am explaining to the tenant that the property will be fully cleaned if he decided to take it, which would probably involve a blow torch. He manages to look past the dirt and agrees that it could look really nice. We proceed to the open plan living room. Greeted by another wave of potentially life threatening rubbish we climb through to the living room. ‘Wow, it’s a really good size’ says the applicant. I have to give this guy his due; if it was any one else they would have probably run a mile by now. The sofa’s are discoloured, we can’t make out if the flooring should have multi coloured spots on or not, the blinds have an inch of dust on them and this room has not seen a breath of light for at least 6 months. I have to keep my cool, keep the applicant interested, compose myself and carry on. All my senses and instincts are telling me to get out of there but I am a professional, this viewing will be completed. We get to the kitchen; we find out that this is where the majority of that wretched smell is coming from. A nice pan sits on top of the hob which contains what once was rice but is now green and slightly hairy. Food everywhere and none of it fresh, none of the work surfaces are clean and I guarantee the oven didn’t come with a thick brown staining inside. ‘It’s a great size kitchen with fully fitted appliances, here is the fridge...’ as I open the smell of 3 month old Kung Pao chicken slaps us in the face. I think this is enough for the kitchen, let’s move along. We cross the dangerous landscape with its dense exotic wildlife, not knowing what awaits us round the corner and fighting our way to the other side of the room we reach the doorway to the hall. I hold the handle and pull the door, sweeping away the rubbish as it moves. Oh, wait I can’t take my hand off the handle, yes, that’s right, a sticky brown residue has bonded my hand to the metal, great. With a bit of force I save my hand from the inevitable end it was set to have. ‘This is the bathroom’ as I lead him in, we notice the toilet hadn’t been flushed, for a while. I am pretty sure it waved at me at one point. Again, a lovely bathroom, ruined. We have one more room to go. I already know that this applicant does not want to take this property. To be honest, I don’t want him to. I wouldn’t want my worst enemy to live here. It is disgusting. But we might as well see what the bedroom is like. Before I continue, I will have to explain my thought process at this point. Have you ever been told ‘don’t look in that box’, ‘don’t press that button’ ‘close your eyes, you don’t want to see this’. You want to look, you want to press the button and you want to open your eyes. You have been warned, you know the results are not going to be pleasant and you know you shouldn’t do it but you have to! This is exactly my trail of thought. We go to the bedroom door, I am having a laugh with the tenant about things, I am a bit embarrassed about the property but he is an understanding guy and completely understands it has nothing to do with me. I turn the handle and open the door, a quick glance across the room shows nothing of surprise, a whole load of dirt and mess, but nothing that we haven’t seen before – but wait, in the bed, there’s movement. Slightly concealing their ‘valuables’ a young man lies naked on top of his lady friend, as my applicant walks in to the room behind me they stop what they are ‘doing’, sharply turn their heads my way and look at me as if to say: ‘do you mind?’ they didn’t stop! We promptly left the room as I whispered ‘sorry’ to them and as I shut the door I see the naked man turn back to his naked lady friend... and carry on! Needless to say, the applicant did not take the property and I could not look either of the tenants in the eyes again, or anywhere else for that matter. Luckily at We Let Properties, due to a great management service and the way we select our tenants, all of our properties are in great condition and because of our excellent relationships with our tenants, whenever we view on our apartments things always go smoothly! :) James <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1020How Good Property Management Protects The Landlord At The End Of A Tenancy!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1021Since the scheme to register tenants deposits came in to force by the government in April 2007 this has revolutionised the way deposits are taken from tenants, all deposits now taken from tenants must be registered within 14 days of receiving the deposit with a nominated deposit registration scheme, this gives the tenant great peace of mind to know that the deposit they have paid over to the letting agent is being looked after by an independent party to the tenancy. The Deposit Protection Scheme was set up to stop rogue letting agents and landlords from keeping deposits without any justification, the only down side to this system is that these deposit schemes do tend to side with the tenant if there is a dispute, which may seem unfair to landlords, but you have to ask yourself is why! The main reason for this is that the tenancy has not been managed well and there is poor supporting documentation in the form of an inventory on check in, property inspections and check out to support the landlord/agents case. We Let Properties are please to use the approved government scheme <a href="http://www.depositprotection.com/" target="_blank">Deposit Protection Service ( DPS )</a> In all the years we have traded we have never had one tenancy go to dispute and we feel that this is due to our in-depth management of all our properties. We had a case recently where we came close to going to dispute/arbutration... The story goes... We had a tenant check in to a beautiful property in Jefferson Place, Greenquarter 14 months ago and we did all the relevant documentation; Tenancy agreement, Deposit Terms & Conditions, Deposit Registration, Standing Order mandate, scanned copy of the actual keys handed over to the tenant and the inventory. Now at We Let Properties we understand the importance of the inventory! Generally around 15 pages thick, we give the tenants a written and photographic inventory so we have EVERYTHING in the property accounted for along with the condition. After 4 months we did a property inspection and all was good in the property, the tenant extended and after the 8th month the property was not in the best "tenant like" condition and there were some issues with the property 1- the bathroom lock was missing 2- there was a tear in the sofa. After the visit we updated the landlord accordingly and she was happy to renew with the tenant but upon our advise this renewal would only take place if the tenant agrees to replace the sofa and fix the lock in the bathroom, the tenant agreed to this so we did the renewal. On the 13 month the tenant gave notice and we reiterated our previous email correspondence and agreement to replace the sofa and fix the lock in the bathroom, which he was happy with, furthermore we send all our tenants a check out information sheet to inform them of what is expected from them at the check out and how to leave the property in the best condition for the next tenant. During the month leading up to the check out we discussed with the tenant the situation over the sofa and he was happy to replace the sofa, we even sent him links of our suppliers to ensure he was getting value for his money. On the day of check out the property was in a very poor condition and the the sofa had not been replaced. The tenant felt that it was not his responsibility to replace the sofa as he felt it was wear and tear and he said the property was clean enough! The oven was in a vey poor condition and the sofa had got worse and also one of the legs was missing, after a lengthy discussion I agreed to allow him an extra two days to clean the property and buy a new sofa, I did however get him to sign a deposit release documentation to agree to the deductions, this deadline came and went. At this point he then was getting angry over the phone saying that he felt he was being hard done to, subsequently he passed the issue over to his mum who was very aggressive on the phone to our office, I took a call from his mum and she said we were being unfair and she could have cleaned the property, got a new sofa, dealt with the issues, my question was `why didn`t you?` I advised her they had ample opportunity to do so and because she was not at the check in or check out I would send her the before and after photographs and the email correspondence. Three hours later, I received a call from his mum and an apology, she also admitted we did everything we possibly could to help him. I truly believe that if this case had gone to dispute, We Let Properties would have won the dispute hands down! We are happy to say the property had a deep clean, new sofa, new bathroom lock and now has a new happy tenant and a grateful landlord. Wayne <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1021Manchester Is Rolling Out The Red Carpet!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1022It`s an exciting day for us Manchester residents today! Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip are visiting the City Centre and Salford as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Starting at Victoria Station, they will travel to the Eye Hospital on Oxford Road. Here she will cut the ribbon on the multimillion pound refurbishment of Central Manchester hospitals. Following that, the Royal Party will travel to Salford Quays to tour the BBC and officially open Media City and Salford University`s new Media City campus. (Although we`re sure they will also admire the fantastic high spec apartments throughout Salford Quays from the outside!) We Let Properties will be taking it in turns on our lunch breaks trying to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty at Albert Square this afternoon. If you can`t make it down to Salford Quays or the City Centre yourself, here is a live blog courtesy of the <a href="http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1489262_live-the-queen-and-prince-philip-visit-manchester-and-salford?rss=yes" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> For more information on the British Monarchy and the Diamond Jubilee celebrations check out the <a href="http://www.royal.gov.uk/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Official British Monarchy Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1022Top Tips For Landlords When Choosing A Letting Agenthttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1012Do your own research Make sure your agent has comparable evidence to back up their valuation: incorrect advice from agents can result in costly void periods. ‘Mystery shop’ your chosen Agent Every agent can look good on the outside but it’s what’s on the inside that counts! Customer service and experience are what you need when you are letting your property. Every picture tells a story At We Let Properties we don`t take or use another agents images from the Internet as We Let Properties we will only use the images we have taken with our professional camera to ensure you have property specific photographs. This increases the click through rate on Rightmove, Findaproperty etc, and in turn gets more people through the door. It’s the little things that count A clean well presented property can secure a fast lucrative let. Just making up a bed or dressings a dining table will have a positive impact on prospective tenants. Opening the doors Is your agent accessible? At We Let Properties we will arrange viewings to accommodate both the new and old tenant. We also offer late viewings by appointment. It’s good to talk Although it’s your property, we have to work together on letting your property so feedback from your agent is key as this can save you void periods and simple problems can be overcome. Keep an eye on your property When your property is let, regular inspections allow problems to be addressed quickly and avoid those becoming bigger problems. When your property is managed by We Let Properties properties, we inspected the property every three to four months to ensure the property is being looked after and cared for and that there are no obvious signs of damage. We will send you a report, not for you to action, just so you know you are getting the service you are paying for. Also remember a happy tenant will stay longer! Tenancy turnaround A quick turnaround is often needed when your tenant vacates the property. At We Let Properties we have the resources to clean and carry out any maintenance to ensure there are no delays in placing your new tenants. Keep within the Law Landlords have so many obligations now, with Energy Performance Certificates, Gas checks, Electric checks before a tenant moves in. Failure to comply can result in a fine or even prison! It’s worth using an agent that cares for you and your property and who is up-to-date with the relevant regulations. Is your Letting Agent on Allagents.co.uk ? This website is invaluable when choosing your Letting Agent as you can read reviews from other Landlords and Tenants regarding the service they are receiving from their Letting Agent. We Let Properties are proud to be part of Allagents.co.uk transparent agent scheme. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1012This Property With A Great Terrace Is Perfect For Soaking Up These Spring Rays We`Re Getting!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1023We Let Properties have this excellent one bedroom, furnished apartment perfectly located in Piccadilly. Situated on the ground floor, the apartment boasts a private terrace, a must for this spring and summer! This spacious one bedroom property has been tastefully furnished to suit the City Centre professional. The apartment comprises of an entrance hall with useful storage space, a fantastic open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with access to the terrace, a large double bedroom and a modern bathroom with shower over bath. The kitchen is well equipped with integrated appliances including fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Home 2 is perfectly located in the City Centre close to Piccadilly Station, the Metrolink and Piccadilly Bus Station. This property will be snapped up so call We Let Properties now on 0161 839 2372 to secure your viewing! <a href="http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/Property-To-Rent-Chapeltown-Street-Piccadilly-Manchester-PI-1220.htm" target="_blank">Click here for more information and pictures!</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1023Rent Returns On The Up!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1024Buy to let entrepreneurs can only finance around a quarter of the £200 billion investment needed in property over the next five years – leaving a massive shortfall in homes, according to new research. Unless institutional investors, like pension funds, fill the breach, the UK will not have enough homes to meet demand regardless of government attempts to try to kick-start the market by relaxing planning rules and underwriting mortgages with the NewBuy scheme. The report – from international property firm Savills and online homes portal Rightmove – blames low yields and high prices for the lack of investment. As a comparison, researchers pointed out that investment funds own 5.5 million apartments in the US, while the number is just above zero in the UK because the returns are so unattractive. `Low yields have been the biggest barrier to much-needed long-term investment,` said Lucian Cook, director of Savills research. `As yields move out, there are early signs of changing investor behaviour.` The number of renters has soared as mortgage lenders have tightened up borrowing by demanding larger deposits. A squeeze on finance has also put a brake on buy to let borrowing, with much of the market activity generated by remortgages rather than buying more homes. The report forecasts a massive 20% increase in rents over the next five years, as the number of rental properties is soaked up by increasing demand. Around 4.8 million privately rented homes generate £48 billion of rental income a year, says the report, which will soar to £70 billion by 2016 if the predictions prove correct. The report also urges developers to develop for investors rather than consumers by making properties easier to manage while offering higher yields, which means prices need to come down for bulk buyers <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1024Greenquarter Set For Completion Finally With Fit Out Of Cypress Placehttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1025Anyone who has had any involvement in the Manchester property market over the past few years can appreciate what a success the Greenquarter has been! Crosby Lend Lease took a once derelict waste land and transformed it into what is now a self-contained urban oasis, combining cutting edge studio, one and two bedroomed apartments, with top spec business accommodation, a luxury hotel and on site retail and leisure facilities. The excellent landscaped gardens, tree-lined walkways and water features make it hard to believe the fantastic location only minutes walk away from the heart of Manchester City Centre`s main shopping and night life areas. 2004 - 2009 saw the Greenquarter boom, with thousands of tenants flocking to be the first to live in these high spec apartments with designer kitchens and bathrooms, each new building raising the standards on the one before. Unfortunately 2009 brought the economic downturn and the slump in the property market, forcing Crosby to pull out part way through the seventh apartment building, Cypress Place. Although the shell was complete, without the banks lending, the building has stood unfitted, until now! All the staff at We Let Properties have witnessed the growth of the Greenquarter first hand so we`re delighted that the builders are back on site and fitting out the kitchens and bathrooms as I type! With companies like ITV following the lead of the BBC and RBS moving their main sites up to Manchester we`re sure these apartments will fill up very soon so don`t miss out, <a href="http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/register.aspx?MenuID=10" target="_blank">register your interest now!</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1025Ready, Steady, Quack!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1026London gets the Olympics, Manchester City Centre gets The Duck Race! I am finding it hard to decide which one is better to be honest! On 6 April 2012 (Good Friday) at 2pm the ducks take to the water. Starting at Bridge Street they will all be warming up, their little rubber heart’s pumping and getting their little flipper feet ready to rock ‘n’ roll! They will be enduring a huge 300 meter dash down the River Irwell to the bridge at Quay Street. Hundreds are predicted to turn up to cheer on the thousands of rubber duckies that will paint the river yellow for a while. Ducks can be bought for just £1 on the day and can also be bought in advance online at <a href="http://www.spinningfieldsonline.com/event-details?eventId=d9a215f7-7ae8-48ac-b43c-6483273dcb8b" target="_blank">www.spinningfieldsonline.com!</a> . You will also see giant 1 foot ducks plastered in corporate colours and company logos. Companies can also apply for these online. There is also a chance to win some great prizes by entering the race. First prize, for instance, is a signed Manchester United Football with four tickets to a Manchester United match. Go to the spinningfields website for information on the other prizes to be won. Along with the race there will be lots of fun filled activities on the day for everyone to enjoy such as Duck Herding, Punch & Judy Show, Giant Slide and so much more... This fantastic City Centre day out is not just for the thrill of fast paced, extreme racing. It is all in aid of Brainwave. For more information about Brainwave visit <a href="http://www.brainwave.org/" target="_blank">www.brainwave.org</a> . We Let Properties will be down by the river cheering on our little yellow friends so we hope our big yellow friend up in the sky joins us! See you there! James Glenn <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1026All The Great Features Of An Abito, But Bigger!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1027We Let Properties have this smart funky award winning city centre apartment in Abito. This studio is different as it is an Abito Plus, the same fantastic Abito concept, but bigger! This ingenious, quirky apartment offers affordable slick city living with an ultra modern feel throughout. The apartment is well decorated through out and has been well maintained by the landlord to a good standard and features the added benefit of 10ft high ceilings, wall to wall/floor to ceiling windows and access to a private balcony. The apartment space has a living room area and kitchen area with an additional island in the kitchen for cooking and comes with all appliances including dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge freezer. The bedroom area has a pull down bed with a clever bathroom hidden inside central pod feature separating the living area and bedroom. The property has an abundance of storage and light. The property is available furnished/unfurnished to suit your needs! Being just a short walk to Manchester city centre, Abito makes Harvey Nichols, the Arndale shopping centre and the Manchester Wheel right on your doorstep to name just a few. Also taking this property will give you the convenience of 24hr concierge and being fantastically located close to Manchester city centre. This apartment will go quickly so call We Let Properties on 0161 839 2372 to book your viewing. <a href="http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/Property-To-Rent-Greengate-Salford-PI-1200.htm" target="_blank">Click here for more information and pictures!</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1027Is Your Inventory Worth Any More Than Just The Paper It`s Written On?http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1029With our years of experience in the lettings industry, the team at We Let Properties have seen thousands of different inventories. Whether they’ve been put together by the agent or provided by the landlord, we’ve seen that everyone has a different expectation of what an inventory should contain and how detailed it needs to be. Most landlords and agents provide a basic written inventory, we even had one landlord who opts for a tenant introduction service, pass us a sheet of paper with a hand written list of contents and think this was substantial enough! The fact of the matter is; if you want your property to be looked after well, and you want to protect your investment properly, the inventory is one of the most important documents there is when placing a new tenant. With the government deposit registration schemes in place being designed to protect tenants from un-necessary deductions by rogue landlords, the downside for genuine landlords and agents is that it can be difficult to ensure your tenants agree to deductions for damage they have caused without you having adequate proof that this damage was not there when they took on the property. This means that now more than ever, it is important to ensure a thorough, accurate inventory is provided, signed and witnessed at the beginning of each tenancy. At We Let Properties, we spend a lot of time ensuring our inventories are specifically tailored to each property and fully detailed with both written and photographic evidence as to condition of not only the contents but also the fixtures and fittings of the property itself. Our inventory, ranging from 15 pages for an unfurnished property up to as many as 30 pages for a fully furnished house (I know...WOW!) is provided inclusive with our fully managed service, or as an optional extra for landlords managing the property themselves. We find that clearly detailing the exact contents of the property, and showing the tenants that we are paying attention to the condition, encourages them to look after the property more carefully and ensures that when they leave they have a clear standard as to how the property should be handed back. Should we conduct a check out and find damaged furniture/stains on carpets/heavily marked walls, we have the evidence that this has been done whilst they have lived in the property and we have a clear case to ensure the tenants cover any cost of bringing your property back up to standard. <a href="http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/NewsDetails.aspx?ID=1021" target="_blank">Check out this example recently in which our inventory and good property management ensured the landlord didn’t end up with a bill for a new sofa and bathroom lock after a check out!</a> So, I guess my point is, don’t scrimp when it comes to an inventory...you’ll only end up paying in the long run with maintenance/damages/carpet cleans. If your agent provides your inventory, check up on them...ask for an example before you instruct them and ask for a copy when it’s completed and make sure they are protecting your interests. <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1029The Apex!http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1030We Let Properties have this spacious, two double bedroom and two bathroom apartment located on top floor of the prestigious Apex development. The property is stunning throughout and has some fantastic features, giving this property a true feeling of something different from the moment you walk in. The apartment is spacious throughout and comprises; entrance hall with a decorative ceiling window and large storage room. There is a glazed door leading to a beautiful lounge and dining area with a large feature window flooding the room with natural day light making the room feel bright and airy. The kitchen is fully fitted and has integrated appliances and is set back from the lounge and dining area. The master bedroom also has some beautiful detail and has a round port hole style window with the added benefit of an en suite shower room and built in wardrobes. The second bedroom is also a double, and there is a main bathroom with a white three piece bathroom suite with shower. The property has wood laminate floors and has been tastefully decorated and has some accented walls with stunning furniture to compliment the whole finish to the apartment. There is also allocated parking included. The location is great and is located and is on the cusp of Chorlton with easy access to A5103 Princess Parkway M56, Manchester Airport and is just a five minute drive to the heart of Manchester City Centre. Viewing this property is recommended so call We Let Properties on 0161 839 2372 to arrange your viewing. <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1030The Best Of The Best Of The Best...http://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1031As you are aware, all the staff at We Let Properties are proud of the fact that we offer an outstanding service to all of our tenants and landlords. The success of this business is due to the care, attention to detail, emotion and productivity of an awesome team. Individually we all have our strengths... Wayne is The Talker, from sitting across from him every day you get to hear is impressive speeches layered with catch phrases such as ‘The 5 P’s: Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance’ and ‘Ormskirk, born and FLED’. Along with these comes an abundance of experience and knowledge of the investment property market which is sure to help when he is giving his sound advice to our prospective landlords. Emma is The Perfectionist, carefully selecting the best tenants for all of our properties to ensure that the properties are well looked after and the landlords have no hassle during the tenancy. She also likes make sure that We Let Properties are polished, professional and proactive. Crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s is what makes We Let Properties stand out from the rest. James is The Glue, making sure all the knowledge, experience, detail and products are all in line and everything runs smoothly. For a new tenant to move in to a new home or a maintenance issues to get resolved involves ‘The 5 P’s’ and a polished, professional and proactive service, carefully combining the best qualities of We Let Properties to create outstanding results. – He also has a knack of writing great blog entries! Individually we could not be as successful as we are today, together we are unstoppable! Recently <a href="http://www.allagents.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.allagents.co.uk</a> have introduced a ‘Top 10 Best Rated Staff Member’ on the front page of their website, ranking the staff from estate and letting agents across the UK. Wayne, Emma and James are currently sat firmly in the top tend and intend to stay there! James Glenn <a href="https://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-via="weletproperties">Tweet</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <a href="https://twitter.com/weletproperties" class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false">Follow @weletproperties</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script>Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.weletproperties.co.uk/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1031�