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Cityred & Property Management in Leeds

Cityred Properties, a Leeds Letting and Property Management Agent offer two main property management services in Leeds: Full Management Solution and a Tenant Finding Service.

The Full Management Solution is a totally 'hands-free' service for landlords which includes, marketing your property, accompanied viewings, interviewing & vetting of tenants, tenant paperwork, managing all maintenance, and keeping you and your tenants happy! When you have as much experience as the professionals in Leeds property management, you're ready to handle every situation and resolve it to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. It's a vital part of our service as a Leeds property agent, and it's a large part of what keeps both tenants and landlords coming back to us for property management in Leeds.

Tenant Finding Service: if you prefer to keep control of your own property management and not use a Leeds Letting Agent, but need assistance with finding qualified tenants, you can rely on our expertise as Leeds property management agent. We will; Market your property, carry out accompanied viewings, interview and vetting tenants, we’ll do all the paperwork. The rest is really down to you to act your own property management agent.

Leeds Property Management - The Cityred Extras

We like to think of ourselves as the most admired Property Management Agent in Leeds. At Cityred, we always take that extra step to get your property in Leeds let and keep your tenants happy, and therefore being the best property management agent in Leeds. For example we carry out year-round marketing campaigns & advertising specifically targeting the student and young professional market aggressively and effectively. We advertise your property using both traditional and new media. Your property will be featured in our office, on the street using 'to let' boards, in the printed press and on over 15 other web sites and web portals were only Leeds Letting Agents can advertise.

Our special relationship with Virgin Active allows us to increase our exposure and the likely hood of letting your property, flats and houses in Leeds.

We only accept only the best tenants. Vetting them thoroughly, checking with previous landlords / property managers and carrying out credit checks to ensure the person staying in your managed property is genuine and trustworthy.

We let your property fast! An empty property loses you money, every day, every week. We realise that landlords must find nothing more annoying than the knowledge that their property is vacant when in the hands of Leeds property management agents. They also realise that there's no reason why good-quality accommodation should stand empty. At Cityred, hundreds of active prospective tenants are registered every month, most of them looking to move to or across Leeds within a few days.

We maximise your rent. One of the main considerations for any landlord, and probably the main reason anyone gets involved property management in Leeds, is the rent the property is able to command and the return this offers to the landlord.

What is Property Management?

Property management in Leeds is the range of functions concerned with looking after buildings, including collection of rents, payment of outgoings, maintenance including repair, provision of services, insurance and supervision of staff employed for services, together with negotiations with tenants or prospective tenants. The extent of and responsibility for management between landlord and tenant depend on terms of the lease(s). The landlord may delegate some or all of these functions to managing agents. A property management company typically acts as a liaison between the landlord and tenant. Duties of property management in Leeds and elsewhere include collecting rent, responding to and repairing problems, advertising properties for landlords, and doing credit and background checks for tenants. In exchange for the service they provide property management companies typically charge landlords 8-12% of the gross rent collected each month, in addition to marking up repair costs.

Why Manage Your Leeds Property?

Many landlords think they can do it themselves, they act like a Leeds Property Agent. How hard can it be to let a property? Why do you need a property management agent in Leeds? The truth is that it’s simple. Until the wrong tenant moves in and suddenly stops paying the rent. Or your property is trashed. Or you suddenly have to relocate and live hundreds of miles away from home. Or when you have a fire in your property and the tenant takes sues you for not having smoke alarms. The truth is like most professions, property management is about expertise. Experience really counts when it comes to assessing potential tenants. At Cityred as a property management agent in Leeds, every prospective tenant is interviewed and only the best candidates are put forward. Guarantors are credit checked and identity verified. References are thoroughly checked and followed up to the highest standard. As a property management agent in Leeds, we help your tenant move in. We see this as an essential part of our service, especially for first-time tenants.

Our philosophy is simple: we treat your property as if it was our own. So when it comes to maintenance issues, as a property management agent in Leeds, we take a sensible, 3-stage approach: URGENT Speaks for itself, so we'll take action within 24 hours. NON-URGENT For non-urgent incidents, we'll respond within 7 working days. SPECIAL REQUESTS Such as new furniture or a request to redecorate. Tenants are asked to give full details in writing, which we will pass on to the landlord for consideration.

When it comes to the legal issues, as a property management agent, that’s all covered in our documentation and procedures.

Landlords

Our Services

Services for Landlords

We offer two main services: Full Management Solution & a Tenant Finding Service.

Full Management Solution

The totally 'hands-free' service for Landlords which includes:

  • Marketing your property - We have up-to-the-minute local market knowledge, so we know exactly when and where to market your property - and for how much.
  • Accompanied viewings - Essential but time consuming. We do the legwork so you don't have to.
  • Interviewing & vetting of tenants - Experience really counts here. We'll identify the best quality prospects and ensure that they meet your requirements.
  • Tenant paperwork - The Tenancy Agreement seems to get more complicated every year. But it's our job to stay on top of the legalities to protect your interests.
  • Managing all maintenance - This can be a real headache for Landlords. We'll take the headache away by providing a fast, efficient and professional maintenance service. We'll also inspect your property on a regular basis.
  • Keeping you and your tenants happy! When you have as much experience as the professionals at Cityred, you're ready to handle every situation and resolve it to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. It's a vital part of our service, and it's a large part of what keeps both tenants and Landlords coming back to us.

Tenant Finding Service

If you prefer to keep control of your own property management, but need assistance with finding qualified tenants, you can rely on our expertise.

  • Marketing your property - Your property will be aggressively marketed using our website, over 15 other online links, high visibility 'To Let' boards, and in our centrally located office.
  • Accompanied viewings - While you get on with your business, we'll get on with selling the finer points of your property to good quality prospective tenants.
  • Interviewing & vetting of tenants - We'll make sure that any new tenants meet your pre-agreed qualifications.
  • Tenant paperwork - We'll sign the tenancy agreement on your behalf and set-up standing orders so that you are paid directly into your bank account.

The rest is really down to you.