1Let Only (Tenant Find) 2Full management 3Access My Area, 24/7? 4Your advert 5Viewings and offers 6Tenant referencing 7Tenancy agreement 8Security deposit 9Collecting rent and standing order 10Completion

We treat each rental property we represent as if it were our own, offering a complete service from beginning to end, including advice from current regulations to preparation and presentation. Our reputation as an ethical business plays a vital part in our success and is something we are very proud of..

Our team of property experts come from a variety of backgrounds, from marketing to accounting and hospitality to housing, meaning that we offer a wide range of skills to enhance any rental process. Correct marketing plays a vital role in any successful rental and Dimension Estates ensure all rental properties we represent appear on a variety of major marketing portals including Rightmove, Prime Location, Zoopla and Hotproperty as well as magazines, newspapers and in our own brochures to maximise exposure to potential tenants. Furthermore, your property gets a glossy feature in our prominently positioned agency window to attract passers-by.

If you are looking to let your property, speak to a member of the lettings team at Dimension Estates today, experts in property rentals for over a decade.

Select between a Let Only or Full Management service option:

Let Only (Tenant Find)

We'll advertise your property on our website and major portals
We'll find you the perfect tenant(s)
We'll carry out necessary reference and right to rent checks
Advise landlords on health and safety issues, furnishings, current legislation and compliance
Register the tenant's security deposit with an approved Deposit Scheme
Transfer of utilities
Carry out an inventory
Check the tenant in
You'll pay us a one off, upfront letting fee

Full management

Property Management gives you peace of mind that both your property and tenant will be cared for 24/7.

In addition to the Let Only service, Full Management includes:

Collection of rent
Organising emergency repairs
Routine property inspections
Check out inventory check
We'll deduct a management fee, each time rent is received

Access My Area, 24/7?

Instruct Dimension Estates Ltd and be kept in the loop with viewings, offers, inspections, property statements and invoices, 24/7 through My Area.

Your advert

Our local team of specialists will create your advert, take professional photographs and EPCs, in just one visit. When you're happy, we'll list your property on our website and major UK portals.

Viewings and offers

Sit back and let us take care of viewings where we'll find you suitable tenants. Get instant feedback, and receive offers as soon as they're made.

Tenant referencing

Once you've selected your tenants, we'll carry out the necessary referencing. We'll check their credit history and ensure they can afford the rent.

Tenancy agreement

After a tenant has been successfully referenced, we'll prepare your tenancy agreement and get it signed by all the tenants, either digitally or hardcopy.

Security deposit

Once contracts are signed, we'll collect register your tenant's deposit with a government approved deposit scheme.

Collecting rent and standing order

We'll collect the first month's rent and transfer it to you. A standing order will be set up so that your rent gets paid on time, when it's due.

Completion

Upon completion, keys will be released to the inventory clerk or the tenant on moving-in day. For managed properties, we will provide the tenant with contact details of their dedicated Property Manager.

Letting Obligations For Landlords

Electrical Installations & Equipment

Landlords of private rental properties and houses of multiple occupation are required to have an electrical installation condition report (EICR) carried out and available for the start of a new tenancy and for existing tenancies. This is to comply with the electricity safety standards in the private rented section (England) regulations 2020.
It is a legal requirement for a rental property to have a valid EICR before a new tenancy starts and are typically valid for 5 years from the date of the test. On completion of an EICR being carried out faults that have been identified are required to be rectified within 28 days from the date of the test and need to be undertaken by a Part P registered competent person.
Electrical equipment that is provided by the landlord that is to be used by a tenant at the property, is legally required to be safe to use to comply with the electrical equipment (safety) regulations 1994. It is always best practice to carry out a portable appliance test (PAT) on any electrical equipment provided, as you may be liable if the tenants are harmed from a faulty electrical appliance at the property.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/312/made
https://www.rla.org.uk/landlord/guides/responsibilities/electrical_inspections.shtml

EPC

Energy Performance Certificates are needed whenever a property is built, sold or rented. You must order an EPC for potential buyers and tenants before you market your property to sell or rent. An EPC contains information about a property’s energy use and typical energy costs and recommendations about how to reduce energy use and save money.
An EPC gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years. To let a property your efficiency rating must be between A and E.
https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates

Fire

The furniture supplied within a rental property must comply with fire resistance requirements as defined within The Fire and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended).
The regulations apply to beds, headboards of beds and mattresses, sofa-beds, futons and other convertibles, nursery furniture, garden furniture suitable for use in the dwelling, scatter cushions and seat pads, pillows, loose and stretch covers for furniture. They do not apply to furniture made before 1950, bedclothes including duvets, loose covers for mattresses, pillow cases, curtains, carpets and sleeping bags.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1324/contents/made

Gas

The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require a gas safety check to be carried out on every gas appliance/flue. This will ensure gas fittings and appliances are safe to use. A certificate will be supplied by a Gas Safe registered engineer stating a pass or a fail, and the appropriate action will be required should the check fail. The certificate is valid for 12 months and must be provided to the tenants prior to the commencement of the tenancy. Dimension Estates will not allow tenants to move in without a valid certificate.
http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015 require that a working smoke alarm be fitted on every floor and a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms containing a solid fuel appliance.
If smoke alarms are present, it is imperative that they are maintained. A clause within the tenancy agreement will typically inform the tenants of their responsibility to keep it well maintained and the battery to be replaced when necessary.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms-explanatory-booklet-for-landlords
Tax and the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme
You may be subject to income tax during the rental period and capital gains when you sell. If you are in any doubt, or you would prefer not to complete your own self-assessment tax return, then we advise that you consult an accountant.
https://www.gov.uk/renting-out-a-property/paying-tax
If you reside overseas, we are required by HMRC to comply with the non-resident landlord scheme. Unless the landlord provides a NRL form to HMRC, we will be required to deduct the basic rate of income tax from the rent. Dimension Estates can provide and assist you with the required information. Once HMRC approval is given we will able to transfer rental income without deductions.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/international/nr-landlords.htm
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cnr/nrl1.pdf

Tenancy Deposit Protection

Legislation requires security deposits for Assured Shorthold Tenancies to be registered with a government approved scheme. Dimension Estates can register the deposit on behalf of the landlord. We are members of the Deposit Protection Service.
https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection
https://www.dps.co.uk

Property Licensing

You may be required to apply for a licence to rent your property. Regulations vary depending on the Borough and style of property. https://www.gov.uk/private-renting/houses-in-multiple-occupation

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