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I would have no hesitation in
recommending Putterills Lettings.
They are very customer focused and their
maintenance and accounts departments
are first class. Mr A
Are Putterills best
prepared to let my property?
Landlords should consider a number of factors when choosing a Letting agent.
Marketing strengths
Securing an early tenancy as a result
of good comprehensive marketing
can minimize the void period and
the associated loss of rental income.
Putterills invest heavily in both the
press and internet advertising in
order to generate constant enquiries
from potential tenants, working
towards getting your property let as
quickly as possible.
Does the agent care
about who they let my
property to?
At Putterills we believe that selecting
the right tenant is just as important
as securing an early tenancy and
maximizing the rental income. This
will reduce later potential issues
with rent arrears and dilapidation
disputes at the end of the tenancy.
Who is best to look after
my property after it has
been let?
Consideration should be given
to the ongoing protection of your
investment property. Most Landlords
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will instruct an agent to manage
the property for them. Putterills
has a dedicated management team,
with trained property managers
who deal with maintenance and
accounts matters.
Are they regulated?
Landlords should ensure that their
agent is a member of a regulatory
body and as such will be required to
comply with a code of conduct, has
professional indemnity insurance
and ongoing training obligations,
operate ring-fenced client accounts,
offers client money protection
and is subject to an independent
annual audit.
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Putterills have not only found me
reliable tenants they have handled
all subsequent parts of the letting
with sound professionalism, instilling
confidence and trust. Documentation
and follow-up is first class. Mr R
Standards do vary significantly in the industry and Landlords should
choose who to use with great care.
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Raising standards
throughout Hertfordshire
Strict codes of conduct
National award winning local agents
Our commitment to offering the highest level
of customer service is demonstrated by our longstanding membership of the industry regulatory body
for letting agents (ARLA). We are also members of
the Property Ombudsman for Lettings and licensed
under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Over the past few years Putterills has received
3 awards in the National Estate Agency of The
Year Awards. We have been delighted to receive
this recognition.
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Setting us apart
from our competition
Landlords need confidence that their property is being
professionally handled by an experienced lettings agent.
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Extensive Marketing
We take the business of lettings
seriously at Putterills and as such
supply an extensive landlords guide
to our clients which is both informative
and transparent in respect of our
fee charges. It points out relevant
legislation affecting residential
investment properties, some
of which is rarely practiced by
several of our competitors.
• Putterills are amongst the largest
property advertisers in The Herts
Advertiser, Welwyn and Hatfield
Times, The Advertiser and
The Comet.
Your property is a major investment
and letting it demands careful planning
and good professional advice to best
protect your interests.
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Letting specialists
I have eight let properties of differing sizes
and have used Putterills Lettings for the
last 7 years. They have always been quick
to relet at good rents and have given me
excellent service. Mr L
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• Large database of existing applicants.
• All our properties receive online
exposure on several websites
including Rightmove and Zoopla.
• Office network – All our properties
are advertised and accessible to
potential tenants in each of our
10 prominently positioned offices
throughout Hertfordshire.
We offer clients a choice of 3
services. Let Only, Rent Collection
or Full Management.
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I am delighted to endorse the services of Putterills, who
have provided a first class exceptional service in finding good
tenants and fully managing my properties in a pro-active
and efficient manner without any voids or need for me to be
involved in the process. Of the four different agents I use
for my extensive property portfolio, Putterills are by far the
most professional and best organised team I deal with. My 8
units are in good hands and I whole-heartedly recommend
the Putterills team! Mr D
How do I make sure my
property is cared for?
The ongoing management of your property is key to protecting
your investment. Whether it be maintenance or accounts
related, at Putterills we recognize the importance of
these post-letting services.
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Having taken great care in the design and creation of two
schemes of luxury apartments, we wanted a professional
company to deal with the management of them. Our
decision to instruct Putterills has proved to be most
successful. From the accurate advice and information
given at the outset, through the careful vetting and
introduction of suitable tenants by the professional
yet friendly sales team to the provision of a first class
maintenance service, Putterills have demonstrated an
excellent ability in all respects. Mr M
Dedicated property
management and accounts
departments
We only use tried and tested
contractors, most of whom we
have worked with over the years.
We pride ourselves on the quality
of our property management service
with most Landlords opting for
the full management package.
We believe that a property needs
to be well cared for to keep your
tenant happy and maintain full
occupancy. Future tenants will
also be easier to attract.
Property inspections, legal advice,
gas and electricity safety checks,
independent professional inventories
and negotiating schedule of
dilapidations at the end of the
tenancy (whenever possible) are
also some of the other prominent
benefits to the service we offer.
Once we receive your rental income,
it is promptly passed on by direct
bank transfer, together with a
statement of account.
We understand the needs of a
Landlord and focus our energies
and service to achieve this.
Many Landlords find our property
management services beneficial
in maintaining their property
investment and giving them
piece of mind.
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How can Putterills help
my portfolio grow?
Buy to Let Department
Putterills have recently opened a Buy to Let
department in response to the growing demand across
our network of offices. This specialist department,
based in our Welwyn Village office (01438 717701),
will give practical advice on how best to overcome the
many potential pitfalls when purchasing properties for
investment purposes and how to take advantage of
likely medium/long term capital growth. The service
will also include sourcing suitable properties for
purchase via our network of sales offices, evaluating
rental values and yields and offer a one stop solution
for all your property investment needs.
The voice of
Hertfordshire Property
Putterills Lettings have been entrusted with
editorial space within both The Comet and
Welwyn & Hatfield Times Newspapers to
inform on various subject matters affecting
todays buy to let and rental markets.
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We are delighted to be recognised
as a leading voice in Hertfordshire
by the Archant media business and
hope that our articles over the next
6 months are found to be both
interesting and informative.
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