For Landlords

Tailored Service with that personal touch

Giving landlords flexibility

At Aspire To Move we pride ourselves on being a local independent agent, engaged within the local community in Bath and Bristol.

We take great pride in ensuring all our team are fully qualified and up to date with the latest legislation, so they are able to offer clients the best advice.

 As our service is tailored to suit your needs, if you need to communicate with us via WhatsApp, Skype or other means we are able to work with you to make all your property transactions as smooth as possible. We believe that the solution to stress free property transactions is good communication. Aspire To Move are able to offer clients flexibility away from the standard 9-5, Monday to Friday week. We feel strongly that a successful business is having staff that care and have great pleasure introducing you to the team.

Watch here to find out why you should be an Aspire To Move landlord…

Why be an Aspire Landlord

Personal

With your own personal property consultant, we take our time to get to know you and how you like to work.

Bespoke

We tailor our service to suit you.

Honest

We pride ourselves on being honest and will regularly keep in touch throughout the process with updates, feedback and legislation changes.

My Account

You will be able to access your statements, viewings, feedback and offers digitally via your dedicated portal, without having to pick up the phone.

Buy to let advice

We understand at Aspire how important it is when selecting a rental property for your portfolio to ensure you not only get a great return but the property will attract the right tenant. We offer a free buy to let service and can offer our opinion and rental valuations on all potential purchases. We can also assist with empty care and full property renovations to maximise return on your investment. Give us a call we love to talk everything property.

Wondering how much you could make from your rental property? Calculate the gross and net yields on a rented property with our rental yield calculator.

How do I calculate rental yield?

To calculate rental yield, use our rental calculator above and:

  1. Input your property purchase price.
  2. Input the monthly rent you charge.
  3. Input the annual running costs of the property.
  4. Press ‘calculate’.

What is rental yield?

Rental yield is the amount of returns you can expect to receive annually for a property you let. It’s shown as a percentage figure and gives you an indication of whether or not a property you want to purchase would be a good investment. Rental yield can also help when it comes to reviewing the rent you charge for a property you own.

What is the difference between gross and net rental yield?

Gross rental yield is the rental income you receive before expenses are considered, whereas net rental yield is the percentage of everything after expenses are included.

What is a good rental yield figure?

The average rental yield in the UK is between 5% and 8%, but anything around 5-6% is considered a ‘good’ rental yield. It’s worth noting that you may get a lower yield in areas where property prices are high, such as London or the South East.

How do I maximise my rental yield?

Start off by researching and thinking carefully about where you want to invest. Look at local rental markets, employment rates and infrastructure. Once you’ve decided on a property, make simple renovations and ensure the property is well-furnished and well-designed – this will help attract and retain long-term tenants. Ensuring you maintain an honest and friendly relationship with tenants will help reduce your turnover rate, ultimately maximising your rental yield.

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Landlord FAQs

You want to become an Aspire landlord - what’s next? Here are some of the most common questions landlords ask when getting started. We hope these answers provide the clarity you need, but please don’t hesitate to reach out if you require any further details or landlord advice.

Yes, your mortgage lender must give you permission before you can let your property. If you are purchasing a property with the intention of letting it out, you could consider a buy-to-let mortgage.

This will depend on how much support and landlord help you need. At Aspire to Move, we offer three main landlord services: let only, rent collection, and full management. Each of these services involves a different degree of support and involvement from us and the fees we charge reflect this.

Your tenant’s deposit will be held in accordance with the regulations of the three government-approved deposit schemes – DPS (Deposit Protection Service), My Deposits or the TDS (The Tenancy Deposit Scheme). If Aspire To Move are managing your property,the deposit will be held as stakeholder with the DPS Custodial Scheme. At the end of the tenancy, the deposit can be released as soon as agreement is reached, in line with government regulations.

For more information, please refer to your Tenancy Agreement or go to https://www.depositprotection.com/agents-landlords/repayments/the-repayment-process

An inventory is a list of all the contents in your property and the condition of the property before a tenant moves in. It’s important to have proof of these things in case there is a dispute over damage at the end of the tenancy.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will take all meter readings at the start and end of the tenancy on your behalf. However, as the landlord and account holder, it remains your responsibility to notify the relevant Utility providers and the Council Tax office of any change in occupier. Unless otherwise specified in the Tenancy Agreement, the tenant will be responsible for paying these accounts. You must also ensure that arrangements for telephone and television services are made separately by the tenant, if applicable.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a report which details the energy efficiency of a property. It gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient), to G (least efficient). An EPC is valid for 10 years.

All landlords in England are required to purchase an EPC for their property before letting it out.

Right to Rent is a scheme which helps to make sure that people renting a property in the UK have a legal right to be in the UK. Letting agents will include this as part of their referencing process, but if a landlord carries out their own checks, they will need to get an acceptable proof of residency from potential tenants or they may risk a fine.

At Aspire to Move, we handle this as part of our services. Get in contact with us for our expert advice for landlords to find out more.

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