We had not used Redwell Estate Agents previously, but having been on the market for over six months without any success, we asked if they could take on the sale of our property and they found us a buyer at the full asking price within a week, which was truly amazing. Throughout the selling process, Redwell have assisted us by liaising with all agents and solicitors involved in both the sale and purchase, resulting in a very smooth and rapid transaction. I would very much recommend their services.
A very happy seller. As I was based 150 miles away the agent acted far and above what I anticipated which removed a number of logistical obstacles and continually kept me informed. Excellent in chasing up all relevant parties in the chain. Fees exactly as quoted with an added bonus as they included in a special bungalow promotion with a discount on the fees. Would definitely use again
Both you and your team could not have done any more for Jean’s sale/move. Redwell Estates as a whole were totally professional from start to finish and had it not been for the building site next door, we all know the sale would have been quicker and easier! I believe you and your team went over and beyond what was required of you to which we as a family being so far from Jean at the time was most appreciated.
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Our tenant introduction service covers the marketing of your property in the way described in the passage above. We charge three weeks rent plus VAT @ 20%. Once we have found a tenant and the tenancy begins, we then hand the tenant over to you for onward management. However we are always available to help you with advice if required. Fees are taken from the first month’s rent. The tenants deposit is then transferred to the Deposit Protection Service for bonding and safe keeping. If the landlord has their own deposit account then they will need to have the deposit bonded within 30 days.
Our rent collection service is an Introduction styled service where the landlord manages the property but Redwell Estates has the responsibility to collect the rent. For this we charge three weeks rent plus vat @ 20% and then make a monthly charge of 5% plus vat @ 20% for collecting the rent from the tenant.
This is where Redwell Estates stands out from the crowd. We manage a large amount of properties in East Sussex for our valued landlords. You will have your own designated Property Manager to help you though the process. By taking charge of the property on your behalf and nurturing the relationship between you and your tenant she will help provide the security you need when renting out your property. We have many many tenants who have been Redwell tenants for several years and everyone has this support on hand daily . Tenants contact us to report any problems and we report to you so that you are fully advised on matters regarding your property. We have several competent tradesmen with the correct certification on hand to make any repairs required. We act quickly and are renowned for this. We pay rents as soon as we get them by internet banking transfers, so you get your rent quickly. The tenants deposit is sent off in full under the custodial scheme which is bonded with the Deposit Protection Service (no deposits are held by Redwell Estates).
For electrical safety, Redwell Estates recommends that you have an electrical installation test on your rental properties. The landlord must make sure that the electrical system is safe e.g. sockets, light fittings and that all appliances they supply are safe e.g. cookers, kettles, washing machines, fridges, freezers and dishwashers. A part of the Building Regulations, Part P Electrical Safety came into force on 1st January 2005, which requires electrical works to be carried out by a qualified / competent electrician. Implementation of the Housing Act 2004 has taken Part P Electrical Safety of the Building Regulations a stage further and Counsel’s Opinion confirms that to avoid prosecution should a tenant sustain injury. All properties let require a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) for each appliance left and a Fixed Wiring Test (FWT). On appliances supplied, failure to make sure that electrical equipment and appliances are safe is a criminal offence. The 1994 regulations require that the electrical equipment itself, the packaging, the printed instructions or the guarantee must be marked with the letters CE to show they comply with requirements. Where three or more sharers occupy a property, the Housing Act 2006 classifies it as a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) which makes it mandatory for an electrical safety test to be carried out and a certificate obtained. Redwell Estates reserves the right to obtain both PAT and FWT for any property prior to the commencement of a tenancy, or on renewal, at the landlord’s expense, where these are not supplied by the landlord in time.
The Smoke Detectors Act 1991 requires the mandatory fittings of mains powered alarms to all new buildings. However, the absence of any form of smoke alarm in a tenanted property could be constructed as a breach of a landlord’s duty of care. Redwell Estates strongly recommend that all rented properties are fitted with a minimum of at least one battery operated smoke alarm to comply with BS 5446 Part 1 and a carbon monoxide detector as a minimum. Battery operated smoke alarms should not be used as a permanent solution.
Thank you for expressing an interest in renting a property through Redwell Estates Limited. This application is designed to extract all the pertinent information so that we are able to complete the referencing period quickly and satisfactorily. Please ensure all parts of the form are completed comprehensively.
This removes the property from the market for 4 (four) weeks whilst due diligence is completed and is subject to the landlords instructions. The deposit (£200) is part of the first month’s rent. Any application will only proceed once Redwell Estates hold a Holding deposit plus Administration Fees.
