Orchard Group offers a range of services for landlords and investors. Whether you are a property owner thinking of letting your house for the first time, an experienced landlord looking for a tenant find, a full management service, or an investor needing advice or support, you will find our team of experts can do it all. We offer a wide range of services and our experienced team of property professionals we are here to help just give us a call.
Services available
Key holding services
Tenant find only
- Full Management service
- DHSS and L H A rental management
Tenant referencing
Free Landlord advice
Repairs and Maintenance
Landlords buildings/contents insurance
Rent guarantee
- Tenant tracing services
Tenant debt management
Written property valuations for Tax or insurance purposes
Free Property acquisition
Investment Services
Free Independent financial advice
Key holding services - If you live away from your property you may have a tenant in place, however you need an Agent to hold keys for your property, this basic service may be for you, it is also ideal for,
Key release for holiday
Release keys for professionals to carry out surveys
Provide access for workmen or contractors to carry out repairs
For details on monthly fees.contact us
Tenant find only - A one off service aimed at purely finding a tenant for your property and setting them up on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, please note that the landlord takes responsibility for the tenant there after, includes.
Agree rental and deposit required with landlord
Process applications and select the best candidate for the property
Draw up an assured Shorthold tenancy
Complete a detailed inventory and property report on your property
Collect first months rent and deposit from the tenant, release keys and a copy of the inventory to your new tenant.
Provide landlord with copies of the assured Shorthold tenancy and inventory
Release monies less arrangement fees to the landlord.
For information on fees please refer to our letting brochure Full Management Services - Orchard Group's full management service enables the landlord to sit back and relax and experience a service of excellence. - Agree rental and deposit required with the landlord
- Process applications and select the best candidate for the property
- Draw up an assured Shorthold tenancy
Complete a detailed inventory and property maintenance report on your property
Collect first months rent and deposit from the tenant,register the tenants deposit in the Tenant Deposit Scheme and retain rents in our protected client account
Release keys and a copy of the inventory to your new tenant
Provide landlord with copies of the assured Shorthold tenancy and inventory
Advise tenants on rent collection procedures
Handover tenants contact pack and give advice on property use, upkeep and Neighourhood
Collect monthly rent and send remittance statement to landlord
Release monthly monies to the landlords account
Take action on any arrears on rental accounts and advise landlord
Where required maintain regular contact with tenant throughout the tenancy
Carry out regular tenant visits to check the property condition and feedback any issues to landlord
Advise Landlord when tenancy is coming to an end
Re advertise the property before the property becomes vacant and secure viewings with the current tenant
Advise Landlord when property is re let.
Carry out annual rental review and discuss changes with the Landlord.
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Letting brochure 
Free Landlords Advice
Orchards founders are experienced landlords and can advise you on any matters regarding Investment in property,building your wealth by expanding your portfolio or simply assist you in letting your home.
If you are having issues managing in this down turn, or are seeking advice on any property matters we are here to help, simply
contact us or phone 01709 892359 and ask to speak to an Investment Consultant, we are at your service.
Repairs and Maintenance
Keeping your property in good condition is a key part of looking after your investment and keeping your tenants happy. We have a number of local contractors that carry out their repairs and maintenance, we can shop around and provide you with a quote for any works that need attending to. Orchard do not charge you a commission on these services you only pay what the contractor charges, Orchard are committed to getting you the best possible price for works carried out, and will provide you with a contractors receipt for tax purposes. Alternatively you can nominate a contractor of your choice and Orchard will disperse their invoice for you.
Property Renovations
Orchard Group is involved in new developments and property refurbishments.
We have strong links with a solid team of quality craftsmen, builders, surveyors and architects. Securing the very best possible prices as well as producing the ultimate in standards on all renovation and construction work.
All our contractors are qualified builders and offer a guarantee on all the work completed.
- Master Craftsmen
Years of Experience
- All work Guaranteed
- No job too small
- Quality and Value
Independent Financial Advice and Property Insurance
Orchard have a wide band of investors and home owners alike who require the best financial advice for either mortgages, re-mortgages, Insurance and other financial advice. We work very closely with a number of Mortgage Experts who all have access to the whole market and will not charge you any consultation or up front fees. They are happy to provide you with free quotes on any of the above and will do home appointments or you can simply pop in and see them at the office, for information simply
click here or contact us for an appointment.
Written valuations
Written rental valuations can be carried out for insurance, mortgage information, or tax statements, there is a small charge for this service, please refer to the for charges.Letting Pack
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