We pride ourselves on providing our clients with individual, high quality advice and service based on the wealth of experience of our local dedicated teams, so we’re honoured that you have chosen to work with us to let your property. We love what we do, and with over 400 combined years of experience, we know what’s needed to market your home.
Below, you will find a step-by-step guide to support you through the process of letting your home.
In today's market, having exceptional professional photographs is critical to the marketing of your home. When prospective renters are looking at properties online, or in estate agent’s particulars, they often decide if they are interested in viewing in a matter of moments.
Preparing your property for photos will help it to look the best it can, resulting in more interest in your advert. This could then lead to higher offers and a quicker let.
Click below to read the relatively easy steps you can take to prepare your home for professional photography and help make a fantastic first impression.
Before advertising, ensure your property meets all legal requirements. This includes a valid Gas Safety Certificate (where applicable), an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms where required, secure windows and doors with functioning locks and properly fitted handrails. Compliance protects you as a landlord and builds trust with tenants. Preparing a detailed inventory, particularly for furnished properties, is also recommended.
With compliance in place, standout marketing is key. Our team combines professional photography, floorplans and carefully crafted descriptions to highlight your property’s strongest features. Once approved, your listing is launched on our website and leading portals including Zoopla, Rightmove and OnTheMarket.
We tailor our approach to every client, using targeted social media, email campaigns, branch displays, print media, videography and drone footage where appropriate. For luxury homes, we also offer discreet, off-market promotion through our UK and international network, ensuring your property receives the positioning and care it deserves.
When it comes to renting a property, careful preparation can make a significant difference, not only in how quickly your home rents, but also in achieving the best possible price.
You’ve already prepared your home for the photography, so when it comes to viewings, follow the same steps seen in the previous ‘Preparing for Market’ section, whilst also considering this one final step:
Freshen up the air:
Smell is powerful and often overlooked. Open windows before viewings, avoid strong cooking smells, remove bins and pet odours and consider subtle, neutral scents (nothing overpowering).
A fresh, well-ventilated home feels clean and cared for, something every renter values.
Preparing thoroughly for viewings can significantly improve your chances of securing the offer you want. By creating a clean, bright and welcoming environment, you help potential renters picture themselves calling your house their home.
Receiving an offer on your property is an exciting milestone. As your letting agent, we will ensure that every application is carefully qualified, including affordability, references and right to rent checks, so you can feel confident that the prospective tenant has been fully assessed.
We will guide you through the response to the applicant, whether that’s accepting, declining, or negotiating the terms of the tenancy.
Our expertise in letting homes in your local area means we present each application to you in full, taking into account not just the proposed rent, but also the applicant’s position, move-in timescales, tenancy length and any specific conditions.
Once both landlord and tenant have agreed on the terms, the tenancy progression process begins, including referencing, contracts, deposit arrangements and compliance requirements, helping to move the let smoothly toward move-in.
At Durden & Hunt, our lettings and property management team handle everything from contracts, to rent collection and maintenance and will be in touch from time to time with any requests.
All your statements will automatically appear within our new state of the art app for safe-keeping, allowing you to quickly view your monthly income instead of scrolling through past emails.
We hope this guide has helped you feel more prepared for the process of renting your home. We’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful let.
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Worsley, M20 2EB
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Worsley, M20 2EB
500,000
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Worsley, M20 2EB
500,000
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