Don't lose your rental profits !

At The Accommodation Shop we regularly get phone calls from Landlords who have suffered an incident at their property.  Simple things like water or weather damage to property could easily wipe out your rental profits and worse leave you financially out of pocket.  This may not only affect your property but surrounding properties as well.

It’s a sobering thought but all landlords can protect themselves from such claims with public liability insurance which can also provide a valuable safety net against costs caused by an incident involving one of your tenants.

Many landlords don’t have this protection in place or even realise that it exists. Some think it is going to be expensive when in fact using the right company or broker the cost in respect of damage to your property is insignificant.

Whether you have one property or a portfolio you need Public Liability insurance to cover all eventualities. We can provide you with cover up to £1 million.

As a landlord you will also need specialist Buildings cover or Contents only insurance, perhaps even both in some cases. Landlord insurance aimed at the buy-to-let market must protect you against a range of costly scenarios such as accidental damage to a building, its contents, including underground drains, pipes and cables. It will also cover the costs of temporary accommodation should the property be left uninhabitable.

Accidental damage to a rental property makes up the second highest number of claims on landlords’ insurance. Simple things like stains to carpets, chipped worktops and damage to hobs/ovens may all be covered.

Landlords can help themselves to reduce the claim level on their polices by using laminate or vinyl flooring, buying sturdy furniture and providing the bare essentials to reduce risk.

Using a good agent like The Accommodation Shop to vet all potential tenants through an independent referencing company can also help in reducing the risk of damage to your property. Letting an agent manage a property on your behalf can save you time and money looking for a qualified tradesperson when things do go wrong.

Accidents can happen to anyone no matter how careful they are so it’s best to have insurance just in case. Why run the risk of losing your rental profits to costly repairs that you could have insured yourself against! 

Remember even if you are letting out your own home then a normal home insurance product will not cover you – get specialist landlords insurance or seek advice.

The Accommodation Shop can provide you with specialist insurance products to cover your property/investments. Whether that is simple contents insurance or a more comprehensive range of products we can cater for both residential and commercial property.

Our years of experience have enabled us to negotiate some great rates from some of the leading insurance companies – letting us pass these savings onto you. We are FSA Regulated for your peace of mind.

Want to know more?

Call Steve on 01304 226666 for a no obligation quote on Property Owners Insurance – Public Liability, Building and Content cover, Rent Protection and Legal Expenses insurance or more specialised products. Visit our website at www.accommshop.co.uk  for more details.

Energy performance certificates

Due to changes in the current Lettings Market, if you are marketing a property to let, by law you are required to have an energy performance certificate (EPC) in place within 7 days of marketing it.

Also, the full report must also be provided to prospective tenants rather than just the graph showing energy efficiency, as at present.

At The Accommodation Shop we can provide you access to one of our highly qualified assessors to evaluate your residential or commercial property.

Our prices are very competitive and we have a fast turnaround time, so get in touch now to book one of our assessors.

The Accommodation Shop manages over 700 properties throughoutKentandEast Sussex. You can benefit from our years of service and knowledge in the sector.

Property Management

In today’s competitive lettings market, properties that are professionally managed are increasingly in demand.

Letting your property with The Accommodation Shop allows us to take care of the potential hassle that comes with being a landlord, giving you the peace of mind that both your property and your tenants are well looked after during the tenancy. With our 20 years’ experience and knowledge of the very latest rules and regulations, we’ll also make sure that all legislation and safety regulations are adhered to, so you can rest easy knowing that your property is in safe hands.

Tenants often have high expectations of the management service when they rent a property, so having a designated professional Estates Manager on hand to take care of the (sometimes lengthy and frequent) phone calls, requests and resulting work can save you valuable time and a lot of hassle!

Our Estates Manager has access to a host of reliable, well-priced and fully-insured contractors, suppliers and tradesmen who are usually available at short notice, ensuring your property is not put at risk by unscrupulous or unreliable workmen.

All our contractors are regularly vetted to ensure we are providing the very best quality of workmanship and competitive prices. We also have a 24 hour emergency helpline should disaster strike out of hours. Perhaps preferable to you being called by your tenant in the middle of the night or whilst you are on holiday!

We currently manage in excess of 700 properties through The Accommodation Shop and offer a wide range of services.

Why not give us a try and put your property in safe hands!

Rental Property Wanted

Are you a Landlord? Are you considering renting out your property?

The Accommodation Shop is currently in need of property throughoutKent.

The rental market is currently so buoyant that demand is outstripping supply and at The Accommodation Shop we are letting properties in record time to qualified tenants. If you have a property to let and want the help of a local expert with years of experience and success, then look no further than The Accommodation Shop.

We are 100% dedicated to lettings and property management! Our professional staff are on hand to help you make the most of your investment.

Call us today !

East Kent 01304 226666

Medway Towns – 01634 851617

Energy performance certificates

From 6 April 2012, landlords and letting agents will have just seven days to produce an EPC after they’ve started marketing the property for new tenants, rather than the previous 28 day period.

Also, the full report must also be provided to prospective tenants rather than just the graph showing energy efficiency, as at present.

‘EPCs give tenants vital information about the energy efficiency of their property and also contain an estimate of their utility bills,’ said David Salusbury, chairman of the National Landlords Association.

 ‘They also help landlords make informed decisions about how to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties by recommending improvements.’

The Accommodation Shop can provide advice and help you gain an EPC for your rental property with the minimum of fuss and expenditure.

Call us today for more details.

Rental Property Wanted!

The Accommodation Shop

Your one-stop solution to all Your property needs in Kent and East Sussex

Lettings – Management – Refurbishment – Maintenance – Insurance

The Accommodation Shop caters for the whole of the property sector from Landlords, Tenants, Property Investors, Commercial & Residential, Freeholders, Leaseholders and more..

Serving the South East for over twenty years with a team of knowledgeable and time served industry professionals what better place to call than The Accommodation Shop!

Our Dover Office 01304 226666

Our Chatham Office 01634 851617

Our Bexhill/Hastings Office 01424 819255

Over 20 Years in business and with a knowledge bank of over 100 years – where better to place your property!

Just see how big we are – this Google Map shows all the property we currently have under management !

Property Under management

Find us on the web at www.accommshop.co.uk

Your one-stop solution to all Your property needs in Kent and East Sussex

Lettings – Management – Refurbishment – Maintenance – Insurance

The Accommodation Shop caters for the whole of the property sector from Landlords, Tenants, Property Investors, Commercial & Residential, Freeholders, Leaseholders and more..

Serving the South East for over twenty years with a team of knowledgeable and time served industry professionals what better place to call than The Accommodation Shop!

Our Dover Office 01304 226666

Our Chatham Office 01634 851617

Our Bexhill/Hastings Office 01424 819255

Over 20 Years in business and with a knowledge bank of over 100 years – where better to place your property!

Rental Property Wanted

Could the South East be a good time to invest in?

Dover maybe the gateway to England but with its recent High Speed Train connection to London Saint Pancras – now could be the time to invest in a “buy to let” property in the area.

Lower house prices, rising rents and improving mortgage deals are tempting investors once more and with places like Dover and Deal now connected to the High Speed Train link commuters can be in London within an hour.

The lack of mortgage finance available to first time buyers means that there is less competition for one or two bedroom properties. It also means there is high rental demand for the property once it is put on the rental market.

Lenders are becoming keener to lend to investors for buy-to-let due to high tenant demand and low property prices.

With good 1-2 bed flats starting at £55k and looking at a rental return of £400-500 per month then certain parts of the South East could make a wise investment. Recently a landlord purchased a 2 bed flat in Dover for £55k; with a monthly rental of £425 this would give a rental yield of just over 9%

At The Accommodation Shop we are seeing more and more people looking to rent out good quality accommodation over a longer term period whilst they save for a deposit for their own house.

Therefore Landlords or Property Investors looking for Buy to Let property should contact us to discuss the current lettings market in Kent and help put you on the right track to a successful investment in the area.

The Accommodation Shop

The Accommodation Shop

Your one-stop solution to all Your property needs in Kent and East Sussex

Lettings – Management – Refurbishment – Maintenance – Insurance

The Accommodation Shop caters for the whole of the property sector from Landlords, Tenants, Property Investors, Commercial & Residential, Freeholders, Leaseholders and more..

Serving the South East for over twenty years with a team of knowledgeable and time served industry professionals what better place to call than The Accommodation Shop!

Our Dover Office 01304 226666

Our Chatham Office 01634 851617

Our Bexhill/Hastings Office 01424 819255

Over 20 Years in business and with a knowledge bank of over 100 years – where better to place your property!

Just see how big we are – this Google Map shows all the property we currently have under management !

Rental Property Wanted

The Accommodation Shop is currently in need of rental property (both residential and commercial) throughout Kent and Sussex.

The rental market is currently so buoyant that demand is outstripping supply and at The Accommodation Shop we are letting properties in record time to qualified tenants. If you have a property to let and want the help of a local expert with years of experience and success, then look no further than The Accommodation Shop.

We are 100% dedicated to lettings and property management! Our professional staff are on hand to help you make the most of your investment.

We offer a FREE market appraisal of your property and our staff are on hand to answer any questions that you may have.

For more details call or email and we’ll be happy to help YOU!