Sales agents that have diversified into lettings might be feeling the pinch about now - with lettings staff working extra hard trying to win new business to satisfying growing tenant demand, and an 'all hands on deck' situation in sales as buying/selling picks up pace. ARLA has confirmed the situation by revealing that the number of 'reluctant landlords', who'd turned to 'rent-to-buy', had dropped over the last three months.
Rather than reach breaking point, let your standards slip, or even think about throwing in the towel, agents should consider outsourcing as a solution. Here at Everything Lettings we help all types of agents - from start-up companies who want to make a big impact, to multi-branch agents whose workload may have spiralled out of control.
Everything Lettings takes on one of the biggest aspects of lettings - property maintenance. We offer a number of services designed to absolve you of the most time-consuming tasks, leaving you free to canvass for new business or even help out in sales.
Our services include:
- Planned property maintenance
- Emergency maintenance cover, up to £500 per claim
- Tenants' Home Emergency Helpline, which can be branded with your company name
- CP12 Gas Safety Inspections and boiler servicing
- EPCs and PAT testing
Roy Fuller, Sales Director at Everything Lettings, explains that staff can get side-tracked with property maintenance issues when they should be concentrating on new business: "The number of properties from 'reluctant landlords' has decreased from 26% to 21%, and this blow to stock is putting lettings staff under increased pressure. Rather than ringing round for a plumber or booking in a boiler service, emphasis needs to be on new business and canvassing. Outsourcing to Everything Lettings frees up staff time and allows you to continue a successful lettings division while developing relationships with new landlords."
If you would like to know more about outsourcing to Everything Lettings, contact us today for a without obligation consultation.
Tel: 0844 272 2442 mobile: 07970840561 or email tellmemore@everything-lettings.co.uk
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