South East
Property services in Earley, Reading.
Earley is a area about 4 km south-east of Reading city centre, in Berkshire. We take on property here as part of our Reading coverage.
What we do here
Our services in Earley
Serviced accommodation management
We run the property as a premium short let -- listing, pricing, guests, cleaning and reporting.
Guaranteed rent
A fixed monthly figure whether the property is occupied or not, with the void risk on us.
Sell a property that needs work
Tired, unmodernised or inherited property bought as it stands, with no agent fees.
Property investment and sourcing
Off-market stock that needs work, matched to budget, area and appetite for works.
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How the numbers are worked out
Rate-setting is a daily job. Lead time, competing supply, day of week and local demand all pull in different directions, and the gap between an averagely-priced calendar and a well-priced one is not small.
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The process, step by step
Maintenance is triaged rather than escalated. Most issues are small; the skill is knowing which ones are not and dealing with those before a guest is affected.
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Who this suits — and who it doesn't
First-time landlords are welcome, and they get told more than they ask for rather than less.
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Compliance, plainly
Compliance is not optional and it is not quick to retro-fit. Gas safety, electrical condition, fire equipment and the right insurance all need to be in place before anything goes live, and a missing certificate is the most common cause of a delayed start.
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The limits, stated up front
We do not use a landlord's property to test something we have not done before.
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Getting started
There is no obligation at any stage before signature, and that is said plainly rather than buried.
Nearby
Other Reading areas we cover
Your Questions
Straight answers for Earley owners.
Still not sure? Ask us about your property and we'll answer for your specific situation.
What is the first step for an Earley landlord?
A free appraisal. We look at the property, the location and the local demand picture, and give you a straight answer on whether short-let management or guaranteed rent makes sense — including when it does not.
Do you charge for the appraisal?
No. There is no fee and no obligation.
How is my income paid?
Monthly, with a statement showing what was earned and what was deducted.
What if my property needs work first?
We will say so. If the work is worth doing we can introduce you to the trades we use; if the property would be better sold as-is, we will say that too.