Welcome to Richard Kendall Estate Agent

At Richard Kendall Estate Agent we are proud to be the area’s largest and most successful independent letting agent. We are well established in renting property in Wakefield, Pontefract and the surrounding area for over thirty years. With a portfolio of over 900 managed properties we are the leading specialists in the market place for rental properties.

In addition to this, as a Company we also deal with the letting of over 500 properties a year and strive to guarantee the best personal service you will find in the local area. We have a strong presence in the local market place and Richard Kendall has personally been dealing with property for nearly 60 years. This expertise, together with having over 50% of the staff in the rental department being qualified members of The Association of Residential Letting Agents gives Landlord the assurance that their property is in good hands. Here at Richard Kendall we are ‘proud to be independent’ offering a quality and professional service. If you are looking for peace of mind that your property is in safe hands and being professionally managed then look no further than Richard Kendall Estate Agent Lettings Department.

Valuation

When you book a market appraisal for your rental property with Richard Kendall, one of our experienced and qualified members of staff will initially visit the property and provide our opinion in respect of the presentation of the property, together with a view of the monthly rent that you could expect to achieve if Let in today’s market.

At the time of our valuation we will also discuss with you the various options you have in renting out your home through Richard Kendall Estate Agent.

Our Managed Service

All our properties for rent are marketed from all our local branches and we can arrange viewings for interested parties within each of these offices, over the telephone or via email. It would be our pleasure to accompany all viewings if you or the present occupant are unable to facilitate them. We have 3 dedicated accompanied viewers who are available 7 days a week.

Once a tenant is interested in renting your property a full application is completed, which is then put forward to you for your consideration. If you are satisfied with the applicant we then move forward to fully credit search and reference the tenants. These references are carried out by Goodlord Referencing. Once satisfactory references are obtained, we then arrange a tenancy commencement date, liaising with you and your prospective tenant.

Tenancies are all now Assured Periodic Tenancies, a tenant has a 12-month protected period from the start date of the tenancy. A full Inventory is carried out prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

We will require the Tenant to pay a Tenancy Deposit in advance, with payment requested through Goodlord. The Tenant will also be provided with a copy of the Tenancy Agreement for their review and signature.

Once the Tenancy Agreement has been signed by the Tenant and ourselves, acting as Agent on behalf of the Landlord, and formally executed at least 48 hours prior to the tenancy commencement date, we will request payment of the first month's rent from the Tenant.

Where we are instructed to manage the property on behalf of the Landlord, the Tenancy Deposit will be protected under the custodial scheme operated by The Dispute Service Ltd (TDS).

Fees & Charges to Landlords on a Fully Managed Service

• Set Up & Marketing Fee (Non-refundable) – £420 including VAT
• Management commission (of gross monthly rental) – 14.4% including VAT
• Re-marketing fee – £420 including VAT
• Withdrawal fee – One and a half months rent plus VAT
• Renewal of Tenancy charge – £120 including VAT

Inspections

Once the tenancy has commenced periodic inspections are carried out throughout the tenancy and reported to you, giving you peace of mind that your property is being looked after at all times.

Inventory

These are carried out on all our managed properties. We provide a schedule of condition of the property both internally and externally, together with photographic evidence to ensure that once a tenant has vacated the property we know exactly what condition the property should be left in.

Find a Tenant Service Only

Properties are advertised and viewings arranged, once a tenant is found the process of full credit search and referencing is carried out by Rightmove Referencing. Once satisfactory references are obtained we then prepare the Tenancy Agreement which is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

The first month’s rent and bond or deposit is collected on commencement of the tenancy and then paid over to the Landlord. The Landlord is responsible for placing the bond/deposit in an approved Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme – a Custodial Scheme where a third party administrator holds the deposit or one of two insurance backed schemes.

Fees & Charges to Landlords on a Find a Tenant-Only Service

• Set up & Marketing Fee (Non-refundable) – £180 including VAT
• Letting fee upon commencement of tenancy agreement – 90% including VAT of the first months rent
• Withdrawal fee – £200 including VAT
• Renewal of Tenancy charge – £120 including VAT

Other Charges

• Energy Performance Certificate £120 including VAT
• One Off Inventory (Furnished) £210 including VAT
• One Off Inventory (Unfurnished) £180 including VAT
• Gas Certificate – Contractors charge – £90 including VAT, Arrangement fee £40 including VAT
• Electrical Installation Condition Report – Contractors charge – £150 including VAT, Arrangement fee £40 including VAT

FAQS

What do I do now if I want to rent my property through Richard Kendall?

Make contact with our rental department on 01924 260022 or 01977 798844 for Pontefract where one of our representatives would be happy to talk through any further questions you may have and arrange a free market appraisal on your property at your own convenience.

What happens if the tenant fails to pay the rent?

We strongly advise that you take out a rent guarantee, this will pay any unpaid rent by the tenant up until vacant possession is obtained on the property for a maximum period of 12 months.