Our Very Short Survey

Hunters operate to professional standards, hold Client Money Protection and we campaign for better regulation to eradicate rogue landlords in this growing and increasingly important sector of the property market. By using a Hunters agent, you as a landlord have the peace of mind that you are protected, and your money is safe.  At Hunters we have tested a Safety Certified Property initiative which pulls together all the property requirements in one certificate that we could then market to prospective tenants. This would demonstrate responsible landlords offering good quality homes thus attracting good quality tenants. We would therefore be grateful if you could complete this short questionnaire.

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* 1. Which length of tenancy term would you prefer to sign with your tenants?

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* 2. The government have proposed that open ended tenancies would also contain a built in agreement on rent increases per annum. This would be agreed between the landlord and the tenant at the start of the tenancy. Do you think this is a good idea.

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* 3. Would you consider your rental property to be in "good repair"?

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* 4. Would you see a benefit in “knowing” your property is safe by way of a “Safety Certified Property” certificate/check before we advertise it for Let?

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* 5. Would you be willing to pay for required Safety Certificates eg Fixed Wiring Report; Legionella Risk assessment to ensure that your property would pass?

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* 6. What was your priority when choosing your Buy to Let property?

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* 7. What is/was the most important to you when choosing your Letting Agent? (select in order of importance 1 being the most important and 7 the least important)

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* 8. An alternative to a traditional Tenancy Deposit is being offered known as a Deposit Replacement product. The Tenant pays for a “warranty” which covers a similar amount of liability. The cost is less than a traditional deposit with the aim to make moving into a rental property more affordable for all. Would you consider taking a Deposit Replacement product for any of your future rentals?

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* 9. The Government have proposed the abolition of section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, meaning landlords may not be able to regain possession of their property through the “no fault” route. Some landlords have complained about this proposal so should this bill pass into law what course of action would you take with your property/investment?

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* 10. Finally there are a myriad of legislative changes taking place within the rental sector. How would you like to be kept informed of this?

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