Kirkham has been an established independent estate agent since 1983, offering arguably the best service and staff in our local area.
Our extensive knowledge of the local market, combined with years of lettings experience and membership of the Association of Residential Letting Agents make us a safe bet when it comes to renting and managing.
Whether you are renting your own house out for the first time or have multiple investment properties in your portfolio, we can tailor make our lettings services to suit your needs.
Call us for a free, no obligation assessment of your property.
Lettings
Free Market Appraisals
Of course we offer free rent assessments – most agencies do – but the difference with Kirkham Property is that we will give you free expert advice, whether you are using us as your agent or not! We are always on hand to give landlords and tenants all of the information they need to make an informed decision on anything to do with the lettings process – the level of rent you can expect, how to attract a good tenant, marketing strategy and landlords’ responsibilities.
Advertising
As well as extensive and consistent marketing in the local press and our prominent high street offices, your property will be on numerous national property portals including OnTheMarket and Rightmove. Prospective tenants also receive regular email and SMS updates on new and upcoming properties. All of this ensures that your property receives the widest exposure.
Computerised Tenant Database
Kirkham Property has invested in one of the most up to date software packages available which enables us to send your property details to every one of the applicants registered on our mailing list, which across our four offices in Chadderton, Shaw, Uppermill, and Royton, is a lot of people!
All applicants on our mailing list have already been through a pre-application vetting process which enables us to quickly match the right person to your property.
Extended Viewing Hours
The majority of tenants are working during the daytime, so our flexible viewing times help maximise the interest in your property. We have viewing staff working evenings and weekends as well as during the day to ensure your property is available to view at times to suit all.
Tenants Referencing
Finding the right tenant for your property is key! Kirkham Property will interview prospective tenants, taking out credit checks and references via a referencing agency. It is essential to us to ensure you are happy with the tenant and we will keep you informed during each stage of the application process.
Property Management
We guarantee to take very good care of your property
Our dedicated team of office-based property managers have years of collective experience in the property industry and will handle your tenancy with care and commitment, keeping on top of your rent payments, compliance and safety checks, contractor vetting and updating of their credentials and insurances.
Excellent Customer Care
Great customer care is the key to successful property management, which is why our maintenance team are on emergency call-out 24 hours a day. This means we can answer calls from your tenants and ensures that you are not fielding calls over the weekend or late into the night, resulting in the resolution of any problems as quickly as possible.
We are members of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA)
ARLA agents agree to have their accounts audited annually, have client money protection (CMP), meet the highest standards in the industry and make a commitment to customer service. ARLA members are required to employ a minimum of at least one member of staff who holds an industry qualification recognised by the Association.
Rent Collection
The tenant’s rent is paid by standing order and then paid direct to your bank account by Bacs. You are provided with monthly statements of account via email and periodic statements to help with accounting/taxation are available.
Out of Hours Emergency Number for Tenants
Our offices are open 6 days a week and our maintenance staff work until 8pm so we are usually available to deal with any issues when they arise. For those emergencies that occur out of office hours, we have a 24 hour helpline to ensure that any problems are dealt with as quickly as possible, keeping your tenant happy and secure.
Tailor Made Property Management Services
Whether you are a first time landlord, or an investor with multiple properties, we have a property management service designed to suit your needs.
Rent Guarantee Protection
If your tenant suffers redundancy, divorce, separation or ill-health, it may no longer be possible for them to keep paying the rent each month. If the worst happens, it can take months to regain possession of your property.
Remove your risk with our Rental Guarantee and Legal Expenses cover:
- 6 or 12 month policies available
- All relevant notices served
- Legal costs covered – no need to instruct your own legal advisor
- Cover is taken out by Kirkham Property on our landlords’ behalf so you won’t have to get involved
