Blakes Property

BLAKES are members of and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as well as the Association of Residential Lettings Agents abiding by very strict codes of conduct and ensuring that the services we offer are professional and carried out to the highest possible standard. Whether you have a small studio flat, house or multi-unit property portfolios, the professional property managers at Blakes are well experienced to handle all of your requirements. Our management services are extended to both residential (flats, houses, blocks of flats) and commercial property (retail shops, offices and industrial). Our in house letting agency team are able to market and secure suitable tenants for your property carrying out comprehensive referencing checks (in respect of employment, previous landlords & credit status) to ensure that your property is occupied by trustworthy and credible tenants. We carry out full inventories and schedule of conditions prior to commencement of tenancies to minimise the risk of tenant disputes on check out and are able to handle these negotiations on your behalf, if required, in a fair and impartial manner. We only employ tradesman of the highest standard and ensure that they have the appropriate insurances and hold the relevant professional accreditations to carry out their trade safely and effectively. Our vetted contractors are on call to assist with all types of repair, routine maintenance and redecoration ensuring that your tenants are kept happy and never let down during a tenancy. Furthermore, we can also assist you in carrying out major improvements including refurbishment, extensions, loft conversions and change of use in collaboration with our in house chartered surveyors and external associates. We will ensure that your property is maintained to the highest standard and in accordance with current legislation. Regular visits are made by one of our team who will send you a condition report following each visit under our fully managed services. We use state of the art Property Management software to ensure your accounts are produced in a timely manner and will liaise with your appointed Accountant, if required, to ensure statutory accounts are produced as efficiently as possible. In addition we are able to give you impartial advice on how to make the best of your home or property investment and how to enhance its value where we see the opportunity to do so. Our property managers strive to ensure your home is well maintained and managed at all times, providing you with continuity of income and in doing so relieving you from the stresses and strains of being a private landlord. Blakes offer a comprehensive, tailored and well-rounded service to all Landlords that will satisfy all of your property management requirements.