Letting Agent Cardiff | Renting My Property, Cardiff
What sets Boulton & Griffiths apart from other agents in Cardiff?
B&G is an independent, family owned & run Letting Agent & Property Management Agent based in Cardiff specialising in renting properties in Cardiff & the surrounding areas. As a family business, we have a consistent team that have a real passion for property and provide an exceptional unique service, which is both personal yet professional. We treat your property as if it was our own!
We GUARANTEE we will Let your property
We have over 35 years experience in the industry and we are confident in the service we provide.
With our vast knowledge and skill we are confident that we will Let your property, which is why we offer a No Let, No Fee service. This is complimentary for both Management & Tenant Find Only Services
About our Agency
Licensing, Schemes & Client Protection
We are a fully accredited and recognised property agency, committed to providing professional services and protecting our clients’ interests.
- Rent Smart Wales – Licensed Agent
- SafeAgent – Client Money Protection - Your money is protected through our client money protection membership.
- Government-Approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme - We are members of an approved tenancy deposit protection scheme.
- The Property Ombudsman (TPO) - We are registered with The Property Ombudsman, providing clients with access to an independent redress service.
Detailed information about each scheme can be found at the bottom of this page.
We are Qualified
- We are fully updated on current legislation associated with Lettings & Management of properties
- We are qualified in Residential Letting & Management
We have consistent staff
- We embrace developing long-term relationships with each of our clients & pride ourselves on excellent customer service
We offer a No Let, No Fee service
- Free valuations
- Free client viewings
- Free advertising on the UK's largest property portals
- Free photography shoot of the property, copyright of B&G
- Free advice on how to make your property attractive for the rental market based on our experience
We have a range of tailored services to take the strain away from our clients
- Comprehensive Management Service
- Tenant Find Only Service
- Additional Services Available
- Arrangement of EPC's, Gas Safety Certificates, Periodic Electrical Inspection & More
The Lettings Process
What we do for you
Valuations
B&G provide free valuations of your property. We take the time to meet with you at the property and provide a valuation on inspection, based on an appraisal of your property & up-to-date comparable's. The comparable's are based on recent lets in the area and ensure an accurate valuation at the time you wish to market your property. Accurate valuations attract more interest and results in a speedy let.
We also offer an instant letting valuation
Advice on how to make your property attractive for the rental market
Although properties vary considerably, tenants requirements are unanimous. We can advise on how to present your property ready for the rental market, to ensure a swift let.
Choosing the right service for you
Through our years of experience, we truly understand the full particulars required to Let & Manage rental properties. Our in depth knowledge has allowed us to tailor services to suit our landlord's requirements.
Our services include:
- Comprehensive Management Service
- Tenant Find & Rent Collection Service
- Tenant Find Only Service
- Tenant Find Only Service with add-ons
Marketing your property
On your instruction, we will begin to market your property without charge. We take photographs of your property using a quality camera to . The photography shoot is free of charge and the photographs will be exclusively utilised by Professionals Relocating for marketing purposes.
We advertise properties on the UK's largest property portals such as Zoopla, as well as on numerous other sites including our own official website.
Social media is an additional source we use to elevate the audience for your property. Our digital storefront also extends to social media marketing sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Although property searches online has become increasingly popular, we still appreciate the importance of traditional agency advertising & will erect eye catching Letting boards outside of the property to attract further interest.
By law, you will be required to provide a copy of your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the rental property to begin the marketing of the property. If you are unsure of what an EPC entails, full information can be found further down on this page.
If you do not have an EPC, we are happy to arrange for an EPC to be completed on your behalf. For more information please Contact us
If you are unsure if you have an EPC for the property, you are able to check the online register. EPC Register
Renting my property, Cardiff
Letting out property is never easy, especially if you’re a relative newcomer to the lettings market. As a landlord it can be difficult to balance the listing of your property, dealing with enquiries & viewings, choosing & referencing tenants, property management, rent collection, and much more besides. These elements are an essential part of a rental, especially if it is to provide you with a steady source of income.
If you’re unfamiliar with the lettings market or find it difficult to find the time to Let and/or manage a rental, but have property to rent in Cardiff, then why not look to Boulton & Griffiths for all the lettings support you need?
For a Free instant online rental valuation of your property, click the valuation button. It takes less than 60 seconds!
Listing my property, Cardiff
At B&G we pride ourselves on the way in which we present properties for rent. We have received fantastic feedback from clients who are looking for rented accommodation, as well as our landlords. We offer complimentary valuations, photography shoot of your property and will also give you advice on how to make your property attractive for the rental market.
About our Agency
Licensing, Schemes & Client Protection
We are a fully accredited and recognised property agency, committed to providing professional services and protecting our clients’ interests.
Rent Smart Wales – Licensed Agent
SafeAgent – Client Money Protection
Your money is protected through our client money protection membership.
Government-Approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme
We are members of an approved tenancy deposit protection scheme.
The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
We are registered with The Property Ombudsman, providing clients with access to an independent redress service.
Detailed information about each scheme can be found at the bottom of this page.
We are Qualified
- We are fully updated on current legislation associated with Lettings & Management of properties
- We are qualified in Residential Letting & Management
We have consistent staff
- We embrace developing long-term relationships with each of our clients & pride ourselves on excellent customer service
We offer a No Let, No Fee service
- Free valuations
- Free client viewings
- Free advertising on the UK's largest property portals
- Free photography shoot of the property, copyright of B&G
- Free advice on how to make your property attractive for the rental market based on our experience
We have a range of tailored services to take the strain away from our clients
- Comprehensive Management Service
- Tenant Find Only Service
- Additional Services Available
- Arrangement of EPC's, Gas Safety Certificates, Periodic Electrical Inspection & More
The Lettings Process
What we do for you
Valuations
B&G provide free valuations of your property. We take the time to meet with you at the property and provide a valuation on inspection, based on an appraisal of your property & up-to-date comparable's. The comparable's are based on recent lets in the area and ensure an accurate valuation at the time you wish to market your property. Accurate valuations attract more interest and results in a speedy let.
We also offer an instant letting valuation
Advice on how to make your property attractive for the rental market
Although properties vary considerably, tenants requirements are unanimous. We can advise on how to present your property ready for the rental market, to ensure a swift let.
Choosing the right service for you
Through our years of experience, we truly understand the full particulars required to Let & Manage rental properties. Our in depth knowledge has allowed us to tailor services to suit our landlord's requirements.
Our services include:
- Comprehensive Management Service
- Tenant Find & Rent Collection Service
- Tenant Find Only Service
- Tenant Find Only Service with add-ons
Marketing your property
On your instruction, we will begin to market your property without charge. We take photographs of your property using a quality camera to . The photography shoot is free of charge and the photographs will be exclusively utilised by Professionals Relocating for marketing purposes.
We advertise properties on the UK's largest property portals such as Zoopla, as well as on numerous other sites including our own official website.
Social media is an additional source we use to elevate the audience for your property. Our digital storefront also extends to social media marketing sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Although property searches online has become increasingly popular, we still appreciate the importance of traditional agency advertising & will erect eye catching Letting boards outside of the property to attract further interest.
By law, you will be required to provide a copy of your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the rental property to begin the marketing of the property. If you are unsure of what an EPC entails, full information can be found further down on this page.
If you do not have an EPC, we are happy to arrange for an EPC to be completed on your behalf. For more information please Contact us
If you are unsure if you have an EPC for the property, you are able to check the online register. EPC Register
Enquiries & Viewings
On enquiry of your property, our team are specialised in the process and respond promptly to answer queries & arrange property viewings.
Viewings will be conducted with clients at the property and will be accompanied by a member of our team.
On occasion, clients are relocated to Cardiff through employment and are unable to visit prior to their move. We are also experienced in handling such situations and we are able to relocate clients with ease. This maximises the potential of the letting market. We take every opportunity to let your property successfully.
Handling of offers
After a successful viewing, an offer will be made by the client, who then becomes a potential tenant. The offer will be presented to you by our agency for you to consider.
We liaise on behalf of both parties and will negotiate & manage the transaction. Once an offer has been accepted, the property will be taken off the market and referencing begins.
Qualifying a potential tenant
Once an offer has been accepted, full referencing is undertaken of each potential tenant that wishes to occupy your property.
This includes:
- Credit checks
- Landlord references
- Employer references
- Affordability checks
- Photographic ID
Where potential tenant’s circumstances may vary, such as being self-employed, alternative referencing is undertaken where required.
Once a potential tenant has passed the referencing process, we are able to arrange the final steps of the letting process.
The Final Steps
We will arrange an appointment for the tenants to sign the legal documents, make a payment for the first month's rent & security bond and complete the transaction by supplying the keys to the property.
Depending on the service you have selected we will provide:
- An Occupation Contract
- A comprehensive Inventory
- Prescribed Information in relation to the Deposit submission
- Payment details for tenants to make monthly rental payments
- An electronic payment directly into your bank
- An electronic statement
Insurance
It is essential that you insure your Premises and the Fixtures and Fittings to their full value. You might not think you've got much to lose, but you'd be surprised how fast it adds up. Without insuring your property, in an unfortunate event, the property could become inhabitable, which can lead to the property being left unoccupied resulting in a loss of rent/income, whilst bills for repairs start to stack up.
Click below for a 'No Obligation' quote for 'Landlord Insurance' cover
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
By law, you will be required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the rental property to begin the marketing of the property.
An EPC is a report that rates a building's performance in terms of:
- Energy use per square metre of floor area,
- Energy efficiency based on fuel costs
- Environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
This provides an energy efficiency rating and an environmental impact (CO2) rating. There are seven bands for both of these ratings, from A to G.
The EPC must be completed by a domestic energy assessor that belongs to an accreditation scheme. The certificate is valid for a period of 10 years.
If you do not have an EPC, we are happy to arrange for an EPC to be completed on your behalf. For more information please Contact Us
If you are unsure if you have an EPC for the property, you are able to check the online register. EPC Register
Click here for more information regarding EPC's.
Gas Safety Certificates
You will also be required, by law, to provide a Gas Safety Certificate.
A gas safety check involves a Gas Safe registered engineer inspecting your gas appliances.
They will check the appliance is working correctly and will check the following four areas:
- Gas appliances are on the right setting and burning correctly with the correct operating pressure
- Harmful gases are being removed from the appliance safely to the air outside
- That any ventilation routes are clear and working properly
- All the safety devices are working
Published on the official site of Gas Safe Register
A gas safety check certificate is valid for 12 months. Gas safety checks must be carried out annually whilst the property is being rented.
Click here for further information
An Electrical Installation Condition Report
Landlords in Wales must ensure the electrical installation in their rental property is safe and inspected by a qualified electrician. We can arrange the required inspection and any necessary remedial work.
For more information supplied by Electrical Safety First regarding your obligations as a landlord {Click here=http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/
Accreditation's
Safeagent Accreditation
Safe Agent Client Money Protection
Rent Smart Wales Licensed Agent
Redress Scheme
The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
'A free, fair independent service for buyers, sellers, tenants & landlords of property in the UK'
Published on the official website of TPO
Click here for more information
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (The TDS)
If you take a deposit from a tenant, it must be protected in an approved tenancy deposit protection scheme within 30 days of receiving the deposit.
We make this simple for you. We’ll ensure your tenant’s deposit is protected within the required 30-day period, helping you meet your legal obligations and giving you peace of mind that the deposit is safely protected.
