Buying the right property: How we can help

After showing tens of thousands of Tenants around thousands of properties and hearing every objection possible, we know what Tenants want from a property, and can advise you of the most suitable properties to buy.

Most demand comes from people moving into the area for work, who are generally aged 25-40. They demand a better quality of rented accommodation, and are prepared to pay extra for that quality. We use this knowledge to advise Landlords when buying properties. See further details of our Property Acquisition service in the Investors’ section.

Getting the most for your money: Maximising your investment

We keep our Landlords one step ahead – by ensuring they are offering the best quality accommodation around. The better the property is presented, the higher the rent, and the more quickly it will be let.

We will give you honest advice, such as:

• Ensure first impressions are good, with clean and tidy frontages
• Have a well-ordered kitchen, with clean units and appliances
• Make sure decoration is in good order throughout
• Your furnishings should comply with regulations, and any damaged items should be replaced

Keeping up with trends: Achieving the best returns

We understand that the Midlands rental sector has developed quickly and is rapidly heading towards the market trends of London, Europe and America, where Tenants demand higher quality accommodation closer to work, with greater flexibility.

We know from liaising closely with potential Tenants, what they want from a property, and can share this knowledge with Landlords – so you know you’re providing the kind of home people genuinely want to rent.

Protecting your interests

Once a Tenant is found, the hard work begins.

• We negotiate terms and obtain electoral roll information, credit searches, employer or accountant and Landlord references. If it is a company let, then trade references are also sought and a company search carried out
• Our dedicated clerk will prepare a detailed inventory, and can also offer a photographic inventory
• We use cutting-edge IT systems to continually monitor your account with monthly statements issued
• We have extensive knowledge and experience of all the tenancy laws to ensure your property is successfully managed and you never fall foul of the law
• Our tenancy agreements are constantly updated taking into account current legal practices and fair terms
• A security deposit is taken before the Tenant signs a contract, from which costs will be deducted if any work is needed at the end of the tenancy due to damage caused by the Tenant, subject to the rules of the TDS

Rent Guarantee and legal protection

As well as carrying out extensive reference checks on all Tenants prior to occupation, Lawsons can also offer Landlords further peace of mind with our Rental Guarantee.

This is an additional option to be added to our standard management service, and is a company guarantee offered by us to protect you against non-payment of rent by your Tenant.

Subject to terms and conditions, it also provides all the legal services and costs required to gain vacant possession of the property and any arrears through the court system.

Regular Landlord training workshops

These are coming soon and will be designed to help Landlords become more knowledgeable about the rules and regulations with regard to their rented properties, and any laws or legislation that may apply to them.
Quarterly market reviews and newsletter updates

What about all the legislation?

We can give you all the advice you need on works required to ensure compliancy to current regulations for letting at the initial appraisal

We take keeping up-to-date with relevant laws very seriously, attending many seminars, meetings and courses throughout the year, so you don’t have to.

Letting a property can be a legal minefield. That’s why we keep you in the picture too.

You can rest assured we will :

• Keep you up-to-date on all the current legislation you need to know about
• Arrange all the safety checks needed to ensure your property is fully compliant
• Supply trusted contractors to carry out any works needed, at your request
• Arrange all your tenancy agreements and any notices required throughout your tenancy and will advise on the one which best suit your needs

ARLA reviews can be downloaded from here.

Help with selling your property on to other investors

If you have a property which is tenanted, which you would like to sell, Lawsons can assist you by adding the details to our extensive database of people looking to buy such properties. We act on behalf of the purchaser, and so offer this service free of charge to the vendor.

What some of our Landlords have said about us

I have worked with Sally and her team providing Human Resources support and advice to both Lawsons Lettings and to Concentric Lettings for more than five years. In my work with my clients I become familiar with the nature of the employer and the way the organisation is managed and so I can thoroughly recommend the professionalism and ethics of Sally and her team. They work to the very highest standards in all their work activites and are trained to deliver an excellent service to Landlords and Tenants alike. Sally is a true professional and a specialist in letting properties – she is also totally reputable as well as being a genuine and pleasant person to do business with.

- Linda Haynes, Brewood

I have been using Sally at Lawsons for over 7 years and have always found her very helpful and effective in managing my properties. Her service is excellent for those landlords, like me, that are very busy with other businesses and want a professional letting management service. Very happy to recomend Sally.

- Paul Rogerson, Wolverhampton

In my opinion the most professional letting agent in Wolverhampton. During the 25 years I have been letting property I have dealt with several others as they have undercut Lawsons on fees. However, within the current economic climate I need to feel my letting agent is going to chase rent arrears as soon as they occur. Sally Lawson’s staffing levels and staff training appear second to none.

- Bill Brewerton, Wolverhampton

Lawson’s Lettings Agents under Sally’s guidance have been looking after my property now for 16 years. I’ve had a very good relationship & have been very pleased with their help & assistance when needed.

- Malcolm Rees, Wednesbury

I have worked with Sally and known her for a number of years now and would like to say that she is a very professional and dynamic individual. She has a great focus on Customer Service and is willing to help when she can. I would recommend anyone to use Sally’s service.

- Doug D’Aubrey, Dudley

Excellent service finding tenants. As an inexperienced landlord i was able to let my property quickly and with sound advice on how to present and maintain my property.

- Tracy Hudson, Wolverhampton

Excellent service, very professional and one top letting agent in Wolverhampton.

- Mrs Patel, Bilston

We’ve had excellent service from Lawson’s for the last five years. We’ve never been without a tenant and the rent is always collected on time. Communication is good and all questions are answered promptly. I highly recommend them as letting agents.

- Clive Jury, Port Talbot

Lawsons have been managing my portfolio of properties for over 18 months. Their service from the management department has been first rate, leaving me free from all the hassles of looking after my portfolio.

- Martin Dodd, Wolverhampton