Landlord Guide

Being a landlord can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with responsibilities, with ever-changing legislation, the evolving property market, legal requirements, and tenant expectations it can be challenging. At Doolittle & Dalley we offer a comprehensive letting and property management service or a tenant find-only option—tailored to suit your needs.

Whether you're a first-time landlord or an experienced investor, we can help guide you through the maze of compulsory legislation, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations. We currently let and manage approaching 850 properties, so we are able to provide practical, honest, impartial and expert advice in your search for a suitable investment property.

We’ll provide you with all the information you need to know about letting your property, from preparing it for the market to finding the right tenant and managing ongoing responsibilities.

Preparing Your Property for Letting

Whether it is a brand new let or reletting your property, we want to make sure that you are attracting the best possible tenants, to do this we recommend:

• The property has a deep clean. Make sure the kitchen, bathroom and carpets are spotless.
• Repairs fixed.
• Neutral Décor. Fresh paint to lighten the space and walls free from scuffs and marks.
• Front and rear gardens clean and tidy and free of weeds.

Choosing The Right Service

We appreciate that some landlords like to be more hands on than others, therefore we offer tenant find only service or a fully managed service to suit your needs.
 

Protect yourself and your finances

We understand how important financial security is to landlords. That's why we offer a Premier Service. Our Premier Service will result in us managing and paying the related legal costs incurred on behalf of you, the landlord.

Unrivalled Property Marketing

From online marketing on Rightmove and OnTheMarket to social media campaigns through to our comprehensive extensive mailing list.We make sure your property reaches the right audience at the right time, showcasing it in the best possible way to attract the best possible tenants and the highest possible rent achieved.

Legal Compliance

It is important to make sure you are legal compliant before marketing the property. Our expert team are there to ensure that you are guided safely through the maze of ever-changing lettings legislation, from Energy Performance Certificates to Tenancy Deposit Protection, Gas Safety, EICR, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Landlords Insurance Obligations and more.

Vigorous Tenant Referencing

All prospective tenants sourced by Doolittle & Dalley are required to meet strict referencing criteria for the protection of our landlords, including a full credit check, employment references, previous landlord references, and any further proof of income we deem necessary.

Professional documentation

Our Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement is a comprehensive document which is updated regularly in line with industry changes.  We outsource our inventoy and schedule of condition reports to specialists’ companies who are qualified to produce the highest standard report for your protection.
 

Get the most from your investment

Our sister company, Mortgage Scout, have built strong relationships with over 90 UK lenders. They’re here to show you how to get a buy-to-let mortgage and help source and secure the best buy-to-let deals through close contacts built over 20 years.
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Why Choose us?

Our experienced lettings team is dedicated to helping landlords maximise the return on their property investments while delivering a seamless, stress-free service. As part of a trusted nationwide network, we combine in-depth local market knowledge with the strength and resources of a national brand. This enables us to offer a personalised, flexible, and cost-effective lettings service tailored to your individual needs.

Click here to download our Landlord Fees

You may have to pay an early repayment charge to your existing lender if you remortgage.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend on your circumstances. The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is £499. Full details of our fee structure can be found here.