A deposit (or 'bond') will be required prior to occupation. This will be a minimum of one month's rent. Where we are managing the property, this deposit will be held in accordance with new legislation either by ourselves and covered by insurance or forwarded to an authorised custodial body. We will inform you in writing of which scheme is used.

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As we DO NOT deal with property sales and mortgages, our loyalties lie exclusively with Landlords and Tenants.  

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Coast to Country Letting uses the DPS

THE DEPOSIT PROTECTION SERVICE (DPS)

The DPS makes tenancy deposit protection even easier

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) has made protecting and returning tenants’ deposits even easier with a new look website and enhanced SMS service.

The DPS’s new SMS functionality is the fastest way for tenants to request repayment ID reminders and get their deposits returned.

Kevin Firth, director of The DPS said: “Whilst repaying deposits only takes two days once we have agreement from both parties, the biggest barrier is misplaced repayment IDs by both tenants and landlords each month – without these, they cannot start or complete the deposit repayment process.”

“Our new SMS service is the fastest way for tenants to receive repayment ID reminders to claim back their deposits.”

The DPS introduced the SMS service last year to notify landlords and tenants of key deposit protection milestones to encourage faster deposit repayment.

The launch of the new SMS functionality coincides with a new-look website and several other service developments including a new registration category, provision for incremental deposit payments, simplified direct transfer process and the ability to cancel joint repayment claims that have been started in error.

Kevin added: “This suite of enhancements is part of our ongoing commitment to simplify and speed up the tenancy deposit repayment process. It also coincides with our application for a licence to take our considerable experience as the UK's only custodial tenancy deposit protection scheme and apply it to Scotland.”

The DPS currently protects over 800,000 deposits on behalf of tenants, landlords, letting agents and other organisations. It is the only government approved custodial deposit protection scheme which protects deposits by retaining them for the duration of a tenancy.

Hiring the Best Letting Agents

Whether you plan on purchasing or putting a home up for sale, hiring the best letting agents Seaford to help you list that property, or find the perfect new property, is something that should be considered. When the best letting agents are hired for the job, not only will they aid buyers or sellers in finding what they are seeking, or selling their property for the highest prices, but they will also provide the most professional services to their clients, and will promise them the best possible results when they are either looking to buy or to sell property which they own.

For sellers who are looking to hire letting agents Seaford, they are going to be extremely valuable assets to getting the property sold. The agent will post the property on their database register, allowing purchasers to see the property. They will also work with any buyers that they have as clients, in order to see if they are interested in the property. Your letting agents will also ensure that the home that you are attempting to sell, is visible by as many buyers as possible, and in as many forums and posts as possible (newspaper, online ads, and other listing services). Therefore, the letting agents will ensure your property is seen, and that it is exposed to the most interested potential buyers.

For buyers who are interested in hiring letting agents, you will find that they can also help you find the perfect new home to purchase. When you hire an agent, they are going to take information about your budget, where you want to live, what amenities and features you seek, and all other factors you consider essential when purchasing a home. From there, the letting agents are going to use their databases, in order to match you with the perfect properties that meet the criteria you have set, and those which fall within the budget that you have set as your purchase price. Additionally, letting agents have an extensive database, with several listings (which are not publicly available), meaning they are bound to have various property types, and purchase options for a buyer to consider, when they are seeking out the perfect new home for them and for their family.

So, whether you are a buyer or seller, making sure that you are working with the most professional letting agents is essential to getting the property sold, or to purchasing the new home that is perfect for you and your family. The more information you provide to your letting agents, and the more open you are, both as a buyer and seller, the more likely it is that you will get the desired results in the shortest period of time. So, whether you want to buy or sell, and no matter what you are asking or what your purchase budget is for a new home, hiring the best local letting agents will definitely work to your advantage, in order to close a transaction, and either make the sale, or buy your new dream home.

LANDLORDS:Every three months during a letting period, we will conduct a routine visit of your property. Following each visit, a written report will be produced and sent to you.


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No gimmicks, No catches, No VAT - What’s not to like?

In just four years, Coast to Country Lettings and Property Management has built a reputation for offering a great service to landlords, and with the most competitive rates around, they offer a fantastic deal to anyone looking for a friendly letting agency to take care of their property.

“For me, this is the perfect job,” says Brian Cracknell, who runs Coast to Country Lettings. “When I started this business, it was a lot to do with wanting to get out there and meet people and we do put time into getting to know our landlords. They trust us and know we work really hard at finding perfect tenants for their properties.” Based in Seaford, Coast to Country specialises in residential lettings from Eastbourne, all along the coast to Brighton and Hove, inland to Lewes and the surrounding areas. As a small and friendly team, they know their landlords and properties well, so can quickly deal with everything – maintenance and emergency issues, tenants, whatever crops up.

Brian says he’s learnt a lot since starting the business four years ago and works hard at making sure his landlords get the service they’re looking for, which he says boils down to a few essentials, such as peace of mind that their property is being looked after and getting the rent paid on time. He also believes it is important for landlords to be offered a fair deal with no hidden catches. Brian and his team managed a property for landlord Jim Ironside for two years. “We would definitely use Coast to Country again and I thoroughly recommend them,” he says. “They offer an excellent service at very competitive rates.”

Keeping the plates spinning! The company has a great team of tried and tested tradesmen and they always do their best to sort things out straight away, replying to calls as soon as possible and then getting on with it. “There’s nothing worse than not having your calls returned when you’ve got a problem and it’s the weekend,” says Brian. “So we’re available seven days a week, which is reassuring for both our landlords and the tenants. That’s where the buzz is, after all – keeping all the plates spinning and trying to make sure everyone is happy!” Jacqueline Ede, who rents a property in Eastbourne through Coast to Country, says she would not hesitate to recommend them to prospective tenants. “Ensuring a successful bridge to our landlady, we’ve always had prompt and efficient responses to our requests which mean we don’t have to play ‘chase the agent’, which is a great relief.”

Another key element of the business Brian is fanatical about is transparent pricing and he feels landlords can sometimes be lured in with what can look like amazing offers. “But when you read the small print, it’s not as appealing as it might at first appear,” he says. Coast to Country’s policy is to offer one flat management rate, with no added VAT and also with no hidden extras, meaning no surprises for anyone. Let Only service For landlords happy to manage their properties themselves, Coast to Country also offers a very popular Let Only service. Finding the right tenant can be time-consuming, but for a very competitive fee, Coast to Country gets the property straight on to Rightmove and other property letting sites to quickly attract tenants. “We handle all the enquiries, viewings and paperwork for the landlord,” says Brian. “We even get the new tenants checked in.”

The business is growing and Brian likes to think it is because it has a reputation for offering a reliable and friendly service. “Renting out your property, whether it’s a small garage or multiple properties, can be stressful,” he says. “If you know you can trust the individual or business looking after things for you, that makes a huge difference. Same goes for renting a property to live in – it’s all that much easier if you can always deal with the same person and you feel like you are being looked after.” Coast to Country is a member of UKALA, the professional association for the lettings industries, which promotes high standards and protects the interests of agents, landlords and tenants.

TENNANTS: Once you have decided on any properties that suit you, we will arrange viewings at times convenient to you (subject of course, to the Landlords permission).

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LANDLORDS: Rent is received monthly in advance and immediately transferred to your account (or sent by cheque if preferred) less our fees and any payments you request us to make for you. A same day remittance/statement of account will be sent by email or post.


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