Concentric Sales & Lettings Liverpool, YOUR local property sales & letting agency...
The rental sector in Liverpool has some unique elements and challenges, this includes a very high demand for property from tenants (resulting in us continuously having over 1000 tenants actively looking at any time), but there is also a diverse property stock including high-end modern developments and an extensive level of aged housing stock, plus the council licensing for all properties meaning that we have a diverse tenant base, including the professional sector tenants, company lets, rooms to rent in small and large HMO's (Houses in multiple occupations) plus many LHA (Local Housing Allowance) tenancies too.
This diversity requires "specialist" assistance, knowledge, and a wider range of services to cover all of the different sectors within the area.
Concentric Liverpool, was launched in 2010 and has since specialised in the letting and managing of rental properties in Liverpool ever since
The Sales and Lettings Agency, based in the prestigious development of Mann Island, Liverpool, manage properties for client landlords and build to rent investors, that are based both in the area and across the UK, with many investors being from the London region now, buying in the area for the better investment and rental returns.
Since 2010, the branch has carved out quite a niche for itself, as being experts in events, the most complex of lettings structures.
Concentric Sales & Lettings is renowned as experts in the area for residential lettings with an extensive back end team.
So whether you are looking to buy property in the Liverpool North area, Sell properties or rent property this really is a one stop shop, no matter what the market you operate in.
The branch is run by an EXCELLENT front of house team and supported by a fully-staffed management, compliance, and legal team too, headed by the formidable Dawn Bennett. The team is highly experienced in the property sector and includes Sally Lawson - Former president of ARLA, Dawn Bennett- Compliance Director, and Tanya Cartright- Senior Tenancy Manager all with decades of experience at a high level each.
The national Concentric Brand was itself set up by Sally Lawson after 30 years in the industry, and after being a landlord herself, purchasing over 450 properties for herself and clients over the years, so the focus really is, on the needs of the investor landlord, from a 360-degree perspective... Sally says "We deliver what WE would expect to receive, as a service"
There is a reason, we are currently 3rd in Liverpool for Letting Agent customer reviews on Freeindex
Being a letting agent can be tough especially in the challenging legally changing marketplace and within the licensing framework here in Liverpool, however, despite this the high levels of customer service can be seen via the exceptional customer feedback present online. Concentric Liverpool is pleased to report being in the top 3 in the Liverpool area for customer reviews and 17th in the whole UK.
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In the Liverpool, Crosby, and Waterloo areas of Merseyside, there is a huge rental market and it is going from strength to strength really making the area a great investment, in fact, there is a huge influx of build to rent schemes being considered in the area, and many southern investors buying here, in order to achieve the high returns offered. However, it's important to be aware that the market is very mixed and regulation is high, with selective licensing in all areas of Liverpool now operating, compliance has never been a more important consideration than it is today and a great opportunity to invest in the area too.
The type of tenancies vary, from build to rent schemes with high-end property, some HMOs (houses in multiple occupations) units, popular locally particularly given the age and style of much of the local property as these type of units traditionally offer a higher rental return for landlord's and also meet the needs of the local younger professional tenants. The local LHA market, providing housing for the local community, where the social and council stock is not available is one of the largest growth areas in Liverpool at the moment, and Concentric Sales & Lettings Liverpool have really covered all models.
Understanding the diversity and needs of each rental sector operating in the Liverpool North area, is complex, especially the housing benefit system, and all the reforms coming in with the welfare reforms are complex, and many letting agents would prefer not to handle this market. With the team's extensive knowledge, we welcome these tenancies where landlords are in agreement. This gives good quality homes for local residents, a good and long term income stream for landlord investors, and with his rigid, and well-practiced procedures for this market.
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Get Liverpool's '11 Steps To Sell Your Home Fast' Guide HERE
The Concentric Tenancy Management team have one of the lowest arrears rates in the UK, a team of 10 experts to protect your assets and keep tenants homes safe too. Despite its diverse tenancy type, with overall rent arrears well below the national average of 10%, this is maintained through constant communication and strong arrears management with strict processes followed to find resolves and work with the tenants to conclude to a satisfactory result for all, we do not LIMIT the number of calls made or letters sent, like many call centre agents do, we just keep going.
Selling property in Liverpool has never been easier, with the eyes of the out of area investor, looking to buy property here, due to the high returns, we really do have a competitive edge against other areas, and this (if marketed correctly to the right people) can pay dividend for any vendors. If you own a mid range property and are looking to sell, we offer a unique selling service, where we will put out to our network of agents, and our database of thousands of landlord investors across the country to sell your home... we will also use our extensive social media presence to find a suitable buyer too. Its about marketing your property in the right way to the right people that achieves results.
When looking to sell a property, many vendors look for to let boards around the town, or those with the biggest adverts or shiniest shops... when in fact, in most cases the success or failure of a quick and good property sale, is usually down to the expertise of the staff or sales team.
Many of our properties are sold via our extensive contacts of property investors looking to buy in the local area, this means nationally we have access to literally thousands of investors nationally, giving us a great database to work from, so we really do have the edge.
Unfortunately this means that our “For Sale” boards are not up very long and we have no need for paper advertising, but the results speak for themselves, we also offer our vendors of standard properties, a full local agency service, with online viewings and proactive sales progression included (that the "online's" want to charge you extra for...)
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The Private Rental Sector or PRS, have never been so highly regulated as it is now, with layer upon layers of legislation to make the role of renting a property so complicated... It takes on average 17 hours to prepare a tenancy file for rental, and to make sure it is compliant under the de regulation act, the smoke alarm and carbon detectors regulations, the gas safety regulations, the electrical equipment regulations, the immigration act and not to mention the various housing acts, landlord and tenant act and the consumer protection act, with some carrying fixed fines and others carrying criminal offences and jail sentences for failure to comply.
Some of the tasks that have to be undertaken before a tenancy can commence, include; taking the application itself, referencing, proof of right to rent in the UK, proof of ID, checking the smoke alarms are fitted and working, preparation of the inventory, photographs and itself readings, the tenancy agreement itself, with the prescribed information attached, rent demands and ledgers, gas certification, electrical certification, fire safety, emergency lighting for HMO units, collection of rent, registration of the security deposit, issuing of the how to rent guides, issuing the deposit registration booklet, furthermore now a requirement to have PROOF that you have done all of the above and much much more
Once the property is occupied, then the real work begins, monitoring the tenancy, the rent collection and chasing any arrears, maintenance, renewals and rent increases, interim visits, cleaning and inspections for HMO units, check outs, deposit return and negotiation, contractor management and safety/tenant/landlord disputes too, that before you bring in LHA claim issues, claw back, landlord licensing issues/terms or HMO property management.
All of the above is taken care of under our full "Hands Off" property management service
The management of a HMO property requires specialist service and knowledge from the lettings team, monthly inspections, health and safety check to keep you in line with the HHSRS requirements, the LACORS fire safety, tenant management internally and externally, council licensing requirements, on-going management, rent collection and management, house rules, tenancy laws and management of the day to day costs and requirements are very different from a normal property to let on a single tenancy.
Concentric Liverpool, take this in their stride, the senior management team is highly experienced in all things relating to HMOs, including the purchasing, setting up of HMO’s, planning consents and requirements, licensing, letting of them, licensing and on-going management. With Steve being a substantial HMO landlord himself for many years, he and the senior team have ensured that the staff on the ground understand all that is needed to make HMO Sales, Purchasing, Conversion, Letting and Management work with ease and can utilise this knowledge to keep their client’s experiences hassle-free.
Understanding the HMO market is complex and many estate agents do not understand the income potential or the valuation criteria for HMO property, relying solely on Bricks and Mortar valuations. At Concentric we have many cash buyers come through to us every week, from the southern regions, and they are looking for ready to go HMO units, this means that we have a very good solution for moving HMO units on, when a landlord decides its time to sell. If you have an HMO that you are thinking of selling then let us know.
The strong team at Concentric Liverpool is experienced in handling the process of LHA whilst working with local tenants. They will protect the landlord client by working with the tenant to make sure that claims are submitted on time and in the correct manner, advise the landlord in relation to expected rent and timescales and see the claim through to payment.
Following this they will continue to work with the Sefton and Liverpool councils and help should the claim falter or get stuck for any reason.
Lettings Manager Elisha Abram says, “We work tirelessly to ensure that our landlords receive payment for their properties that they have provided to our tenants. They have a duty to offer and provide good quality safe accommodation and we will also work with them on this to make sure that the property meets the requirements of the council and the needs of the local tenants too, this way everyone wins. The LHA and UC rules are complex and many landlords get baffled by the red tape and complication put in their way, we work through this to ensure that all claims are dealt with as and when needed in the correct manner”
Helped by the fact that our CEO is the best selling Author, recognised Trainer to the industry, a Former President of ARLA (The Association of Residential Letting Agents), and that she is always active out around the UK, speaking on stages permanently, but the strong purple branding is synonymous with compliance and quality of service, as well as complex management, it is so easily recognised, you will find us everywhere in the property community online, utilising our extensive Facebook to rent and sell properties FAST, Twitter, YouTube and blog connections, permanently promoting the Concentric Brand, so you will not only see the name in the high street but also with their banners online, promoted posts online, you just can't miss our highly noticeable photo “To Let” and "for sale" boards about the city
Our team of tenancy managers supporting the front end team in Liverpool, come with a range of skill sets, but all have one goal in mind, compliance, and safety, that being for the landlord in staying compliant and the safety of the tenant too. The team regularly liaise with contracts, councils, planners, housing officers, and much more to keep the tenancies running well and focus on a great experience to be had by all, at all times. in particular, our tenant arrears rate is one of the lowest in the country and way below the national average, meaning our experienced property management and arrears collection team really work with our landlords and tenants to keep arrears to a minimum and find solutions to maintain this super low level.
All landlord clients of Concentric will of course have the protection of full client money protection through ARLA, (Association of Residential Letting Agents) being members of the TPO (The Property Ombudsman) and TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) for your peace of mind through our ARLA licensed management center.
Letting Only Service
What's included in the Letting only service:
Then the file is passed to you to manage (recommended only for experienced landlords)
Letting and Management Service
The Full letting and management service for landlords includes all of the above PLUS:
Buy-To-Let Advice service
Property Acquisition or sourcing service
Residential Sales
Elisha and Dawn run our regular Landlord Legislation Evenings – We love to help and educate our local landlord community, helping you to stay safe and compliant whilst enjoying the benefits of property investing as it should be.
These webinars are roughly every quarter and are completely free to attend - We welcome all landlords to take part and ask all your burning questions so you can receive advice directly from the experts!
Follow this link to register here
Here at Concentric Property, delivering high-end customer service is something that we seek to achieve with everything that we do.
However, if you have a complaint, please download the complaints form by clicking HERE.
Once downloaded, fill it in, and email it directly to us at: liverpool@concentricproperty.co.uk, and we'll respond to you accordingly.
DBSL Holdings Ltd
Company number 07108890
Registered address Unit 7, Newton Court, Pendeford Business Park, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HB
Floor 2
St Hughs House
Bootle
Liverpool
L20 3QQ
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