We offer a convenient and efficient rental property management service in London so you can enjoy a hands-off and stress-free buy-to-let investment. Our experienced team can help with all aspects of managing your rental property or investment portfolio.
Our in-house Lettings team secure only the best tenants from blue-chip organisations through our stringent referencing process and extensive network of international corporate relocation partners. Once they have moved in, our Property Managers remain the first point of contact for renters throughout the duration of their tenancy and are always on hand to manage any queries or concerns. The team are trained to recognise and handle issues quickly to help keep your tenants happy, safe and secure to ensure a smooth-running tenancy.
Our Property Managers look after the maintenance of your investment property on your behalf for a stress-free, hands-off investment. Our team are in direct communication with tenants, so they can deal with issues quickly and efficiently. We work with network of trusted local contractors, who are on hand for maintenance and repairs, where necessary.
Our team also conduct bi-annual inspections of your property to ensure it is being well looked after by tenants and to pick up on any maintenance or damage in order to resolve it as quickly as possible and avoid long-term issues.
Our expertise in property management and rapid response times ensure your investment is protected and performing at its best, helping to avoid legal issues with tenants, minimising vacant periods and maximising your rental yields.
For the duration of the tenancy, our team will handle the collection of rent on a periodic basis in accordance with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement. In the event of non-payment of rent, we will notify you at the earliest opportunity and endeavour to collect the rent without issuing legal action. In further action is required, we will carry out the necessary procedures and keep you updated at every stage of the process.
Given the fluctuation in the rental market over the past few years, LCP will endeavour to achieve the best possible rent increase for your property. As stated in our contracts, these will be at or above the current rate of RPI, and therefore are in line with market rates. Rent reviews occur at the end of all tenancies, and will be annual thereafter.
Our Accounts team are your first point of contact for all finance related queries in relation to your rental property. They will issue you with landlord statements as per your chosen frequency, as well as providing you with annual income and expenditure reports to summarise the returns on your buy to let. For properties owned by an overseas company or trust, we assist with the annual submission of the overseas entity’s declaration. In addition, for non-UK resident landlords, we can issue the quarterly and annually landlord returns to HMRC on your behalf.
We have been helping investors and landlords let and manage their rental properties in London for 35 years. Trust LCP Private Office to organise and look after your but-to-let property or investment portfolio.
The private rental sector in London is evolving rapidly, with rules and responsibilities that are increasingly complex. Landlords are legally required to comply with all current legislation. We are at the forefront of all changes to regulations in the London rental market, so you don’t have to be. We ensure you and your property remain up to date and compliant with all legal obligations, giving you complete peace of mind.
Alongside our rental and property management service, we can recommend, source and install additional furnishing items where beneficial to do so in order to attract high-quality tenants and maxmise your rental returns. For unfurnished properties, we offer furniture packs as a time-saving and cost-effective option for landlords, designed specifically for the rental market to attract reliable, professional tenants and command the best rental returns, whilst being both durable and stylish.
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With our in-house interior and architectural designers, we offer a one-stop solution for landlords to refurbish and/or furnish their investment property. Our team offer the full range of refurbishment services, everything from minor upgrades such as redecorating a property at the end of a tenancy, to full-scale refurbishment projects, such as installing new kitchens, bathrooms, and updating all fixtures and fittings. Updating or replacing old, worn-out fixtures and systems via refurbishment can minimise the need for frequent repairs, leading to long-term savings in maintenance costs.
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As well as managing single buy-to-let properties on behalf of our clients, we are also experienced in managing multi-unit rental property portfolios for a number of clients and institutions. These investors find it beneficial to have all their rental properties managed under one roof by a team they can trust, to streamline their assets and minimise their administration. We can offer preferential letting and management fees to investors who instruct us to manage multiple properties.
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Whether you're a seasoned buy-to-let investor, or just starting out, our expert time are here to guide you through every step of the journey.
For clients who purchase blocks as a whole, LCP has expertise in block management in addition to individual property management. This encompasses compliance and health and safety, to cleaning and maintenance, and therefore keeps both your property and block management under one roof.
As well as managing rental properties for landlords, we also offer a property management service for homeowners, which is tailored to the requirements of the individual or family, but may include housekeeping, maintenance and repairs, inspections and security services. Our clients are often based overseas, who trust us to look after their holiday home or pied-a-terre in London when they are not using it, as a convenient service delivered by one single, dedicated team.
LCP have been professional and helpful throughout the process of purchasing, refurbishing and letting our properties. We are located overseas and their experience and communications have made our transactions smooth and less stressful. We enjoyed working with them so much that we didn’t think twice when it came to seeking them out to help us with a second investment property.
My experience with LCP has been very positive. I have been a client for around 15 years an rely on LCP completely to take care of the management and letting of my investment portfolio.
The team have also done some very beautiful renovations through the years and ensured that my properties are let with minimum void periods. I highly recommend the services of LCP, particularly as they offer a full service and take care of all aspects of running a portfolio.
The whole experience has been very positive and really simple. I was impressed by how fast it was and the fact that I was able to find an appropriate property so quickly. The Design and Refurb service has also been very good and super easy from my perspective. I have no doubt the next part of the process – lettings – will be the same.
Liam and the team at LCP have done an excellent job in assisting with our property search and purchase. Knowledgeable, responsive, good commercial sense and plenty of patience when faced with various changes in our search criteria. LCP’s referrals for mortgage brokers, lawyers and surveyors all very helpful too.
Our service is flexible, allowing you to decide how much control you want to retain over your property. Some landlords prefer to be hands-off, letting us take care of every aspect of managing their rental investment, while others want to be involved in key decisions. We tailor our service to suit your requirements, so you can have as much or as little involvement in the process as you wish.
As your letting agent, our professional team conduct stringent referencing checks on all prospective tenants, including screening for credit, background and employment, ensuring your property is let to reliable and high-quality tenants. Careful selection of tenants also reduces the risk of late payments and damage to your property.
In our experience, managed tenancies tend to last longer. Tenant satisfaction is usually higher because of the ease and efficiency of dealing with issues. For landlords, it is more beneficial to have reliable, quality tenants living in their investment property for a prolonged duration, as this cuts down on vacant periods and turnover costs. Longer tenancies also mean less time spent liaising and negotiating with prospective tenants.
You can rest-assured that your rental property will be well-looked after by our dedicated Property Managers, who conduct bi-annual inspections and respond rapidly to resolve any maintenance issues. This ensures your investment is protected, preserving its value, as well as your rental income, whilst maintaining tenant satisfaction for a smooth-running tenancy.
We conduct regular reviews with our landlord clients to hear their feedback on our services and identify any areas for improvement. We also take the time to discuss the performance of their investment property or portfolio, offering our impartial advice and expertise in terms of ways to enhance their rental returns. We also travel regularly to meet in person with our overseas clients, to ensure our service remains personal and accountable.
With 35 years' experience advising and representing investors in Central London, trust LCP Private Office to look after your but-to-let property or investment portfolio.
