Property Management

Why Full Management makes sense

Being a landlord has changed over the last few years. Tax changes, tightening regulations, and increased penalties have all been hitting the headlines, and there’s more on the way. While there’s no doubt that being a landlord is completely different today, money can still be made in the private rental sector if a landlord is shrewd and ensures the property is competently managed. Here are a few practical reasons why Full Management makes sense.

Compliancy made simple Legislation is constantly changing and the consequences of not complying to legislative changes can be costly at best and result in criminal charges at worst. Both national governments and local authorities are clamping down on landlords at present, so being compliant is essential.

The Country House Company will stay abreast of any changes that may affect your property and lay out your options in a way that is easy to understand.

Tenants have more confidence in a Fully Managed property Marketing your property as Fully Managed means that the landlord has invested in the property to ensure that it is in good order and let professionally. Tenants feel they can trust the landlord and have the security of a professional well-known letting agent to work with. This can make a huge difference when it comes to finding the right tenant. Professional advice A property manager will be able to explain, when specific issues arise, whether it is tenant or landlord responsibility. They can manage expectations on both sides, so removing any awkwardness or grey areas.

Tax deductible The fees incurred for a Full Management service are tax deductible, so the fee is effectively reduced by 20% to 40% depending on which tax bracket a landlord falls into.

Less stress Taking on a Full Management service removes the potential stress of late payments, awkward requests, unreasonable demands, dealing with contractors, worry about legislation and much more.

Professionally conducted inspections Full Management includes biannual management visits and a comprehensive report with photos. This gives peace of mind that the tenant is looking after the property and will highlight any issues that need dealing with.

Buying time Being a landlord can be an extremely time-consuming business. Making repairs, organising contractors, getting quotes or simply answering emergency calls out of hours all takes time. If a property is Fully Managed, the team at The Country House Company handle all those issues. We also have a Property Management phone which is manned by a member of our team 24hrs a day.

Opting for Full Management buys a landlord more time, reduces stress, ensures a property professionally let and fully compliant, all for a minimal, fixed monthly fee.

To discuss our Full Management service further please call Marishelle Butler, Head of Property Management on 01730 771222, email: marishelle@countryhousecompany. co.uk or see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk

Kate Porter

Sales Claudia Hunt

Lettings Marishelle Butler

Management

Creative Saturday: Build with Bricks!

Our Creative Saturdays are designed to inspire kids to engage with our Museum and Art Gallery. Do you enjoy building with toy bricks? Do you have imaginative ideas? Then Building with Bricks is for you!

Come and join us on Saturday 28 January from 10am to 4pm for some brilliant building and let your imagination run wild! We will be holding a LEGO® building challenge: Build something to get to the bottom of the ocean or something to get to a distant planet, or perhaps something that is faster than the speed of sound or a creature from a mythical dimension. The possibilities are endless. No instructions just imagination. Access to thousands and thousands of LEGO® bricks and pieces to build with.

There will also be the chance to get hands on with Minibrix, a block building trail, and large building blocks (foam bricks).

We are delighted to be working with Brilliant Bricks for this Creative Saturday. Brilliant Bricks provide imaginative, inventive and inclusive clubs, parties and workshops with LEGO® bricks.

Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery, St Peter's Road, Petersfield, GU32 3HX Tel: 01730 262601

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Evening Talk: The Night Sky Today

Have you ever looked up on a clear night and wondered about the stars and night sky above you? Gilbert White’s House and Gardens sits within the South Downs National Park and a dark sky protected area. Join us and the Hampshire Astronomical Group in the Field Studies Centre for this fascinating evening talk as we discover more about astronomy and stargazing. Steve Broadbent BSc FRAS, Chairman of the Hampshire Astronomical Group, Member of the BAA and elected Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society will be using Stellarium planetarium software to guide us through a map of the night sky, constellations and planets.

This event is part of the South Downs Dark Skies Festival, 4-17 February 2023. Tickets are £10 per person

Gilbert White's House & Gardens The Hight Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk