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 01264 312832, email: marishelle@countryhousecompany. co.uk or see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk

Kate Porter

Sales Claudia Hunt

Lettings Marishelle Butler

Management

Children’s play area in Andover set to get £350,000 renovation

• Funding has now been allocated by TVBC • Over 600 people gave their thoughts about the space last year • A further public consultation will now take place

A children’s play area in Andover is set to undergo a major £350,000 renovation, after Test Valley Borough Council’s (TVBC) cabinet approved funding for the project yesterday (Wednesday 7 December). Vigo Road Recreation Ground will see its play area refurbished, after the council undertook a consultation on the community’s aspirations for the wider space last year.

TVBC consulted with local schools, clubs, community groups and disability forums to help form a plan to improve the space. More than 600 people responded, with many saying that the play area was the main reason they visited the site.

Multiple comments were made about the play area needing to be updated to include a wider variety of new equipment with the addition of water play. Now that TVBC has allocated the funding for the work, it plans to undertake further consultation with the community over the next year to begin to develop a concept for the space before proceeding with tendering and then construction.

It’s hoped the site will be open to the public in Spring 2024. Councillor David Drew, portfolio holder for leisure, said: “Following on from the big consultation we did last year, it’s great to see that the renovation of the play area at Vigo Road recreation ground has been approved. Lots of people mentioned that the facilities there needed an upgrade, so I’m pleased this will be able to happen. The changes will not only improve the current equipment, but it will also see the introduction of some new and exciting ones as well. And as we work towards the final plan for the site, we’d love our local residents to help shape the finer details. I’d therefore urge people to keep an eye out for how they can do this in the next year. “With the park being near the town centre, the project will benefit the community and make a big difference to the whole area.”

Andover St Mary’s ward councillor Iris Andersen added: “I’m delighted to hear funding has been allocated to make improvements to the play area at Vigo Road Recreation Ground. This project is proof that we listen to our residents and will continue to do so through the next consultation. When that is launched, I would encourage everyone to have their say on what they would like to see in the park, so we are coming up with the final plan together.”

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Kate Porter -Head of Sales katep@countryhousecompany.co.uk

Claudia Hunt -Head of Lettings claudia@countryhousecompany.co.uk

Marishelle Butler -Head of Management marishelle@countryhousecompany.co.uk