Leasing A Property

Are you a landlord? In the current economic climate, the private rented sector has never been so buoyant. With the difficulties in the housing market, there is an increased demand for rented properties. We at Macleod & MacCallum manage the largest range of properties for rent in the Inverness, Moray Firth and Highland areas.

We can provide a complete property management service, based at 28 Queensgate, Inverness, tailored to meet your individual needs and give you complete peace of mind. Our experienced Lettings team provide a dedicated lettings service specialising in all aspects of letting and property management. We are here to guide landlords on all aspects concerning the rental of their property.

Leasing a property is an area fraught with potential difficulties. Tenants have substantial legal rights therefore it is imperative that landlords have a lease professionally prepared in order to ensure that they are fully protected. Contact us for further information.

We can offer help and assistance regarding the legal requirements and regulations. Below are some points to remember when leasing your property:-

• Prior to advertising your property for let, you must have an Energy Performance Certificate.
• Prior to the start of the lease, formal notice must be given to your tenant prior to occupancy.
• You must register with your Local Authority.
• You are obliged to comply with the repairing standards. You may require a House of Multiple Occupancy Licence.
• You may need a gas safety certificate.
• You may need to seek permission from your lender.
• Your insurance may need to be changed.

We can advise you on all general matters regarding the letting of your property.

Buy to Let

If you are a prospective landlord looking for a property to purchase as an investment, we can help. As solicitors, we at Macleod & MacCallum offer a range of additional services which make our service special.

Our Lettings Department can advise on the best property to purchase in order to obtain maximum rental yield, taking into account factors such as location, condition and current market conditions.

Our Conveyancing Department can deal with all aspects of purchasing the property, to include advice on the appropriate survey, on the level of offer, on all aspects of negotiating the contract, together with all work in connection with the legal transfer of ownership of the property from the seller to you.

Through our independent Financial Services Department, our Insurance Manager can advise you regarding insuring the property and its contents and our independent Financial Advisers can advise you on your mortgage requirements.

In the current economic climate, it is advisable to have accurate and reliable advice so that you can be confident that your chosen method of repayment is best suited to your circumstances. We can provide advice and assistance on all types of funding available to you.

To receive a copy of our Landlord’s Package or to arrange a free rent appraisal of your property, please contact us on 01463 258002 or e-mail Sarah-Anne Gow.

Are You Looking For a Property to Rent?

If you are a tenant, we manage the largest range of properties for rent in the Inverness, Moray Firth and Highland areas. Please contact us now to register as a prospective tenant on our extensive database and be the first to be advised when a suitable property becomes available. Contact us on 01463 258002.