Jones Associates offer property through a variety of local Agents and extensively through the Internet. Mail shots are sent on a monthly basis to prospective Tenants via Solicitors, Accountants and Human Resources Departments in many of the Top North West Companies.

We offer a number of different services tailored to the Landlords requirements.

The first consideration when letting your home is to seek professional help. Jones Associates are happy to provide a free consultation which will provide you with all the relevant information you require. It is essential when letting your home that you are made fully aware of all the legislation and information to simplify and reduce the potential pitfalls.

Lease
After many years of experience we now use the Training for Professionals Tenancy Agreement & Notices. TFP are a Professional Organisation who use their own very substantial experience to ensure that everything relevant and even what occasionally appears to be irrelevant is covered by the Agreement.

Tenants
We will use our best endeavours as Managing Agents to ensure that any void periods are minimised. It is essential that Tenants references are thoroughly checked and for this we use a Referencing Agency who can process references much more quickly than we as Agents can. Potential tenants carrying out an inspection are accompanied by a member of staff.

Inventories
Inventories are compiled at the commencement of each tenancy and signed by the Tenant and ourselves, this will incorporate wherever possible a schedule of photographs which will be appended to the Inventory to confirm the condition of the property. The inventory is then checked again on vacation of the property. Should there be any damage or deterioration to your property (unduly caused) other than by fair wear and tear, this will be remedied by way of the deposit, which will now be held by Deposit Protection Service. Any repairs or replacements required (not due to tenants neglect) will be brought to your attention in order that they can be dealt with before the next tenant takes occupation. The inventory will also include the meter readings.

HOUSING ACT 2004 - TENANCY DEPOSIT PROTECTION
Jones Associates are registered with the Deposit Protection Service which is the custodial scheme approved by the Government. For further information on the law and alternative schemes, please contact us.

Inspections
We will carry out inspections of your property at regular intervals to ensure that the property is being kept in good repair and is clean and being well cared for. We will then report to you.

Stamp Duty
Following the Finance Act of 1999 some tenancies attract stamp duty. This is now mandatory. Not many tenancies fall into this category, we will of course advise you accordingly.

Legal Requirements
With the introduction of Gas Safety (installations and use) regulations Electrical equipment (safety regulations) and Furniture and Furnishings (fire safety regulations), legalities covering tenancies are becoming more and more extensive and complicated. The implications to both Agent and Landlord are extremely severe and the penalties for non-compliance are excessive. Our Membership of the National Association of Estate Agents and regular training and subscription to relevant periodicals keep us aware of the changes in laws and regulations affecting the private rented sector.

Evictions
We hope that our thorough policy on referencing and inspections will negate the need for evictions however should the need arise we will work very closely with the team at Letting for Professionals to ensure that documentation is completed and served in the correct manner. Should this need arise we will discuss the matter of fees with you. Where necessary we will suggest you instruct a Solicitor.

Collection of Rent
This is usually collected on a monthly basis. Wherever possible we prefer Tenants to pay rent by Standing Order. We will then account to you within 7 days of the rent being received.