Navigating the buy-to-let market requires precision, local insight, and a professional touch. At Evenmore Properties, we provide a comprehensive end-to-end service designed to maximise your returns and protect your investment.
1. Expert Financial Foundations
Buy-to-Let Mortgages
A buy-to-let mortgage operates differently from a residential one; the amount you can borrow is largely determined by the property's projected rental income rather than just your personal salary. Additionally, these properties typically require a higher deposit. We can introduce you to our recommended mortgage advisors to ensure you start your journey with the best possible financial strategy.
Comprehensive Insurance
Protecting your asset is paramount.
Buildings Insurance: A requirement for securing a mortgage, covering you against structural damage or rebuild costs.
Landlord Liability Insurance: Protects you in the event of injury or death occurring on your property. While often optional, it is a vital safeguard for professional landlords.
We can recommend expert insurance brokers who provide no-obligation quotes to ensure you have the right cover in place before any tenancy begins.
2. Finding the Right Property in Durham
Success in buy-to-let starts with the right location. Leveraging our excellent local knowledge and a decade of experience, our team identifies areas with high rental demand and strong growth potential.
Targeted Yields: We specifically aim to source residential properties that offer a minimum 5% rental yield.
Strategic Advice: We provide detailed insights into local demand, helping you understand exactly what potential yields you can achieve in the Durham area.
3. Preparation & Compliance
Once your purchase is complete, we help you transition from buyer to landlord. As proud members of Propertymark, we ensure your property meets every legal and safety requirement.
Renovation & Refurbishment: From fresh carpets to full kitchen refits, we can gather quotes and oversee planned works using our network of trusted contractors.
Maximising Potential: We advise on strategic improvements to increase your property’s rental value and attract high-quality tenants.
4. Professional Management Tiers
The day-to-day running of a tenancy can be demanding. We offer two distinct levels of service to suit your needs, both designed to give you total peace of mind.
Full Management Service
Our most popular option for total hands-off investment.
Tenant Onboarding: Comprehensive referencing, Right to Rent checks, and professional tenancy agreements.
Financial Oversight: Efficient rent collection, prompt payments, and detailed monthly/annual statements.
Deposit Management: Professional registration and protection, including end-of-tenancy deductions and returns.
Safety & Compliance: Regular reminders and arrangement of all mandatory safety certificates.
Maintenance & Inspections: 24/7 repair coordination using qualified tradesmen (with your prior approval) and quarterly property inspections with detailed reports.
Full Inventory: A professional service including detailed photographs and a rigorous check-in/check-out process.
Rent Collection Service
Ideal for landlords who prefer to handle their own maintenance but want professional financial and administrative support.
The Essentials: Full tenancy setup, deposit registration, and monthly/annual accounting.
Proactive Monitoring: Late rent pursuance and regular inspection reports.
Flexibility: We report maintenance needs to you, giving you the freedom to carry out repairs personally or via your own chosen contractors.
Why Choose Evenmore Properties?
With over ten years of experience in the Durham market and the backing of Propertymark, you can count on us to ensure your property is in safe hands.
A Local, Independent Agency You Can Trust Evenmore Properties is a family-owned letting agent built on a foundation of integrity. With over 30 years of experience navigating the Durham property market and its surrounding villages, we provide a truly personal and professional service tailored to your exact requirements.
Tailored Management Solutions
Whether you are a first-time landlord with a single property or an experienced investor with a comprehensive portfolio, we offer a service that fits your needs. We don't believe in "one size fits all"—we take the time to ensure you have the right level of support for your specific goals.
Complete Peace of Mind
Our Full Management Service is designed to take the stress out of being a landlord. We handle every detail, including:
24/7 Emergency Support: A dedicated round-the-clock contact for tenants.
Expert Maintenance: Access to our reliable team of skilled, local contractors.
Investment Growth: Professional advice on property improvements to keep your investment at the highest standard.
Honest Valuations, No Gimmicks
We promise an honest, no-obligation valuation of your property. Our experts use in-depth local knowledge to provide an accurate market figure and a realistic timeframe for letting. We never overvalue just to win your instruction; we value your trust more.
Protecting Your Investment
As proud members of Propertymark, we adhere to the industry’s most rigorous standards. We ensure our landlords remain fully compliant with ever-changing legal obligations. With us, your investment is in safe hands:
Client Money Protection: Ensuring your funds are always secure.
Redress Scheme Member: Proud members of The Property Ombudsman.
Deposit Security: All tenancy deposits are registered and protected with MyDeposits.
