Pre-acquisition

• Property searches in specific areas chosen by client, or good areas in England. Reports of recommendation can be sent with analysis of the market, property location, property condition and potentials. This can be a subscription service charged weekly or monthly. We need to figure out the price if you agree that’s the case.
• Property viewing with viewing reports, analysis, photos and on-site video conference (upon client's request).

Acquisition

• Negotiation with seller’s agent to achieve best price.
• Finding out any issue with freehold/leasehold, environmental and any special condition on the purchase of the property.
• Loan requirements: If loan is required, recommend and finding out best mortgage for the property in the situation of self-occupancy or buy-to-let etc.

Renovation and repair

• Renovation remains a viable and popular way to increae the value of the property. Additiontally, sometimes, buying a wreck to renovate is the best way to quickly make a good profit after re-sale.
• House renovation projects are invidiually different, but there are certain stages that all expert renovators will come across and having a good idea of what to expect. Dr Ho Properties can advise you when and the best order to carry out house renovation work, and we will help the project run smoothly. Here are what we can help:
  • Current condition assessment
  • Layout conversion
  • Structural stability
  • Demolition work
  • Dealing with damp
  • Plumbing and drains
  • Site access
  • Major building work
  • Weathertight
  • Plastering
  • Fixed flooring
  • Decorating
  • Final clean
  • Snagging

Letting/finding tenants

• Creating adverts for the rental property: photo, description, floorplan creation and appropriate pricing.
• Online advertising on most popular UK property search engines.
• Arranging potential tenants for viewings.
• Handling selection amount various groups of interested tenants and the bidding process of tenancy.
• Lease renewal matters.

Rental property management

• New AST contract preparation: credit/reference check for new tenants, contract preparations, deposit handling (e.g. TDS or DPS).
• For each property, setting up group chat channel for best tenant communication using social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat etc).
• Acknowledging tenant’s request or complain within a short timeframe of several hours, and dealing with them within a few days (subject to availability of workmanship and materials required).
• Property visit periodically (or upon client’s request) to ensure the tenants are maintaining the property in good condition.
• Repair and replacement services for furniture, appliances and issues caused by weather conditions, wear & tear, and by tenants.
• Inventory checklist: (Pre-occupancy) preparing inventory checklist and carrying out checks with tenant for agreements on conditions of items and interior of the rental property; (Post-occupancy) check conditions of items in the house and report back client if any damaged items that are required attention and/or compensation from tenants.
• Carry out house preparation (e.g. adding/removing furniture), as well as pre- and post-tenancy cleaning for clients to ensure best new tenants are happy with the condition of the property; and thus increase rental value.
• When renovation or landscape/garden work is required, we recommend local renowned teams with transparent pricing/invoicing.
• Monthly report on updates of the house and tenancy, including events happening in the house, tenancy replacement.
• Carrying out GAS test certificate (if gas is used in the property) and electrical tests (e.g. NICEIC and PAT, if required).
• Can purchase house insurance and support with renewal when policy closes to the end date annually.

Let's talk about your portolio

• Dr. Ho Properties can review your buy to let investment properties (ideally at least once a year) and tell you where you are, what you want to achieve and set some goals for the year ahead.
• Typically we cover areas in rent, growth (or negative growth), mortgage reviews, insurance problem properties, your power-team, major work, tax implications and keeping you up to date.
• The followings are some approaches taken by our clients:
  • Rental value review with up-to-date market information and comparison with other similar properties locally.
  • Renovation suggestions and cost-effective planning.
  • Property extension and building work suggestion for enhancing property value.
  • Safety/structural survey for any concerns raised by client or tenant.
• One to one personal meeting either in Hong Kong or in the UK, or through video conferences, for investment advices tailored to individual investor's persoal/family needs.

We share your admin/paper work

• Taxation advices and recommendation of local accountants specialised in serving overseas individual landlords or limited companies.
• Dealing with notices such as leasehold service charges, ground rent and sinking fund.
• Bills and fees during vacated period of your property, such as counsil tax, utility bills and other charges.
• Referral services to mortgage advisor, conveyancing solicotr, and opening bank account.

We are extending our covered areas:

• Our acquisition-related services (e.g. viewings for buying property, research and reporting) covers the whole England. Please note that client pays for the mileage when visiting a particular location for acquisition services from our North London office.
• Property management services cover areas of London, Greater London, and counties that are within 100 miles of our North London office.