Information for landlords

Tenant finder options

Why landlords use Open House?

Renting property is becoming an increasingly popular lifestyle choice and landlords looking to capitalise on this increased demand will benefit greatly from working with the right letting agent.

Research shows that over 85% of successful tenants use the internet to search for property. By reducing unnecessary overheads, such as expensive high street stores, we are able to offer you the same fully-personalised letting agency service (and much more…) at a fraction of the cost – saving you £100s in fees.

For as little as £169 + vat we can find a suitable tenant for your property! We also offer a comprehensive high-quality management service from just 7%.

With national coverage, strict referencing checks, a huge online marketing network (including Rightmove, FindaProperty and Zoopla), and telephone lines that are open 24/7; we find the right tenant, for the right rental income, fast!

That’s why Open House letting agents are helping hundreds of landlords to achieve their property investment goals – it makes financial sense to use Open House.

Find out more about the Open House letting options, the support services we offer, or read the growing number of testimonials from our happy customers.

10 reasons why letting with us is right for you!

Tenant referencing – letting a house to the right tenant

The last thing that a landlord wants is an ‘undesirable’ tenant. Open House online letting agents conduct checks to assure you that the prospective tenant we’ve introduced is of general good character and standing.

There are never 100% guarantees, but we take all steps possible to identify potential problem tenants before they’ve signed the AST. Our tenant referencing analyses the personal data held by credit reference agencies alongside data resulting from enhanced checks that are proven to detect undesirable, high risk or fraudulent prospective tenants.

Our credit check and referencing service includes:

• Written verification of employment/income
• Previous letting reference or home ownership check
• Residency confirmation
• Affordability calculation
• Full credit history check including:
• County Court Judgment (CCJ) search
• Bankruptcy & IVA data search
• Linked address checks
• Electoral roll presence
• Existing credit agreements
• Credit Score
• Application tracking with 24 hour online access
• Easy to read comprehensive report by fax or email
• Rent Guarantee Insurance Available - Click here for details

How we market your property* – letting a house

Software & registered tenants

We have a large national database of prospective tenants looking for rental property in your area who will receive your property details the second your property begins to be marketed.

Our IT system enables us to immediately alert tenants to the availability of your property. Our extensive database of tenants is automatically cross-checked against your property details and potential tenants will be alerted by SMS (text) alerts and Emails.

Open House website

Our cutting edge website provides users with instant access to our entire portfolio of properties to let. Using a combination of quality digital photography, floor-plans, location maps and local information links, we provide potential tenants with a clear understanding of what your property has to offer.

Property portals

Internet marketing has become particularly important in recent years and is popular with tenants because they can get easy access to detailed information and imagery. In addition to our own national website, we advertise on the likes of Rightmove, Google, FindaProperty and Globrix.

Research shows that 85% of UK tenants currently search the internet to look for property. Our aim is to showcase your property to the broadest market possible. So you can rest assured that your property will be exposed to as many potential tenants as possible - approximately 20 million!

To Let boards

A ‘to let’ board will be placed outside your property. Our high profile “eye-catching” boards are one of the most effective ways of generating interest in your rental property.

Print advertising

We use a variety of traditional media, from local newspapers and magazines to national publications. This ensures that we can still reach those potential tenants who do not yet have access to the internet.

Local area canvassing

Our local agents post 1000s of leaflets through letterboxes in your area every week.

Let your property online with Open House online estate agents today.

If you have already instructed another letting agent, we would advise you to check any agreement you may have to ensure that you are not liable for more than one commission by instructing us. Prices are subject to VAT. Terms and conditions apply. *No let no fee service only available in certain areas across UK. Services offered by Open House Online Letting Agents in certain areas may differ from those listed above. Some local agents may charge a small admin fee for the no tenant no fee option – charges may also vary in certain areas. Tenants may also be charged an admin fee. For more information about the specific services offered by your local agent, please call the number above. Services may also differ dependent on your chosen letting option. All of our local agent managers are NFOPP qualified or have started the training process to become qualified. E&OE.