Landlord Guide

Renting through Charles Faye

Charles Faye Estate Agents offers a full range of lettings & management services, covering Calne, Chippenham and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in our highly personalised and customer focused service for both landlords and tenants, with a dedicated team that deals solely with property management.

So, if you're a landlord looking to secure the best rent for your property, the best tenant and the most efficient and professional service, then you've come to the right place. Please register your interest with us and we'll get straight back to you, alternatively call us on 01249 822555 or feel free to pop in and see the team. We hope you find this brief overview useful in planning a successful letting experience with Charles Faye.

Rental Valuation

Charles Faye Lettings offer a no obligation, free property appraisal for all landlords. As experts in letting property in Wiltshire we have an in-depth knowledge of the market and more importantly what tenants are looking for.

Our property valuation will take into account the many factors which affect the appropriate rent to charge your tenants. A realistic rental price is crucial to ensure your property appeals to prospective tenants, but we will always strive to secure you the best return on your investment. We base our valuations on our knowledge of the local market trends and use this information to guide how we market your property.

After having the opportunity to see the property, we can discuss what kind of tenant you envisage living there. For example, a family may be more attracted to a house with a garden, whereas an apartment would potentially better suit a single professional. During this discussion, we will identify what qualities you are looking for in your tenant, for example smokers or tenants with pets.

Choosing your level of service

It is important to remember that agents offering low charges are not necessarily the best agents to use. Charles Faye's ethos is simple, to provide the very best levels of service and support to all our landlords irrespective as to what level of service you choose.

We are delighted to be able to offer three levels of service to suit your requirements as a landlord. Please find below a summary of these services which will provide you with an overview of our role. However to really understand how we can best manage your property, please give our lettings team a call who will be only too happy to talk through the options.

With all services we offer, it is important to us that we find the right tenant for you and your property. We will regularly liaise with yourselves and our referencing agents on the suitability of all your prospective tenants. You can find more details and information regarding our various levels of service by clicking here, or going to the Landlords tab on our menu.

Marketing your property

We operate and maintain an extensive mailing list for applicants looking to rent. As soon as we receive your instruction, your property will be advertised. Full details are emailed to all suitable applicants with the most motivated and relevant applicants receiving a telephone call. Your property will also be marketed on our website charlesfaye.co.uk; not only do we have our own website, we also feature your property on many of the country's biggest property websites offering unprecedented access to millions of customers not only from the Wiltshire area, but to those who live further afield looking to locate themselves to the region.

Working for you

Our team will co-ordinate all enquiries on your behalf, arranging and accompany viewings with prospective tenants.

We recommend you keep your property as a blank canvas for prospective tenants by keeping the space clean and clutter-free. As standard, a member of the Charles Faye letting team will accompany the prospective tenants on all viewings on your behalf, however if you choose to host the viewing yourself remember to highlight all the good points that aren't immediately obvious, such as friendly neighbours and in-built storage.

Our top tip: If you are decorating your property keep it simple, don't let your personal taste put off potential tenants.