Here at Philip James we work with some of Manchester’s most successful landlords; we consistently deliver unbeatable yields and provide the kind of customer service other estate agents can only dream of. Our website offers help and advice to landlords to improve their lot. CEO, Philip Nolan explains;
“The first buy-to-let boom in the late 1990s introduced a large number of amateur landlords to Manchester’s residential investment market and we helped many of those amass serious portfolios which have consistently out-performed traditional stocks and shares. And now after a long recession in the late Noughties many landlords are back in town and investing again. So we decided to relaunch our Landlords division and increase awareness of what we do. Our website gives advice to anyone interested in improving their portfolios, from small-time landlords to corporate banks and pension funds.
1. The price is right
The three most important factors in letting a property are price, local knowledge and visibility and nobody does this better than Philip James Landlords. We let property faster than anyone else and we achieve the best market rates. Many letting agents offer the world but never deliver, you won’t get that with Philip James. We never over-promise and we’re realistic about prices. Our lettings team have the largest tenant database in Manchester and when it comes to online and print advertising, nobody spends more money in the right places;
* Our average time to let a property is just 10-working-days
* Every branch has the best location in its respective area
* More people walk past our office windows than any other agents
* We spend more money advertising online than any of our competitors
* We have Manchester’s best property photos
* We give detailed property descriptions with key information bullet points
* Our pro-active lettings team match your home with tenants on their database
2. No-strings valuations
We’re not heavy-handed and we never pressure landlords to do business with us. We just turn up on time, give the best advice we can in our friendliest manner and cross our fingers you’ll work with us. And thousands usually do. Call Sally today and she’ll meet you at your property and give you a no strings valuation (although if you’re passing a decent coffee shop, Sally’ll have a Skinny Latte thanks, she’s been on her feet all day!)
3. Better budgets
We understand how important money, finance and planning is so we’ve introduced a range of measures to make your life easier. We transfer rent directly into your bank account on the same day every month (weekend dependent) and every year we issue a free annual payment schedule to help you budget better. We’ll pop it in the post or email it, which ever suits you best. If your tenants fall behind on their rent we have a brilliant credit controller to fix the problem and we’re also lucky enough to have Manchester’s most pro-active accounts team, headed by Financial Director, Liz Biddle. Liz and her team are here to make sure your accounts are in good shape.
1. Landlords receive payments on the 18th day of each month
2. Free annual payment schedule
3. Free advice on budgeting and planning
4. Pro-active accounts team
5. The best credit controller in Manchester
4. It’s all about presentation
You can’t beat good marketing and here at Philip James Landlords we go the extra mile in making sure your property is presented well and seen by as many potential tenants as possible. Our lettings agents have been trained to take great photographs and we give them the best digital SLR cameras on the market; none of our competitors present properties as well as we do. And if you’d like advice on how to stage your property, just ask one of our professional viewers – don’t forget how important a first impression is.
* Wide-angle lens show all of your rooms, even the smallest ones
* Exclusive software improves the quality and lighting of every image
* Up to 20 photos of each property
* Free property staging
5. Knowledge is power
Philip James Landlords is the most experienced lettings and management team in Manchester. Headed by property stalwart Sally Ann Smith, we let faster and manage better than anyone else. We can do this because all our lettings agents keep a close eye on the Manchester lettings market; we watch out for seasonal trends, research monthly price changes and constantly check out our competitors to make sure we’re doing a better job. It’s not enough that we let and manage your property, we like to keep ahead of the game.
6. You drive our business
Our priority is our landlords, making sure we give you excellent customer service, value for money, and look after your investment as if it is our own. If you have never rented out a property before, Sally can talk you through the whole buy-to-let process from start to finish, helping you understand what’s involved and explain some of the jargon and legislation you’ll need to know. It’s not as daunting as it first seems and we’re always on the other end of a mobile phone if you want advice.
7. Support from across our network
Our lettings team work from modern spacious branches in some of Manchester’s prominent locations including Deansgate, Didsbury, Heaton Moor and Withington. We cover most other areas of Greater Manchester and specialise in Salford, Salford Quays, Reddish, Denton, Cheadle, Edgeley and Burnage. Call Sally for an initial chat and she’ll put you in touch with your local lettings manager
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8. Friendly and approachable
We love property and we can talk about it all day, so why not pick up the phone and say hello. Sally is Manchester’s most chatty and friendly agent and she’ll happily give you free advice on any aspect of buy-to-let. If you’re unhappy with your agent and want a better deal Sally will meet you at your property and give you a no-strings free valuation and talk you through the best way to let. We’re confident you’ll use Philip James when you meet Sally, so call us today on 0161 434 5007
9. Social Media
If you’re anything like our Director Sally you’re far too busy to sit at your computer all day. You’re either out and about meeting people, doing deals or just sorting out your life. So why not stayed glued to your Smart Phone and keep up to date with Philip James Landlords on LinkedIn and Twitter
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10. Let us help your investment grow
We’re not here just to help you let and manage your property, we’re here to protect your investment and make sure you’re prepared for the heady world of buy-to-let. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a fully-fledged pro, Philip James Landlords will help your investment grow and enable you to plan for your future.