Recommend a Belfast letting agency?

SGKinsman

Can anyone kindly recommend a letting agency in central Belfast?

Also, is it the case in Northern Ireland that the landlord pays rates and service charges (for a flat) and not the tenant (as is the case elsewhere in the UK)?

Thanks for any responses.

saverbuyer

SGKinsman wrote: »

Can anyone kindly recommend a letting agency in central Belfast?

Also, is it the case in Northern Ireland that the landlord pays rates and service charges (for a flat) and not the tenant (as is the case elsewhere in the UK)?

Thanks for any responses.

Yes, the LL pays the rates on properties with a capital value of less than £150k (in practice the LL usually pays the rates on most properties). I've never seen flat where the tenant pays the service charge.


You'll also have to register as a LL. £70


https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/landlord-registration-scheme

And protect the deposit
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/private-renting/tenancy-deposit-scheme


And provide a Rent Book.


http://www.housingadviceni.org/advice-private-tenants/rent-book-and-tenancy-statement
On the agent front, shop around. Ask what they charge. Expect to pay around 10% for a fully managed let.


Might be an idea to read up on the new tax treatment for Landlords and the new wear and tear allowance.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restricting-finance-cost-relief-for-individual-landlords/restricting-finance-cost-relief-for-individual-landlords