Cardiff Lettings
WELCOME TO CARDIFF’S LEADING LETTING AGENT!!
Martin & Co is the UK’s No.1 property Lettings and Managing Agent with over 127 office/shops throughout the UK and Ireland. Each office is independently owned and managed by the principals. Our clients benefit from the strengths and awareness of a national brand, yet have the opportunity to discuss their requirements with knowledgeable local business owners. Since 1986, Martin & Co have developed a first class reputation as a highly professional and experienced company.
New Landlords
If you are looking to let residential property in the Cardiff area we give you the backing of a national brand coupled with local knowledge of the Cardiff property lettings market. We offer a range of services including Fully Managed, Tenant Find and Rent Collection. We can provide leaflets on a range of insurance products to protect against accidental damage by Tenants to your contents, fixtures and fittings and advice on Rent Guarantees.
Martin & Co (Cardiff) is a member of the National Approved Lettings Scheme. NALS is backed by the Government and other professional bodies in the private rented sector (including ARLA, NAEA and RICS). The Scheme has nearly 1400 member offices throughout the UK who recognise the benefit of promoting themselves in their local marketplace as part of an industry wide accreditation scheme.
We can also advise on the recently introduced tenancy deposit protection legislation and we are registered with the Deposit Protection Service and Tenancy Deposit Solutions Limited
Landlords – why you should trust us to find you suitable tenants fast!! See what some of our Landlord clients have said about us…........
“I have been delighted with their efficiency, professionalism and attention to detail. It has made a refreshing change.” Joanne added: “Anyone with even a little knowledge of the lettings market in the UK will know that Martin & co has established a national name and reputation in recent years for the very high quality of their service. “My experience in Cardiff has shown me personally that this reputation is totally justified. The communication is also excellent and that is vital between landlord and letting agent.” – Joanne G
“I would like to highly commend Geoff and Emma at Martin & Co for their fantastic service. In an extremely slow market, they found me excellent tenants within a few weeks and made the whole process a very simple and pleasant one. Nothing was too much trouble. They are true professionals!” Gaynor M
“As a new landlord in Cardiff, I was eager to find tenants ASAP as it is coming up to Christmas which is a slow period in the housing market. Once I made contact with Martin & Co from day one they have been extremely supportive, offered me crucial advice and communicated with me in every step of the way in finding me suitable tenants. I can reassure anyone reading this; you are in safe hands when dealing with Martin & Co. They have my stamp of approval and I would not hesitate in recommending anyone there service”. Lucan R
These are a few of the comments received on the website BestOfCardiff
Three reasons why to entrust us with your property:-
1. We advertise our properties on the largest and most recognised internet sites in the UK – Rightmove, Primelocation, Findaproperty, HotProperty, and Globrix. On Rightmove and Primelocation (probably the two largest) we have one of the highest click-through rates of any Letting agent in Cardiff (Click-through rate being the number of times someone accesses property details to view online);
2. The shop is in a fantastic location – a busy suburban area (Roath) close to the City Centre with high levels of footfall;
3. Being a locally owned business, you deal directly with the decision-makers thereby getting a response to your queries straight away – no waiting for head office approval which some agents are required to seek.
Landlords – Are your ready for EPC’s (Energy Performance Certificates)?
From 1st October 2008 all rental properties with a new tenancy in England and Wales will be required to have an EPC.
Under all circumstances it will be illegal to advertise any property to rent after the introduction of the legislation unless it has an EPC.
Failure to obtain a certificate will result in a fixed penalty fine (to the Landlord). This will be administered by the Trading Standards Office for non-compliance. Legislation allows for a fine of £200 for failure to comply.
The EPC will remain valid for 10 years.
Contact the Martin & Co Cardiff office and we’ll be more than happy to help you meet this obligation.
Tenants
We have properties for rent in the Cardiff area including houses and flats. If you are looking for rented accommodation in Cardiff and surrounding areas) such as Cardiff Bay & Cardiff City Centre please see our latest listing. The lettings market moves quickly so it is best to register with us a month before you need to move into your new rented house or flat.
Martin & Co is a trading style of Lewcook Properties Limited Registered in England No 5985389 Registered Office Unit 10 The Globe Centre Albany Road Cardiff CF24 3PE VAT No 891204039
Office Information
Address:
10 The Globe Centre
Albany Road
Cardiff
CF24 3PE
Tel: 02920 482250
Fax: 02920 482210
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Latest news
Fitness First
We at Martin & Co Cardiff have linked up with Fitness First Gyms to bring you an outstanding offer!! All tenants moving into a property with us in the month of July will receive a FREE guest pass to Fitness First (Cardiff North). They offer extensive gym facilities with state of the art equipment and classes to suit all needs. This offer is only for the month of July and there are only limited passes available, so if you are considering a fresh start in a new property then please call us on 02920 482250 to find out about the wide range of properties we have on offer.
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
ITS OFFICIAL - WE ARE THE BEST IN THE UK!
Martin & Co Honoured as Best Letting Agency
Letting agency Martin & Co has just been awarded the UK’s “Best Letting Agent” at the Estate and Letting Agency Awards (or ESTAs) in London this week. The prestigious award was presented to Martin & Co’s Managing Director Ian Wilson by media personality and journalist Phil Spencer of Channel 4’s “Location, Location, Location”, who said “these awards are particularly special, and a true reflection of excellence in customer service as they are only awards in the industry which are voted for by the landlords and tenants themselves. They are not easily won, and require a letting agency to achieve a consistently high level of service to their clients over a 12 month period.” Over 30,000 questionnaires were sent out to customers across the UK. On receiving the award, Ian Wilson said “it is a privilege to win such an award, and it is a tribute to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our franchise owners and their staff. We aim only to recruit, and help our franchisees recruit, only the very best in the business – those who care about giving great service! In a property industry where many sales-based estate agents have recently forayed into lettings out of necessity, this award has clearly demonstrated that landlords and tenants prefer to work with a lettings specialist who will be around next year and the year after. I am especially pleased that it was our customers themselves who voted for us, and I’d like to thank all those who took the trouble by taking part in this independent survey.” This award comes only months after Martin & Co scooped a Franchisor of the Year award at the end of 2008.
Thursday, 09 April 2009
Expanding Team!
Martin & Co (Cardiff) are delighted to announce the recent addition to their team. Samantha Dobson has joined them in the role of Negotiator with previous experience within the industry. Emma Cooksley-Lewis, Director, explained, “Samantha has joined the team at a busy time for us, and has really hit the ground running. We are delighted that she has joined our busy team here in Albany Road and look forward to her continuing to develop and expand her role in the future”.
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
RENTING TOO RISKY? MARTIN & CO (CARDIFF) HAS THE ANSWER
Due to the current financial climate the UK rental market is booming and more and more people are choosing to rent their property rather than sell it to get the maximum return on their investment.
Martin & Co is the country’s largest and fastest growing letting agent with over 134 franchised offices across the UK. Dedicated to lettings Martin & Co can provide a wide range of services to landlords and tenants alike. As part of the market leading Martin & Co franchise, Martin & Co (Cardiff) can provide a complete lettings service. So whether you’re a landlord with one or more properties or are considering letting a property for the first time you can trust us to take the risk out of renting.
Finding a suitable tenant can be a time-consuming and expensive process and even the best tenant can fall on hard times. That is why we provide comprehensive tenant referencing, Rent Guarantee and insurance solutions to suit your needs.
We can provide a Rent Guarantee policy which can cover your rental payments over a 6 or 12 month period. So should the unexpected happen and your tenant can’t or won’t pay the rent, you can relax, knowing you are in safe hands. HomeLet deal with XXXX arrears cases each and every month and successfully return hundreds of properties every year to the hands of the landlords.
We can also offer fantastic rates on Landlord’s Buildings and Contents insurance. For just £1.70 per thousand pounds of cover, not only will you be compensated for loss of rent if your property becomes uninhabitable due to the insured perils i.e. fire or flood, but you’ll also be covered for up to £2 million if, for example your tenant is injured and you’re found to be negligent.
Alternatively if your property is only part-furnished we can provide a cost-effective cover for kitchen white goods, carpets, curtains, interior sun blinds and light fittings for up to £5,000, essential cover landlords often forget about that protects them if the tenant moves out temporarily while the insured peril is being put right. It also covers you for loss of rent and re-lettings costs, and in the case of a flood or fire you’ll be covered for up to 30% of the amount you’re insured for.
To find out more simply call Martin & Co (Cardiff) on (02920) 482250 or visit our office and speak to Emma Cooksley-Lewis, Director today.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Beating The Credit Crunch!!
In the current climate were in, it’s difficult to imagine moving into a new home. With a wide range of affordable properties all over Cardiff ranging from brand new 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in the city centre to stunning 3 & 4 bed houses on the outskirts of Cardiff, it’s hard to resist taking a look at what Martin & Co offer. So if you are desperately looking for that property that will bring you happiness in 2009 then call us on 02920 482250 and arange a viewing now!!!
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
- Investor in People
- The National Approved Lettings Scheme (NALS)
