Letting Agents covering Acton ()
Adam and Sons Estates, 11 The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7SH, 0208 743 7234.
Apple Estates, 9 Kings Parade, Askew Road, London, W12 9BA, 0208 740 9000.
Black Katz, 24 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7PJ, 020 7371 6337.
Bushells, 137 High Street, Acton, West London, W3 6LY, 020 8993 6767.
Capital House, 12 Market Place, Acton, London, W3 6QS.
Chesterton Humberts, 155 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2DT, 020 8995 3443.
Churchill, 18 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton, London, W3 7EL.
Citydeal Estates, 113 Churchfield Road, Acton, West London, W3 6AH.
Colin Bibra Estate Agents, 44 The Mall, Ealing, London, W5 3TJ, 020 8566 3333.
D H Lumsden, 13 Park Parade, Acton, West London, W3 6ND.
Daker Estates, 302 Old Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5RG.
Davis & Gibbs, 94 High Street, Acton, London, W3 6QT, 0208 752 3040.
Diamond Accommodation Bureau, 15a North Pole Road, North Kensington, London, W10 6QH, 020 8964 1617.
Halfapercent.com, 51c Steyne Road, Acton, West London, W3 9NU.
Hart Estate Agents, 76 Old Oak Common Lane, Acton, West London, W3 7DA.
Homesearch, 181 South Ealing Road, Ealing, London, W5 4RH, 020 8568 8855.
James Anthony, 202 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 7LP.
Japan Services, 2 Queens Drive, Acton, West London, W3 OHA.
Landsdowne Estates, 182,High Street, Acton, West London, W3 9NN.
Lets do business, 5 Churchfield Road, Acton, Greater London, W3 6BH, 020 8993 8393.
LIFE Residential, Unit 11, Flagstaff House, St George's Wharf, Vauxhall, London, SW8 2LZ, 020 7582 7989.
London Tokyo Property Services, 2 Station Parade, Noel Rd, West Acton, London, W3 0DS.
Marsh & Parsons, 107 Shepherds Bush Road, Brook Green, W6 7LP, 020 7605 7760.
Martin & Co, 11, Albany Parade, High Street, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0JW, 020 8568 2342.
Medics on the Move, 62 Hadley Gardens, Norwood Green, Middlesex, UB2 5SH, 020 8574 8529.
Metrolet, 183 South Ealing Road, Ealing, London, W5 4RH.
Oaktree (West London) Ltd, 23 Queens Parade, Hanger Lane, Ealing, W5 3HU.
OliverFinn, Gable House, 18 - 24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, London, W4 1QP.
Orchards of London, 8 Lowfield Road, Acton, London, W3 0AY.
Ravenscourt Residential, 3 Seven Stars Corner, Paddenswick Road, London, W12 8ET, 020 8740 5678.
Robertson Smith Kempson, 98 High Street, Acton, West London, W3 6QX.
Robinson Farwood Associates, 19 Central Chambers, The Broadway, Ealing, London, W5 2NR.
Rolfe East, 66 High Street, Acton, West London, W3 6LE.
Royal Estates Ltd, 32 Uxbridge Street, Notting Hill, London, W8 7TA, 020 7229 1888.
Standard Lettings, 4 Station Parade, Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8HN.
SWO & Co, 34a Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London, W2 5SH.
Sworn & Co, 194 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 1PD.
Willmotts, Willmott House, 12 Blacks Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9EU, 020 8748 6644.
Winkworth, 5 - 6 Station Buildings , Uxbridge Road, Ealing , London, W5 3NU, 020 8896 0123.
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TIPS ON RENTING IN ACTON
- Let lots of agents know what you are looking
for so you get a really good selection to choose from.
- Inform the agent of your criteria (location, budget,
furnished/unfurnished, occupation date requirement, tenancy period
and any other aspects that are important to you).
- Expect to pay a deposit of at least one months
rent, possibly more. Possibly some administration charges.
- You may be required to provide references.
- Ensure you read and understand the tenancy agreement.
The Citizens Advice Bureau may check this for you. Clarify what
is NOT included in the rental fee, such as council tax, utility
bills, ground maintenance etc.
- Examine the inventory prepared by the agent and
keep a copy.
- Check restrictions: sub-letting, pets etc. Can
you redecorate?
- Notify defects in writing as soon as they become
apparent (even if you do not want them remedied).
- Establish what is covered under maintenance (boilers,
refrigerators, radiators etc.).
- Usually, you will not have to deal with the landlord
directly. Should you have any problems or queries, direct them
to your agent first.
- Other issues to consider are, parking, neighbours,
noise levels, public transport availability etc.
Action to rent a house or flat in Acton
Notify all the main local agents by sending 'one e-mail
to all Letting Agents' with your requirements. Do it now!
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TIPS ON LETTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN ACTON
Choose a letting agent that is registered with one
of the following:
- The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)
- The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS)
- The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- The UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA)
- Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA)
Get a good contract which will be the Tenancy Agreement.
Think about any restrictions you wish to place on the tenant and
the use of your property.
Try not to be too tough - if you exclude smokers,
pets, students, small children and short term lets, you will narrow
the market for your property considerably.
Ask for a rent that is realistic and affordable to
your potential tenants. The big difference in profit at the end
of the year will be dependent upon how long the property stood empty
- reduce the voids!
Examine our 'buyers tips' for guidelines on presenting
the property in an attractive manner.
Action to let property in Acton
Notify the local Letting Agents your property is available
and find out the likely rent that could be attracted for your property.
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, are set to be available to all new tenants from October 1st 2008.
Outlining the energy efficiency rating and the environmental impact rating of a property, potential landlords will
be able to gain access to both the estimated running costs of a property, the carbon footprint created by the
property and also show any recommendations that could be made to improve the energy efficiency of a property.
The rating offered by the EPC will range from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient,
with the typical rating for a home being either D or E. These simple ratings will allow potential tenants to compare homes
of interest to gain an insight into the difference in potential running costs.
EPC Advice for Tenants
- Be sure to check the EPC rating before agreeing to rent a property, a house with a
poor rating could be liable to greater running costs compared to a similar house with a better rating.
- Be aware that landlords are under no obligation to improve the EPC rating of their property.
- Look into the possible grants and schemes offered by the Government to help tenants improve the energy efficiency of their home.
- Make sure that the EPC assessment has been made by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
- Check how long the EPC has been in effect for, EPCs will be valid for up to 10 years.
For more tenant information on Energy Performance Certificates go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/epcsrentingtenants and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPCs in even greater detail.
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EPC Advice for Landlords
- Commission your EPC now: an EPC will have a shelf life of 10 years so if you have a high turnover of tenants, don’t wait until the current ones are about to leave - commission your EPC now to save time and hassle further down the line
- Use an accredited DEA: ensure you use an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
- Be prepared: before the DEA arrives make sure you have all the information they will require, ready - date of when the property was built, info on whether the property has been extended or double glazed, whether walls have been insulated etc - a full checklist can be found at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd
- Follow the recommendations: take time to review the recommendations in your EPC - if your property has received a relatively poor rating (F or G) then take steps to improve its energy efficiency such as cavity wall insulation
- Get help: There are Government schemes available which will allow landlords to work with tenants to improve the EPC rating of their property.
- Get advice: if you’re not sure on what changes will provide the greatest energy savings contact the Energy Savings Trust who will be able to give you impartial advice - www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
For more information on Energy Performance Certificates go to
http://www.communities.gov.uk/, and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPC’s in even greater detail.
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