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Landlord FAQs
Your questions about letting in York, answered.
Whether you’re letting for the first time or managing a growing portfolio, it’s normal to have questions. Below are answers to some of the most common queries we get from landlords.
General Lettings Questions
Do I need to tell my mortgage provider I’m letting my property?
Yes. If you have a residential mortgage, you’ll need to inform your lender and may need to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage.
Do I need landlord insurance?
We strongly recommend landlord insurance. It offers protection beyond standard home insurance, including cover for loss of rent, liability, and tenant damage.
How much rent can I charge?
Finding Tenants
How quickly can you find tenants?
It depends on the property and time of year, but we usually secure tenants within 1–4 weeks. Our marketing targets both local renters and relocating professionals/students.
Will I get to approve the tenants?
Yes. We present you with fully referenced applicants, and the final decision is always yours.
What’s included in tenant referencing?
Credit checks, employment/income verification, previous landlord references, affordability assessment, and Right to Rent checks.
Legal & Compliance
Do you register the deposit?
Yes. For fully managed and tenant-find services, we’ll register the tenant’s deposit with a government-approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS or DPS).
Do I need a Gas Safety Certificate?
Yes. A valid Gas Safety Certificate is a legal requirement before any tenancy begins and must be renewed annually.
What other safety checks are required?
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years
- Smoke alarms on each floor
- Carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with fixed combustable appliances.
- We take care of these for you under our managed property services.
Letting Services & Management
What’s the difference between Fully Managed and Tenant Find Only?
Fully Managed means we handle
everything—finding a tenant, rent collection, maintenance, legal notices, inspections, and more.
Tenant Find Only means we source the tenants and set up the tenancy, then hand the day-to-day management back to you.
Can I switch to Quantum from another letting agent?
Absolutely. Visit our Switching Letting Agents page to see how easy it is—we handle the paperwork and contact your current agent on your behalf.
What other safety checks are required?
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years
- Smoke alarms on each floor
- Carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with solid fuel appliances
We take care of these for you under our managed property services.
Financials & Payments
What fees do you charge?
We offer transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Our landlord fees are tailored depending on the level of service, contact us for a breakdown or to request a quote.
Can I switch to Quantum from another letting agent?
Absolutely. Visit our Switching Letting Agents page to see how easy it is—we handle the paperwork and contact your current agent on your behalf.
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