Free Property Valuation Service
Whether you’re just curious, or serious about selling or letting your property, we’re here to help:
You have worked hard to make your purchase and the last thing an owner needs is to be constantly on call to manage the property and any problems that might arise. Whether you own a single apartment, or an entire portfolio of investment properties, these all demand your time and attention. With Gillespie Lowe as your letting agents, you no longer have to worry about vetting tenants, collecting rent, or arranging repairs, because we do it all on your behalf.
…we can take care of the following:
We can also arrange for the following to be carried out, at an agreed fee:
…we can take care of the following:
We can also arrange for the following to be carried out, at an agreed fee:
Renewals are of the utmost importance, in order to ensure that landlords and tenants are protected throughout a tenancy. Without a fixed-term lease agreement in place, a tenant can withhold rent, leave unannounced, trash your property, or sublet to friends and family without your consent.
We are one of the only estate agents in Dublin who offer a full renewals service, at a competitive fee.
What does a renewal mean for you, in basic terms?
• Both parties are legally compliant
• Both parties are PRTB compliant, with access to dispute resolution
• Tenant is more likely to stay for the term of the lease, as he/she is tied into a fixed-term contract
• Landlord has access to Gillespie Lowe services
• Landlord has the option to renegotiate rent
We will handle all of the aspects of Renewals on your behalf by liaising with tenants and ensuring that leases are signed and returned as soon as possible.
At Gillespie Lowe, we are registered BER assessors in Ireland. From the 1st of January 2009 a BER certificate will be compulsory for all homes being sold or rented. It is an offence for persons not registeredwith SEI as BER assessors Ireland to purport to carry out a BER assessment service for the purposes of the Regulations. There is a maximum fine of up to €5,000.00 for not having a BER cert when required. If you are buying or renting a new house or apartment now, you may already be entitled to a BER – so do ask the seller/landlord or their agent for it.
The BER Scheme was established under the European Communities (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2006. A BER (Building Energy Rating) is an objective scale of comparison for the energy performance of a building ranging from A1 to G. “A” rated homes are the most energy efficient and “G” the
least efficient. BERs will be carried out by specially trained BER assessors registered by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI).
For further information on BER compliance
We would be happy to arrange for one of our trained BER Assessors to carry out the necessary assessment for your property.
Contact our office to arrange an appointment.
…and landlords should have the correct insurance in place, or they run the risk of huge costs should something go wrong. At Gillespie Lowe, we
can help you get the right insurance at the right price, whether you need Contents cover or a comprehensive package covering any unforeseen incident.
Key insurance policies include Contents Cover, Loss of Rent Cover, Building Cover and Third Party Liability.
In some cases, insurances such as Building and Loss of Rent insurance are covered within an apartment building’s management fee. We can help you assess the necessary cover should this not be included, and advise on individual and separate policies.
As a landlord, Rental Income Insurance should be high on your list of priorities. Any self-contained house, flat, apartment, studio or bedsit rented
out under a single rental agreement and located in the Republic of Ireland can be covered. However, all PTRB requirements must be complied with as a condition of this insurance cover. No cover will apply if the property is not registered with the PTRB at the time a claim is incurred. If you have not yet registered with the PTRB, this can be done at the same time as purchasing your cover.
The monthly rent (sum insured specified) in the event your tenants stop paying (however, please note that the first month of default is not covered)
• The monthly rent for 12 months, or until such time as the tenants are evicted, whichever occurs first.
• Legal advice and expenses up to €50,000 for any dispute which falls outside the remit of the PRTB or where your legal advisor (solicitor) and ours agree that a PRTB decision is unjust.
• There are different rules in place for policies taken out for new tenancies, as well as for existing tenancies. When this insurance is taken out within 21
days of a new tenancy the policy benefits will apply from the inception date of this insurance.
• Where this insurance is taken out in respect of an existing Tenancy the following exclusions will apply :
• Any claim arising within the first 62 days of cover incepting
• Any claim where there is a history of arrears of more than 7 days in the previous 12 months
• Any claim where the Insured knew or ought to have known that a default was likely
