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    Craven & Company is a highly regarded and professional property management Company specialising in quality refurbished properties working within Manchester area for over 35 years.
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    ABOUT US:
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    Craven & Company are an independent specialist Lettings and Management property Company. We are highly regarded in the Sale and South Manchester Area and have been trading for over 35 years. Our Profile includes management of properties for private home owners, companies and portfolio management. In our 35 years we can boast foreign investors, asset management Companies, Professional Sportsman as our clients. This doesn't mean our services are mutually exclusive and if you have never rented your property require a change of Management or simply you want us to find you a tenant our door is always open to discuss your options.
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    WHY CHOOSE CRAVEN AND COMPANY:
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    1) Dedicated, personable and experienced Staff in all elements of Lettings , property management and accounts relating to issues of property management with over 50 years' experience between them. 2) Commercial and residential properties managed 3) Portfolio Management 4) Competitive rates and fantastic introductory offers 5) Prime High street prescience and extensive advertising through all mediums. Print media, internet and additional advertising run / promotions. Eye catching to let boards. 6) Up to date property management system to ensure accurate and prompt property information 7) Whole spectrum of tradesman to call and respond to any situation. As the majority of the situations are covered by our in house tradesman we offer very competitive rates. 8) Extensive referencing process. We will make sure your tenants ticks all the boxes and is suitable to your requirements. We don't outsource the referencing to a third party who seek minimal information and a basic credit score. Tenants are required to support their application with the last four month bank statements , pay slips and photo I. D as well as providing a clear score credit report and general background checks. This process applies to guarantors as well. 9) Our Tenants on average tend to stay years rather than months; we have tenants on the books for over 15 years paying competitive rents at all stages of the tenancy.
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    INVESTORS
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    We can provide you the investor, whether based in Manchester, London or overseas with the opportunity to build substantial property portfolios within the North West with confidence that you have Manchester's best property management company maintaining and managing your properties. We offer two hassle free packages for landlords which makes investing a pleasure and releases you the landlord to the have time to enjoy your investments.
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    LANDLORDS 
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    I know you will find our extensive knowledge of property management to be of benefit and should you wish to discuss our services in more detail you can contact us at our office where we will be more than happy to help you with any of your enquires.
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    OFFERS
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    We often have offers to attract new Landlords that are available for new Landlords on the first introductory instruction. Landlords are advised to call to discuss these offers for let only and full management , test our knowledge and book your free Property Appraisal.


    While the term valuation takes in potential rental yield for your rental property / portfolio we feel our free appraisals are more extensive. We prefer the term appraisal as we feel we take into consideration your circumstances and motivations. We like to peruse an objective decision making process by comparing options to deliver the best package for you and your property. The appraisal also takes advantage of our knowledge on the local area, demographics and the current rental market demands.
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    TENANT REQUIREMENTS -
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    Tenants must be in full time employment and over the age of 21. However should we advertise a property that would accept Housing benefit tenants must have a working guarantor that is related to you and be a homeowner. They will also be asked to pay the rent from their account and you will have the responsibility to pay them on receipt of your benefits. References are required, one from your employer and one from your previous landlord.

    2.  To secure a property a property you would be required to submit an application along with the necessary requested additional proof requested on the application form.

    A guarantor may be required subject to the outcome of your referencing and/or your personal circumstances .

    A holding Deposit will be payable on submission of your application and will amount to the equivalent of one weeks rent. Once paid there is a 15 day deadline for agreement. If the application is successful monies will be applied towards the first payment of rent . If the Landlord decides not to enter into a tenancy the holding fee will be repaid within 7 days of this decision .

    The holding fee can be retained by the Landlord or Agent subject to any breaches under the terms and conditions of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and we will supply written notification within 7 days of this decision.

    The deposit which will be registered with a Government backed scheme and the value will be equivalent to 5 weeks rent.

    3. All tenancies will be for a minimum of 6 months.

    4. The property will be inspected within the tenancy at notified appointments to insure you are maintaining the property to the same high standard which you received the property.

    5. Arrears of any kind will not be tolerated and notice will be given to any tenants should this arise.
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    OUR OBLIGATIONS.
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    1) All properties have Gas Safety Certificates where applicable.

    2) All repairs reported in writing will be overseen promptly and efficiently by our time served in house workman and dependable outside contractors

    3) We will endeavor to attend any property emergences within 24 hours.

    4) All deposits received will be returned if the property is not damaged or any discrepancies noted on departure. Normal wear and tear is taken into account. Proof that all utility bills have been paid / transferred to your new address is required.
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    THE CRAVEN & COMPANY TEAM 

    Here at Craven & Company, we benefit from being an independent agency with long serving personable,professional and dedicated team members.  
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    DAVID LAW : Senior Finance Manager
    As Company Secretary, Dave's role covers all aspects of accountancy for the company. Having worked in accountancy roles for over 30 years, his experience provides a full spectrum of knowledge in both property and block management as well as conveyancing and other legal matters. Giving you the peace of mind you are in safe hands.

    davel@cravengroup.co.uk
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    STEVEN WORMALD :  Head Of Residential Lettings
    Steve has worked within the lettings industry for over fifteen years and has an extensive knowledge of the lettings market in Sale and it's surrounding areas. With an enthusiastic approach to the marketing of your property, it is his priority to not only find the most suitable tenant and to achieve the best rental figure, but also in the shortest lead time. 

    "I can proudly say we manage or have found lets in all postcodes in the Trafford and surrounding areas . Coupled with our fantastic introductory offers we will find you a tenant even if you want us to market your property alongside your current Agent ...we are that confident in our abilities".

    stevew@cravengroup.co.uk
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    BEN ELGER : Head of Residential Sales 

    Ben@cravengroup.co.uk 
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    Annabelle Craven : Lettings Accounts 

    annabelle@cravenscaffolding.co.uk
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    GINA GATENBY : Administration & Negotiator

    Joining our team in June 2017 and bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in lettings & management and Sales negotiating too. She has worked within the Estate agency business for the past 13 years and having a very keen eye for detail she always strives to ensure the best possible results are achieved. Gina is an honest, hard-working member of our team who is always willing to help with any situation that arises. Her bright and cheery disposition is a winner with all our customers. Her efficiency, along with her extremely experienced and organized approach guarantees you're in good hands.

    gina@cravengroup.co.uk

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    SARAH JACKSON : Administration &  Negotiator 
    Sarah has worked for the Company for over 2 years. Grasping the task in hand and efficient in all stages of lettings and property Management administration.  Usually your first point of contact if you phone our office and always happy to help with your query always providing a customer service focus. 

    Sarah@cravengroup.co.uk 
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    IN HOUSE CONTRACTORS
    Carl , Gary and Mike are in house team of trusted property maintenance professionals who are timed served with accredited qualifications and an up to date Gas Safe registered profile. We also have close relationships with local trusted contractors who have been utilised for years by Craven & Company and can all provide excellent testimonials, quotes on request and full Public Liability Insurance. Our close relationship means we benefit from priority work and very competitive quotes. They can assist in providing us with jobs as small a new seal for a washing machine or the quote for a new roof during the Management of your property.
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      TESTIMONIALS

    Testimonials from Landlords

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      "Personal Service and full confidence in their service to fill my voids"
      Ged N , Stockport
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      "Friendly , profesional and reliable . Craven find all my tenants for my (let only) Properties" Steve B, Sale
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      "Thankyou so much for your help and support during the tennacy, i wish you all well" Julia , Sale

    Testimonials from Tenants

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      Thanks for helping us out" Kirsty and Christopher , Sale
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      "To all at Craven , thank you for your prompt service" Lisa, Sale
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      "Thankyou for sorting out the window whilst i was away, it was reassuring the job was overseen with minimal fuss" , Sharon , Hale 
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      "To all at Cravens , Thankyou for our lovely new Bathroom , Kitchen and carpets" (Long term tenants) Lisa , Jim  James & Katie, Sale
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