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pad offers another innovative, yet effective service, this is padshare www.padshare.co.uk which is a flat share service for professionals in Manchester. We not only find you an apartment we also provide prospective room-mates for you to choose from! So if you are looking for a room in an apartment with all bills included, then look no further.
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RECOMMEND A LANDLORD – pad will always reward our current landlords!
As a valued customer, pad are delighted to offer 0% management fees* for three months when you recommend a fellow landlord to us.
We will provide the same quality service and look forward to establishing new business relations. To this end we can offer your fellow landlord a free EPC as an incentive to them. Terms and conditions will apply. Please contact pad residential managing director, Ian Waxman, at ian@getapad.co.uk 0161 839 9654 http://www getapad.co.uk
PAD SELL TOO! www.getapad.co.uk – accurate and free valuations offered without obligation
You may deal with us for the main part for lettings, but pad are equally proficient in the sales market! We are established estate agents with a Manchester City Centre showroom and office, offering a full service 7 day opening. We prepare full detail sheets with detailed floor plans and plenty of photographs. Our standard fee is 1.75%, but as a valued landlord we can offer 1.5%* Plus VAT. Please contact us for more information –
www.padshare.co.uk – professional flatshare service, as featured in Manchester Evening News
Established in 2003, we provide a flexible, professional flatshare service for single tenants wishing to rent a room with all bills included. Our service is unique in that each tenant receives their own tenancy agreement and the first tenant decides who can move in to the second room. A Padshare will on average save a tenant £1,200.00 over a six month period compared to renting a one bedroom apartment. As well as providing a legal way to flatshare our service is also perfect for Landlords by reducing voids and increasing the rental yield. Trusted and constantly recommended by all who use this superb service. Call us today for an up to date list of available rooms. Padshare gary@getapad.co.uk 0161 839 9654.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES (EPCs)
As you may know, as of late 2008, the law changed to state all new lettings have to have an EPC. More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_Performance_Certificate
We can arrange this for you for £105 + VAT, or you can arrange for your own firm to do this. With current legislation, there is no choice in this matter and they must be done. The good news though is that they last for ten years. We are currently going through all our lettings to make sure all of them have an EPC in place. We will be in touch with you separately if one needs to be done, but feel free to email kian@getapad.co.uk if you want to get one done in the meantime. 0161 839 9654
Let only landlords
NOTE ON REPAIRS
Pad are pleased to let you know we are able to manage a maintenance issue for you, even though we do not manage you property. Please be aware this is subject to a supervision fee. You will also need to instruct us personally as we cannot take the instruction from your tenant.
PERIODICS & QUARTLERLY INSPECTIONS
We wanted you to inform you that inspections are now to conducted on periodic basis. We will undertake additional inspections if a tenant is in arrears, reports problems within the apartment, if we have reports back from contractors or random sample of other apartments to ensure other apartments are checked. The reason for this change in frequency is that we do not have many issues or problems with the majority of tenants. This should no way affect our day to day service and will in fact release resources to help with customer care and responsiveness if a tenant has an urgent requirement. Should you require clarification, please mail me at kian@getapad.co.uk . Our primary Property Inspector is Jill O’Keefe, who can be contacted at jill@getapad.co.uk .
ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTS
Whilst such tests are not currently law, we do recommend that, as part of good practice, you periodically carry out tests on all electric appliances, plugs and appropriate items.
The pricing on this at present is: P.A.T would be dependent on how many appliances there are, but is generally £3.00 per appliance and a £40 call out. To do a full periodic test would be £90 + VAT.
We would recommend that these are done yearly. To give us your standing instructions on these, please email jill@getapad.co.uk , fax to 0161 8348641 or write to 74 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 2RJ.
GAS SAFETY CHECKS
Most properties have been built in the last 10 years without gas, but those that do require an annual service and gas safety certificate. We need your instruction to carry these out on your behalf, for a cost of around £65 per year. To give us your standing instructions on these, please email jill@getapad.co.uk , fax to 0161 8348641 or write to 74 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 2RJ.
CONTACT AT PAD? Telephone +44 (0)161 839 9654 :: 74 Bridge Street, Manchester M3 2RJ
We have various staff, but your main points of contact are listed below:
Monthly and Annual Statements, Payments / Accounts & Office Manager – Sarah Elliott sarah@getapad.co.uk
Repairs – Maintenance Manager– kian@getapad.co.uk
Property Inspections Re-lets and Deposits – Jill@getapad.co.uk and barry@getapad.co.uk
Sales Enquiries - ian@getapad.co.uk
padshare – gary@getapad.co.uk
If in doubt, please email us 24/7 at mail@getapad.co.uk
pad Residential
74 Bridge Street, Manchester M3 2RJ, UK
Telephone : 0161 8399654
Fax: 0161 8348641
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***Please note all prices above as subject to change by the Contractors.***
NEW LOOK WEBSITE
Regular viewers of the site may notice that we have updated the website to a great new layout.
You can now do searches with one single click at the bottom the page, as well as easier access to your Properties by Email at the top of the page.
Don't forget to folow padresidential on Twitter and pad residential on Facebook fanpages for latest offers and news.
HIP NEWS
As of 20.05.2010 HIP are suspended. All that is needed now to sell with pad is a signed agency agreement and provision of an EPC.
Important information from pad residential in Manchester.....read and save!
RECOMMEND A LANDLORD – pad will always reward our current landlords!
As a valued customer, pad are delighted to offer reduced management fees when you recommend a fellow landlord to us.
We will provide the same quality service and look forward to
establishing new business relations. To this end we can offer your
fellow landlord a free EPC as an incentive to them. Terms and conditions
will apply. Please contact pad residential
0161 839 9654
http://www getapad.co.uk
THINKING OF SELLING? HIPS HAVE NOW BEEN SCRAPPED!
www.getapad.co.uk – accurate and free valuations offered without obligation
You may deal with us for the main part for lettings, but pad are
equally proficient in the sales market! We are established estate agents
with a Manchester City Centre showroom and office, offering a full
service 7 day opening. HIPS have now been scrapped, you are now only
required to have an EPC to sell you property. We can provide an EPC for
you at a cost of £105+ Vat. This is less then half price of a HIP! We
prepare full detail sheets with detailed floor plans and plenty of
photographs. Our standard fee is 1.75%, but as a valued landlord we can
offer 1.5% Plus VAT of course.
www.PADHOTELS.CO.UK – short stay serviced apartments in Central Manchester
Whether you need to visit Manchester for a day, a week or a month, padhotels serviced apartments (aparthotel) offer a home from home experience. There are 3 locations in central Manchester, Deansgate, Bloom and Spectrum Developments, rates start from £79 per night for one our 1 bedroomed flats. Pad’s existing customers may receive a 10% discount, if booking directly via our padhotels website (conditions and restrictions apply, subject to availability). Please mention this email when your booking is confirmed. http://www padhotels.co.uk These are full apartments with living rooms, kitchens and washing facilities. They are proving to be very popular as an alternative to conventional hotels. More space, less cost. We even provide a free continental breakfast. 0161 839 9654
www.PADSHARE.co.uk – professional flatshare service, as featured in Manchester Evening News
We offer via “padshare” the opportunity to let out two bedroom properties on a room by room basis, thereby reducing fully void periods. For landlords there is greater rental return than conventional lettings and for tenants, you pay a rent that includes all bills, so no disputes with your flatmate. Please look at our website http://www padshare.co.uk or email gary@getapad.co.uk with your questions. 0161 839 9654
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES (EPCs)
EPC lettings - As you may know, as of late 2008, the law changed to state all new lettings have to have an EPC. EPC sales – The law also changed in May 2010 that sale properties only require an EPC and not a full HIP.
More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_Performance_Certificate
We can arrange this for you for £105 + VAT, or you can arrange
for your own firm to do this. With current legislation, there is no
choice in this matter and they must be done. The good news though is
that they last for ten years. We are currently going through all our
lettings to make sure all of them have an EPC in place. We will be in
touch with you seperately if one needs to be done, but feel free to
email kian@getapad.co.uk if you want to get one done in the meantime. 0161 839 9654
Let only landlords
NOTE ON REPAIRS
Pad are pleased to let you know we are able to manage a maintenance issue for you, even though we do not manage you property. Please be aware this is subject to a supervision fee. You will also need to instruct us personally as we cannot take the instruction from your tenant.
PERIODICS & QUARTLERLY INSPECTIONS
We wanted you to inform you that inspections are now to conducted on periodic basis. We will undertake additional inspections if a tenant is in arrears, reports problems within the apartment, if we have reports back from contractors or random sample of other apartments to ensure other apartments are checked. The reason for this change in frequency is that we do not have many issues or problems with the majority of tenants. This should no way affect our day to day service and will in fact release resources to help with customer care and responsiveness if a tenant has an urgent requirement. Should you require clarification, please mail me at kian@getapad.co.uk . Our primary Property Inspector is Jill O’Keefe, who can be contacted at jill@getapad.co.uk .
ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTS
Whilst such tests are not currently law, we do recommend that, as part of good practice, you periodically carry out tests on all electric appliances, plugs and appropriate items.
The pricing on this at present is: P.A.T would be dependent on
how many appliances there are, but is generally £2.63per appliance. To
do a full periodic test would be £73.50 + VAT.
We would recommend that these are done yearly. To give us your standing instructions on these, please email lauren@getapad.co.uk , fax to 0161 8348641 or write to 74 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 2RJ.
GAS SAFETY CHECKS
Most properties have been built in the last 10 years without gas, but those that do require an annual service and gas safety certificate. We need your instruction to carry these out on your behalf, for a cost of around £55 per year. To give us your standing instructions on these, please email jill@getapad.co.uk , fax to 0161 8348641 or write to 74 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 2RJ.
PAD INTERIORS
pad recognises that you have a property with great potential for buying/letting and will always benefit from a fresh look, whether it be vacant, up for re-letting or have standing tenants. To this end pad interiors can revitalise your property. Once we have visited your property we will then advise you on the most suitable package that will meet all of your budgetary requirements and quickly increase the profitability and turnaround of your sale or let. We will rapidly utilise our creative talents to transform your empty shell into stylish living quarters. Our contemporary eye and natural gift for furnishing will create the first and lasting impression that you need to win your client. Help is at hand with a flexible and a friendly service that will provide you with a solution to capture the attention of your client by evoking their sensory perceptions from the moment they enter your property. You can enjoy greater returns with our quick turnaround enabling immediate movement, offering both you and your client complete peace of mind. Please email interiors@getapad.co.uk . Even if you do not wish to commit to a full refurbishment of your property, items like sofas can rapidly become outdated and worn from changes in tenancy. We can easily provide you with quotes for single items. Please email maintenance@getapad.co.uk for assistance.
CONTACT AT PAD?
Telephone +44 (0)161 839 9654 :: 74 Bridge Street, Manchester M3 2RJ
We have various staff, but your main points of contact are listed below:
Monthly and Annual Statements, Payments / Accounts & Office Manager
Sarah Magee - sarah@getapad.co.uk
Repairs, Maintenance Manager
Landlord renewal, Re-let Inspections co-ordinator
Sales & Lettings Manager
padshare
If in doubt, please email us 24/7 at mail@getapad.co.uk
pad Residential
74 Bridge Street, Manchester M3 2RJ, UKTelephone : 0161 8399654
Fax: 0161 8348641
***Please note all prices above as subject to change by the Contractors.***
Changing Offers - 02 April 2008
April sees British Summer Time as well as many fanastic new offers through pad.
Please ask us for details!
Great New Offers - 04 March 2008
pad are excited to tell you that we have several new offers in place, keep an eye out for our leaflets.
Our feature for March is that you pay NOTHING to be referenced when taking a property through us.
Winner of Sharp 32” Aquos LCD TV - 03 January 2008
We are please to announce that Dawn Cooper has won the competition after being selected randomly from a lengthy list of new tenants and buyers of property.
Keep an eye out for future competitions!
HIPS regulations - 11 October 2007
Pad are working in conjuction with Richards Gray -www.richardsgray.co.uk
Home Information Packs will be needed, at present, for three beds and upwards.
You can pay for these by Direct debit for instalments of 9 months, or pay fully in advance, and your pack will come through complete with a pad logo, etc.
Anyone listing a 3+ bedroom property after 10th September 2007 needs one providing,and not if before, but you at a disadvantage with those that will have one.
WIN A 32” Sharp Aquos LCD TV! - 27 June 2007
Closing Date is 31st December 2007.
The prize will consist of a Sharp 32” Aquos LCD TV.
If the advertised prize is no longer available at the time of awarding the prize we will substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
- Winner must be aged 18 and over
- Must be a UK Resident
- You must have tenanted or bought a property through our agency.
Wishing you luck!
