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Trusted Residential Letting Services in Watford
Choice Lettings is an independent residential lettings company with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Established in 1988, we specialise in offering houses, flats, maisonettes, and studio apartments to let in Watford and the surrounding WD Postcode areas. Our long-standing reputation is built on strong relationships with landlords, tenants, local companies, and contractors, ensuring a service characterised by continuity and familiarity. As members of the UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA), we adhere to strict compliance standards, providing client money protection and access to independent redress schemes.Our team's extensive local knowledge and commitment to transparency ensure clients receive informed market appraisals, professional inventory services, and energy performance certification arrangements. We maintain rigorous adherence to safety regulations, including gas safety and electrical compliance, while offering comprehensive tenant referencing through Homelet. Our operations reflect a deep understanding of evolving property legislation, ensuring both landlords and tenants are protected under current legal frameworks.
Services
Property management
Tenant referencing
Inventory services
EPC arrangements
Deposit protection
Market appraisals
Compliance certification
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 35 years of local lettings expertise in Watford
- UKALA-accredited with client money protection
- Personalised service from independent agency
- Comprehensive compliance with safety regulations
- Professional tenant referencing through Homelet
Associations and certifications
- UKALA
- Safe Agent
- Property Redress Scheme
Services
Property management
We offer comprehensive property management services including market appraisals, tenant sourcing, and compliance certification. Our team ensures all legal requirements are met through energy performance certificates and safety inspections. Landlords benefit from regular property checks and maintenance coordination.
Tenant referencing
Our tenant referencing service utilises Homelet's verification system to assess applicants' financial stability and rental history. This includes credit checks, employment verification, and immigration status confirmation. We ensure all tenants meet legal requirements before tenancy agreements are finalised.
Inventory services
We arrange professional inventory checks with independent clerks to document property condition at tenancy start and end. This includes detailed check-in/check-out reports to prevent disputes over deposits. Our process follows industry-standard documentation protocols.
Compliance certification
We ensure all properties meet legal requirements through gas safety certificates, electrical inspections, and EPC validation. Our team advises landlords on current regulations and arranges necessary assessments to maintain compliance throughout the tenancy period.
Deposit protection
All deposits are registered with The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) as required by law. We manage deposit retention and release processes, handling disputes through independent adjudication when necessary. Tenants receive full protection under government-approved schemes.
Questions
What services does Choice Lettings Watford offer?
We provide property management, tenant referencing, inventory services, compliance certification, and deposit protection for landlords and tenants in Watford.
Are you a UKALA-accredited agency?
Yes, we are members of the UK Association of Letting Agents with client money protection and redress scheme coverage.
How do you handle property compliance?
We ensure all properties meet legal standards through gas safety checks, electrical inspections, and energy performance certificates.
What areas do you cover?
We operate in Watford and surrounding areas within the WD Postcode region.
How are deposits protected?
All deposits are registered with The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) as required by law.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday-Friday 09:30-17:30 and closed weekends and bank holidays.
Reviews (1)
Daniel Bell
Feb 28, 2018
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Deducted almost half the deposit despite the fact the property was infested with mould and which I repeatedly asked them to clean which they didn't even though they said they would send someone. I had two young children living with me who were affected by the mould and became ill. They blamed the mould on lack of ventilation and tenant lifestyle? Rather odd as I have lived in many properties in my life and this was the first time it occurred.
Strange no? Avoid this agency! NB I did dispute the deposit unlike they have stated here but it was refused. I had emails from Justin from Choice stating that someone would be sent to rectify the mould but these emails were deleted in error. I would not complain to this degree if I was in the wrong. Take some responsibility Choice Lettings!
Strange no? Avoid this agency! NB I did dispute the deposit unlike they have stated here but it was refused. I had emails from Justin from Choice stating that someone would be sent to rectify the mould but these emails were deleted in error. I would not complain to this degree if I was in the wrong. Take some responsibility Choice Lettings!
