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RESIDENTIAL LETTINGSAs soon as we are instructed on a property our aim is to sign up a reliable tenant who will take care of the property and pay a market rent. We know that our clients often do not want to be involved in the irritations of the residential or commercial lettings market so we also provide a property management service, keeping abreast of regulations so that our clients don&#39;t have to.It should be no surprise that Balfours is Shropshire&#39;s largest residential lettings agent: We know how to position a property on the market. We have invested in a state of the art web based lettings database that generates 80% of our enquiries. We know what our clients are looking for and we know how to provide it. Balfours Property Professionals offer a wide variety of rural property services which include: RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL SALES – With dedicated teams in Shrewsbury’s Square and Ludlow’s Broad Street, Balfours residential sales will each year be involved in transactions valuing approximately £200m, located throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, The Welsh Marches and surrounding areas. ESTATE MANAGEMENT – Balfours have the region’s largest group of Chartered Surveyors, with a variety of experience and specialist skills. This wealth of experience means Balfours have Chartered Surveyors with the knowledge to solve any estate management problem and continuously meet client’s needs and expectations.    STRATEGIC PLANNING - Balfours committed Strategic Planning team offer clients valuable, expert advice to suit their particular circumstance, covering all parts of rural business from progression plans to business advancement methodologies.ACCOUNTS AND BOOKKEEPING – Balfours Accounts and Bookkeeping team offer a service tailored to clients specific requirements, from individual tasks for businesses like dealing with payroll, to full account management packages, taking the responsibility and worry away from clients.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – With a wealth of experience in local planning matters, Balfours Planning and Development team are proven in accomplishing full consents with no adverse conditions, resulting in successful, profitable outcomes for clients. BUILDING DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Balfours Building Design and Project Management team offer a service to suit individual client’s needs, from design creation through to final completion, or simply assisting with a small part of a project. With years of experience, in a range of projects, the team can create a package to suit any client’s project.FARM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION – Balfours offer practical advice to farmers, helping plan the best methods of growth and diversity for their business, as well as ensuring farmers are aware of opportunities and prepared for ever changing legislation.VALUATION AND INSURANCE – Balfours Registered Valuers carry out valuations for all types of property, to the highest industry standard, compliant with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Valuation Manual (Red Book).COMMERCIAL – Balfours provide its clients management, sales and lettings of commercial premises and telecommunication sites.EQUESTRIAN – Balfours have equestrian specialists who can help with any venture. If it’s a personal hobby or a business idea, the team can assist with design, planning, building and management of your equestrian property.BALFOURS ENVIRONMENT AND RENEWABLES – With knowledge of local renewable suppliers, and experience in gaining planning permission for all types of environmental installations, the Environment and Renewables team can offer advice on environmental schemes, helping to take them from an idea to a reality.

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In the heart of the county, Shrewsbury is a charming combination of cobbled streets, Georgian buildings, The Quarry Park complete with bandstand along the River Severn one could almost be transported back in time.  Steeped in history it is the birth place of Charles Darwin.   But then there are lively bars and restaurants, a good club scene, the theatre Severn,  Shrewsbury Football  &amp; Rugby Clubs, outdoor concerts, a castle and more independent shops than anywhere else in the country, why live anywhere else?

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Holding Deposit (per tenancy): One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right- to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Tenancy Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year): Five weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. 
Tenancy Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year): Six weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. 
Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. 
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s): Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s). 
Variation of Contract: (Tenant’s Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. 
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request): Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy. 
All charges are inclusive of VAT &amp; may be subject to change 
Client Money Protection provided by RICS 
Independent redress provided by The Property Ombudsman

The team at Balfours have managed my rental property for the last 4 years. Their service has been second to none.

Excellent customer service and professionalism - Balfours made the effort to return my call following our initial enquiry into a property, others across the county have to date been awful with their customer service.

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