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instance and cannot be deducted from the deposit until agreement has been reached. • • Once the inventory check-out hasbeen completed you can commence work to ready the property for re-marketing. Repairscannot be charged against the deposit until either agreement has been reached or an award made. How often will my property need refurbishing? Asa general guide, rental propertiesrequire redecorating and re-carpeting every five or so years, although needlessto say this can vary enormously depending on the property and type of tenancy. A well presented property isessential when looking to maximise rent and minimise the time it is empty between tenancies. Improvements could be as simple as redecorating aroom and adding some new furniture, or as extensive as remodelling the kitchen and bathrooms. Choice Rentals offers a bespokeserviceto landlords. Further information is available on 01253857577 or www.choice-rentals.co.uk/ interiorsolutions. • • Refurbishment is usually required every five or so years. Chocie Rentals has a specialist department available to assist you. What happens about utilities and Council Tax? Once the tenancy has come to an end we advise utility companiesand the Local Authority that accounts need to be in your name care of us. If you are planning to move back into the property or wish to make your own arrangements, please let usknow by email at [email protected], so that we can arrange for accountsto be sent to your nominated address. Given the amount of providers in the market place and their reluctance to deal with third parties, transferring utilitiescan sometimesbe an onerousand unreliableprocess. We work with a number of utility transfer companieswho assist with the transfer process as well as offering the opportunity for your new tenant to choose a provider and tariff that best suits them. Tenants havecomplete freedom of choice. If your property remains vacant for more than a month please check your accounts and liaise with your property manager, to ensure you are meeting your obligationswhilst the property isempty. • • • Your property manager will arrange for council tax and other utilitiesto be transferred back into your name asrequired. Whilst the property isempty, the gasand electricity suppliers will remain the same As during the tenancy. If the property is empty for any period of time you should liaise with your property manager to ensure your obligationsare being met. We will ensure try and ensure services are switched off during empty periods.