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Services
We Manage, You Live
Welcome to Keys2house, your premier source for property management, sales and rentals. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you unlock the door to your dream home or investment property. Our years of expertise enable us to provide exceptional customer service that reflects our dedication to excellence. Whether you are buying, selling, renting or managing property, our team is here to work with you every step of the way.
Property Sales
SELLING YOUR HOME MADE EASY. WE OFFER A FULLY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE, FROM THE MINUTE YOU DECIDE TO SELL TO THE EXCHANGE OF KEYS, OUR EXPERT TEAM WILL BE HERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
VALUATION AND MARKETING ADVICE
One of our experienced valuers will visit your property to provide a valuation and offer advice to prepare for marketing and viewings. This is also a great opportunity to run through our services.
‘FOR SALE’ BOARD
We will erect a ‘To-Sale’ board at your property to assist with our marketing subject to your approval. Boards will be erected to comply with the Town and Country Planning Regulation 2007.
PROPERTY ADVERT, PHOTOS AND FLOOR PLAN
We provide a complete property advert which includes professional wide-angle lens photos, a floor plan of the property, room measurements and a property description.
DIGITAL COLOUR BROCHURE
We create a brochure showcasing your property and distribute this to potential buyers to maximise exposure of your property.
ONLINE MARKETING
Your property advertised on all major portals and our website. We also advertise on social media ensuring your property has maximum exposure to a wider audience
REGULAR PROPERTY REVIEWS
We carefully review how your property’s performing and ensure all feedback is relayed back to you so your kept well informed throughout your sale.
ACCOMPANIED VIEWINGS
Viewings will be carried out by a member of our experienced team with great local and industry knowledge.
NEGOTIATE BEST PRICE
Our team of experienced sales negotiates will work with you and any potential buyers in negotiating the best price for your property.
IN HOUSE MORTGAGE ADVICE FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS
With links to over 20 different mortgage lenders, our in-house mortgage adviser offers free mortgage advice to buyers and sellers throughout your sale.
SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION TO COMPLETION
We will be on hand for any questions or support you need throughout your sale; we also keep in close contact with solicitors and other agents in your chain to ensure the entire process goes through as smooth as possible.
24/7 ONLINE PROPERTY PORTAL
You have access to our online portal this gives you live information at key stages for viewings and offers. The perfect way to keep up to date when it suits you!
EMAIL MARKETING
We have a mailing list of buyers actively looking for properties who’ll receive notification that your property has come to market with us.
Mortgage Services
Finding your ideal property is just the first step to owning your home. Once you’ve decided to buy, you will still need to organise the finance and the legal work before you can move in. Both of these can be difficult if you are not familiar with local area or aren’t sure where to start.
Whether you’re first-time buyers or looking to upsize or downsize, Keys2House can put you in touch with an adviser that will help you to choose the right mortgage for your circumstances. They help you understand the options available and the implications of the various choices you’ll need to make.
As well as discussing the different types of mortgages, what you can afford and the best one for the stage you are at, our mortgage advisers are located in-house.
They will help you organise your mortgage from the options currently available on the market. These typically include mortgages that are not available directly to retail customers, potentially giving you more flexibility and lower payments.
We can also put you in touch with a property lawyers to complete the legal work required.
So, if you need help and advice from a professional mortgage adviser, contact us.
Legal Services
CONVEYANCE SERVICE
Whatever you need to buy or sell your property, our mortgage advice and legal services have got you covered.
Need a property? We have a strong relationship with a well-established, friendly and professional law firm in the local area that can help with your legal work.
WHAT IS A CONVEYANCER?
A conveyancer is a qualified and licensed professional who prepares the contracts and paperwork needed to buy or sell your property, contacts your bank and oversees the transfer of funds. They also ensure that outstanding legal matters are addressed.
INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE ADVICE
Need a mortgage? We can provide you with mortgage advice from financial advisers who are regulated by the Financial Institution.
Letting a Property
AT KEYS2HOUSE WE UNDERSTAND THAT RENTING A PROPERTY CAN SEEM EXCITING BUT STRESSFUL. WE OFFER TWO COMPREHENSIVE LETTING SERVICES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. WHETHER YOU NEED US TO FIND YOU THE PERFECT TENANT AND WANT TO MANAGE THE TENANCY YOURSELF OR IF YOU WOULD PREFER ALL THE LEGALITIES TO BE HANDLED BY AN AGENT, THE CHOICE IS YOURS. BELOW IS AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT OUR SERVICES CAN OFFER YOU AS A LANDLORD…
Tenant find only service
VALUATION AND PRE-MARKETING ADVICE
One of our experienced valuers will visit your property to provide a valuation and offer advice to prepare for marketing and viewings. This is also a great opportunity to run through our services.
‘TO-LET’ BOARD
We will erect a ‘To-Let’ board at your property to assist with our marketing subject to your approval. Boards will be erected to comply with the Town and Country Planning Regulation 2007.
PROPERTY ADVERT, PHOTOS AND FLOORPLAN
We provide a complete property advert which includes professional wide-angle lens photos, a floorplan of the property, including room measurements and a property description.
ONLINE MARKETING
Your property advertised on all major portals and our website. We also advertise on social media ensuring your property has maximum exposure to a wider audience.
PROPERTY MATCHING
All property searchers are registered in our database, as soon as we put your advert live, your property details will be sent out to anyone searching for your type of property.
ACCOMPANIED VIEWINGS
Viewings will be carried out by a member of our experienced team with great local and industry knowledge.
APPLICANT REFERENCING CHECKS
We use a professional referencing agent to carry all necessary checks; employment reference, landlord reference and credit checks on each individual. A full report is produced and issued to you for approval.
TENANCY AGREEMENT
We will prepare and execute a legally binding tenancy agreement. Our agreements are digitally signed (which are legally binding) to provide great convenience for the tenants and to save delays.
FIRST RENT
We will collect the first month’s rent together with the deposit prior to releasing keys to your new tenant, this will be processed and paid accordingly.
DEPOSIT REGISTRATION
It is a legal requirement for the tenant’s deposit to be registered with a government approved scheme within 30 days. We will register the deposit with the Deposit Protection Service on your behalf.
24/7 ONLINE PROPERTY PORTAL
You have access to our online portal, this give you live information at key stages for viewings, applications, tenancy related information, payments, statements and invoices. The perfect way to keep up to date when it suits you!
NO LET, NO FEE!
Whilst we are extremely confident in our service, if we don’t find a tenant for your property and you don’t want to continue with our service, you won’t owe us anything.
Tenant find only service – N100,495 including VAT
We discount our fee to N85,000 when taking our fully managed service below…
Full property and tenancy management service
TENANT FIND ONLY SERVICE PLUS…
In addition to all of the above, we will also take care of the tenancy right through to the tenancy ending and the tenants leaving whenever that may be.
PROFESSIONAL INVENTORY / CHECK IN
A comprehensive schedule of the property condition, including photographs, will be taken, prior to the collection of keys.
UTILITY / TAX BILL MANAGEMENT
We will notify the local council and utility suppliers when your new tenant moves in. We also notify each company when they vacate and the person responsible in void periods between tenancies.
RENT COLLECTION
We will collect and process rent payments promptly and provide detailed statements for your information and tax returns.
ARREARS CHASING
In the unlikely event, your tenant falls behind with their rent payments, we will chase the amounts outstanding through routine calls, emails and periodic letters. We will keep you informed of progress throughout.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
We initially inspect your property around 3 months after your tenants have moved in, then periodically every 6 months. These visits are to ensure they are looking after the property and give them the opportunity to raise any property concerns.
TENANCY RENEWALS
We will contact you two months prior to the end of the current fixed term agreement to discuss your instructions. We will be happy to liaise with the tenants to negotiate a new fixed term agreement.
REGULATORY CERTIFICATE REMINDERS
We manage the expiration dates of all legally required certificates to ensure you are correctly protected. We will liaise with contractors and tenants and make every effort to ensure renewals are completed on time.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
We will consult with you, arrange and manage through to completion any work which is required at your property. We will liaise with contractors and tenants to ensure work is carried out satisfactorily.
TENANT EMERGENCY ADVICE LINE
We provide tenants with an emergency contact number for assistance during the evenings and weekends. Access is available 365 days a year and if necessary, we will arrange emergency assistance.
LEGAL NOTICES
We can complete the following legal notices if required to be served on your tenants; notice seeking possession of a property let on an AST (Form 6A or Section 8) and rent increase (Form 4).
CHECK OUT
We will carry out a detailed check out report of the condition of the property, which includes photos. This will be used to compare against the inventory at the start of the tenancy.
DEPOSIT RESOLUTIONS
We will advise and act on your behalf to defend the deposit funds in the event that a tenant disputes any deductions proposed at the end of the tenancy.
ONGOING SUPPORT, ADVICE AND REGULATION CHANGES
We will be on hand for any questions or support you need throughout our service agreement. We keep up to date on all legal changes, so you don’t have to.
Buying a house can be exciting, but it can also be a daunting experience.
Buying a house can be exciting, but it can also be a daunting experience. Whether you are looking for your first home, moving to somewhere larger or smaller, or searching for an investment property, the process can be time-consuming and expensive. But not with us.
We take the hassle out of buying a property in Lagos by maintaining close relationships with our clients.
HOW WE WORK:
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We match only suitable properties to your requirements so you don’t waste your time viewing properties that you’re unlikely to be interested in.
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We arrange viewings at times to suit you so you don’t have to think of new excuses to leave work early.
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We negotiate the best price for you when you are ready to make an offer on a property.
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We help you find the right mortgage; we can put you in touch with our in-house financial advisers who are regulated by the Financial Institution.
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We offer advice where required, for example, if damp has been reported in the property you are interested in, we can put in contact with people who can help you regarding your next steps.
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You’re always in the know as we ensure that you are kept informed at every stage of the buying process, so you can monitor the progress.
CONSIDER IT DONE
In short, we help you with all the administration and paperwork involved in buying your new home. And if you don’t already have a solicitor our team can recommend a local conveyancer in Lagos to help draw up the contracts and complete the legal work.
If you are looking to sell a house in Lagos our friendly, low-cost service makes it easier. Why go elsewhere?
Keys2House Estate Agents & Property Limited are licensed members of the Association of Nigerian Registered Estate Agents.
Renting a property gives you more flexibility than Buying
Renting a property gives you more flexibility than buying, and with our friendly professional teams, finding your ideal rental property in Lagos and moving into your new home is easy.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
We’re a family-run business and we value our relationship with our customers. This personal service, together with our professional expertise, is one of the reasons why we get so many referrals.
IN ADDITION, YOU ALSO BENEFIT FROM:
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Free registration and viewings – we do not charge registration or viewing fees.
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No application fees – application fees payable to a Landlord or Agent were banned. Fees to take care of the administration required, including checking your references, completing an inventory, drawing up a tenancy agreement and liaising with the landlord are now covered by your Landlord.
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No additional tenancy renewal fees – we do not charge for tenancy renewals.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FINDING PROPERTIES TO RENT IN LAGOS
FIRST, THINK ABOUT THE FOLLOWING:
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Whether you would prefer a furnished or unfurnished property
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The number of bedrooms and bathrooms you would like, and whether you would prefer a bath and/or shower
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Parking, garage and storage space
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Whether or not you would like a garden.
Remember – although it can be difficult to find everything you want in one place, with our team of professionals it is not impossible. Once you’re registered on our mailing list, you will be notified as soon we get news of available properties that are suited to you.
SECURING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY: WHAT YOU NEED
TO ENABLE US TO SECURE YOUR TENANCY, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PROVIDE US WITH:
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Three years’ address history
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Employment details and confirmation of earnings (three years’ accounts if self-employed)
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Contact details for your current landlord.
After signing the tenancy agreement you will need to pay the first month’s rent and a deposit (usually one month’s rent). Your deposit is held in the government-regulated Tenancy Deposit Scheme, and will be returned to you in full at the end of your tenancy, so long as the property and its contents are in the same condition as when you started your contract.
It’s time to find your next rental home. Give us a call or you can get in touch here.
Keys2house Estate Agents & Property Limited are licensed members of the Association of Registered Estate Agents.
House Cleaning and Maintenance Services
We understand that your time is valuable. There are a lot of things you’d rather be doing than cleaning your home. That’s where we come in. Our team of professionals are well-equipped with advanced cleaning tools and techniques to help you save time and increase the quality of your life. From deep cleaning to regular maintenance, we offer a variety of services designed to meet your unique needs.
Keys2house is your one-stop destination for all your home cleaning and maintenance needs. We offer a wide range of services, including pre and post-move cleaning, electrical work, plumbing, and more. We strive to provide our clients with exceptional service and expert care, so you can rest easy knowing your home is in good hands. Don't let the stress of moving get to you, give us a call today and let us help you get settled in.
