Carlisle Property

Carlisle Property Management is a firm that has provided property management services since 2015, primarily focusing on student lets and rooms on behalf of local landlords in Carlisle. The company offers comprehensive support to property owners, aiming to streamline the management process. Its services encompass various aspects of property oversight, from tenant acquisition to ongoing maintenance and financial administration. The firm manages a significant portfolio of student accommodation, including Unest, which was established in 2015 and has grown to be one of Carlisle's larger student housing providers.

Unest's main building features 49 rooms distributed across seven shared living arrangements. In 2018, Unest expanded its offerings by opening 2, 3, and 4-bedroom private flats in an adjacent building known as Woodview. Unest properties are designed to offer quality, affordable student accommodation, featuring private parking and en-suite rooms. These accommodations are suitable for students, nurses, trainee teachers, and young professionals, offering short-term contracts and group booking discounts.

Unest provides fully equipped kitchens, small double beds as standard with full double beds available, CCTV, local maintenance, and on-call support staff. All bills, including gas, electricity, water, and internet, are included in the rental price. Carlisle Property Management also acts as the managing agent for HM Homes, another provider of student accommodation in Carlisle. HM Homes was established in 2015 by David and Sara Mossop, with Sara Mossop bringing prior experience as a lettings manager overseeing residential, commercial, and student properties.

The HM Homes portfolio includes two 3-bedroom flats and a 5-bedroom house share, all furnished to a high standard with large bedrooms and en-suite facilities. Carlisle Property Management handles viewings, maintenance arrangements, and check-ins and check-outs for HM Homes, in addition to providing 24/7 emergency support for tenants. The company offers a broad range of property management services designed to cover all aspects of rental property operation. These services include a 24/7 on-call emergency line, organisation of Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and Gas Safety certificates, and fire alarm testing and compliance.

Carlisle Property Management also manages enquiries and viewings, conducts property inspections, and assists with HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) licenses. Further services extend to handling maintenance, processing work orders, managing deposits through protection schemes, and resolving disputes. The firm also oversees utilities management, including contracts and meter reads, and handles advertising through various channels such as PPC, social media, and website SEO, alongside managing payments and collections. Customised management packages are available to suit individual landlord requirements.

The team at Carlisle Property Management is accredited with The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). This organisation, formed in April 2020 from the merger of the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) and the National Landlords Association (NLA), represents private residential landlords across the UK. Furthermore, Carlisle Property Management (CPM) is operated by the owners of CCS, a related entity that manages a selection of flats and houses in Carlisle available for longer-term lets. This connection indicates the firm's broader expertise in the residential rental market beyond its primary focus on student accommodation.

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