Eagle Estates

Eagle Estates Limited operates as an independent letting agent based in Northampton, specialising in House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) management, residential lettings, and the sale of residential properties. The firm is situated at 41 Sheep Street, Northampton NN1 2NE. Eagle Estates Limited provides assistance with HMOs, single let properties, and investments, serving as a local property agent in the Northampton area. The company maintains regular office hours from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and offers an out-of-hours service for its landlords, tenants, and vendors.

The company offers a comprehensive property management service designed to manage properties for landlords. This service includes marketing properties to identify suitable tenants and conducting appropriate referencing for prospective occupants. Eagle Estates Limited aims to initiate tenancies within 21 days of a reservation being placed. Upon a tenant moving in, the company undertakes meter readings and creates a detailed video, written, and photographic inventory of the property.

The firm also handles the handover of keys and the signing of necessary tenancy documents. Eagle Estates Limited manages monthly rent collection and has established processes for rent management. The company conducts formal inspections of properties twice yearly. For HMOs, monitoring occurs more frequently during viewings and cleaning visits carried out by a trusted supplier.

These inspections enable the firm to identify and address any maintenance requirements that tenants may not have reported. Essential maintenance work is typically undertaken on a 'quotation first' basis, though the company acts on behalf of landlords to ensure tenant health, safety, and security in emergency situations. The company prioritises works related to heating, water, property damage from leaks, and security concerning locks and windows. As managing agents, Eagle Estates Limited serves as the primary point of contact for tenants, thereby removing the need for direct contact with landlords.

The firm updates and advises landlords on tenancy issues and changes, often having already initiated steps to resolve matters or agree on terms, seeking final consent from the landlord. The company ensures that properties possess valid Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Gas Certificates before tenants move in. Eagle Estates Limited collaborates with a preferred list of contractors who have undergone a due diligence process and adhere to the firm's Code of Conduct, fostering relations between landlords, tenants, and contractors. Monthly rent statements are provided via email.

Eagle Estates Limited demonstrates a specific focus on Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), offering specialised management, agency, and letting services for these types of properties. The company's expertise extends to organising documentation for HMO properties, including those within and outside the Article 4 legislative zone, and providing consultancy services. The firm also facilitates various certifications required for properties, such as electrical, gas, EPC, and legionnaires certificates. James Duggan, the Managing Director, has worked in the property industry since 2005, gaining experience with corporate agencies and a local family firm before establishing Eagle Estates (Northampton) Ltd.