How it works
Landlords of modernist homes advertise their properties directly to tenants who appreciate design and architecture. This communication occurs directly between landlords and tenants, eliminating the need for an estate agent and their commission — typically 12% in central London. Our platform caters to a dedicated and growing audience of design-oriented individuals. In addition to our large database, we have a social-media following in excess of 60,000, ensuring your property gets the visibility it deserves.
Fees
We charge £450 (including VAT) to list your property on our site. We don’t charge commission and there are no extra hidden costs. The fees cover professional photography, a property description highlighting your home’s architectural history, uploading the listing onto the site and marketing. You retain control over all other aspects of the tenancy process, including viewings, tenancy agreements, credit checks and deposits.
Viewings
Conducting the viewings yourself allows you to meet prospective tenants face-to-face before asking them to sign a tenancy agreement. This not only helps you assess whether you’d like them to live in your property, but it also attracts more enquiries, as tenants generally prefer meeting the landlord over an estate agent.
References and credit checks
If you want to minimise the risk of rent arrears, you can carry out credit and reference checks on your tenants. There are various online services that can do this for you, such as the National Landlord Association: https://landlords.org.uk/services/nla-tenant-check.
Tenancy agreements
We don’t offer assistance with tenancy agreements, but standard templates are available through the UK government website: https://www.gov.uk/private-renting-tenancy-agreements.
Landlord obligations
As a landlord, you have several legal obligations. We suggest you read the information provided on the UK government website: https://www.gov.uk/renting-out-a-property.
Setting a rental price
Research similar properties in your area on portals such as Rightmove or Zoopla. It’s crucial to set a fair yet realistic rental price to attract suitable tenants. Be cautious about pricing too high, as this can lead to prolonged vacancy periods.
How Prospective Tenants Contact You
You will receive an email notification when a tenant expresses interest in your property. (Please note that your email address will not be visible on the site.)
Online Portals
We don’t advertise our rental properties on online portals — our focus is on targeting a specific audience via our mailing list and social media.
Areas we Cover
We are happy to list properties throughout the UK but primarily concentrate on London. Properties outside of London may incur additional expenses to cover staff travel.