Collection of rents is easier using an Estate Surveyor and Valuer -ESV Pius Achilike

An Estate Surveyor and Valuer, ESV. Pius Achilike said collection of rents is easier when you use an Estate Surveyor and Valuer than any other means.

ESV. Achilike made this known yesterday in Abuja .

He said one of the most difficult things in property management is rent collection, that’s why one requires a professional to handle it.

He noted that the
professional that will handle it is an Estate Surveyor and Valuer.
He/she can achieve this easy collection of rent through the following means:

Prospective Tenant Screening/Selection: Adequate tenant screening/selection is essential to ascertain the level of income of the prospective tenant, his behavior, nature of Job, etc. these will help the property manager to make informed decisions on whether to let the property to the prospective tenant or not.

Proper Documentation/Tenancy Agreement: A good tenancy agreement is necessary to ascertain the commencement of rent, landlord and tenant obligations, nature of the tenancy etc.
These will put both parties in check to ensure they maintain their responsibilities and encourage the tenant to pay his rent as and at when due.

Rent Reminder/Calls: These will put the tenant in check to make adequate plans for his rent renewal. Visiting the property regularly will also encourage the tenant to look at his rent due date.

Meeting Landlord’s Obligations: A professional Estate Surveyor and Valuer is trained to know landlord responsibilities to the tenant. Whenever tenants see or observes that the landlord has carried out his obligations, he is encouraged to renew his rent as and at when due.
Such obligations can be classified as
Roof maintenance/repairs
External repairs e.g fence maintenance among others .

He concluded that the right person for easy rent collections is an Estate Surveyor and Valuer.