Velaris Property Management & Maintenance in Dorset

Our core offering is a fully managed service where we take care of everything—from marketing and tenant referencing to rent collection, compliance, and maintenance. This service typically costs 8–12% of monthly rental income based on the scope and property type.

Popular Service Options:

Full Management (8–12% of monthly rent): Covers tenant find, rent collection, inspections, maintenance coordination, compliance, and landlord support.

Rent Collection Only (3–6%): Ideal if you prefer to retain maintenance responsibilities.

Tenant-Find Only (one month’s rent): Includes marketing, referencing, tenancy setup.

Hybrid packages: e.g., tenant-find plus rent collection, with self-managed repairs.

⚙️ How We Manage Properties Efficiently

🔹 Service Setup

One-time onboarding appraisal and contract setup fee (typically £150–£300) to organise accounts and property details.

Initial property inspection and inventory for full management clients.

🔹 Leasing & Tenant Support

Marketing your property on top local portals.

Managed viewings, online referencing, and right‑to‑rent checks.

Draw up legally compliant tenancy agreements and register deposits with a government-approved scheme to meet Landlord & Tenant Act requirements

🔹 Property Inspections

Routine inspections every 3–6 months (included), with photo/video inspection reports uploaded to your landlord portal.

Vacant property visits for safety checks if property is between tenancies.

🔹 Rent Collection & Arrears Recovery

Monthly rent collection and landlord payout.

Proactive arrears management and arrears recovery support.

🔹 Maintenance & Repairs

Co-ordinated property maintenance using our VAT-registered, insured contractors.

Emergency callout coordination.

Repairs quotes passed through or managed with transparent 10% project fee where applicable 

🔹 Compliance & Safety Checks

Manage Gas Safety Certificates, EICR electrical checks, EPCs, smoke alarms, legionella risk assessments, especially for HMOs 

Ensure HMO licensing remains up-to-date and valid.

🔹 Renewal, Notices & Dispute Handling

Rent reviews and renewal agreements.

Serving legal notices (Section 8/21) when required.

Support with The Property Ombudsman complaints if any disputes arise 

🛠️ Maintenance Pricing Guide

Maintenance Task

Typical Price (Labour)

Minor repairs (plumbing, locks, tiling)

£30–£90 per hour

Electrical/plumbing compliance works

£40–£120 per hour

Full room refurbishment

10% project management fee + invoice

Regular groundskeeping/property visits

£30–£80 per hour

Arrange & supervise sub-contractor works

10% markup on contractors

💡 Why Choose Local Property Management?

✅ Deep Local Knowledge: We work regularly with Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch councils and licensing authorities
✅ Full-Service with Personal Touch: Every property is handled by our trusted in-house team
✅ Transparent Fees & Reporting: Online landlord dashboard with calendar, maintenance logs, inspection reports, and rental statements
✅ Works for All Property Types: Single lets, HMOs, holiday lets, or multiple units under one roof

🎯 Added Value You Won’t Get Elsewhere

Optional rent guarantee insurance referrals

Consultancy on property portfolio growth

Coordination of refurbishments or HMO conversions via Velaris renovations team

Estate agent collaboration for joint marketing or sourcing properties

💬 Managing Tenant Relations and Legal Requirements

We ensure full legal compliance under UK landlord and tenant legislation:

Tenancy deposit protection and registration

Health & Safety Acts (gas, electrical, fire regulations)

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 property condition obligations 

Tenants guided on direct communication with utilities and council tax transfers as per regulations

🌍 Service Area & SEO Targeting

We proudly serve landlords across:

Bournemouth

Poole

Christchurch

Winton

Southbourne

Broadstone

Ferndown

Wimborne

Highcliffe

Parkstone

Search terms we boost for: “property management Bournemouth”, “landlord management Poole”, “rental property maintenance Christchurch”, “HMO landlord services Dorset”

🧩 Real Example for a Bournemouth HMO

Let’s say you manage a 6-bed professional HMO, achieving £4,800/month rent.

Management fee @10% = £480/month

Routine inspections, rent collection, compliance checks included

Property maintenance & repairs managed; landlord sees contractor costs +10% management fee

Annual savings on void handling and HMO licensing oversight

✅ Final Thoughts

With Velaris Property, your property is reliably managed from guest fill to gas safety, allowing you to focus on growth rather than granular daily tasks. We deliver peace of mind, market returns, and full compliance with UK property regulations—all provided by a local Dorset-based team trusted by hundreds of landlords and property owners.