Landlord Property Management Bristol | Ask Lavinia

LET’S WORK TOGETHER!

Ask Lavinia Ltd can offer a bespoke property management service ranging from a fully managed portfolio to a tenant find service on either a short or long term let. We are very selective about Landlords we work with as we understand renting a place needs to feel like a home that is well maintained and fully compliant.  We’ve been tenants ourselves and we know what a good letting agent looks like.  We aim to deliver an outstanding service, which means fast response times to any issues raised, with a friendly and approachable team of experts who will look after your property as if it were their own. 

We advertise, select suitable tenants, and reference them.  (All our tenants come with Landlord Insurance too, unless otherwise advised). We create contracts, inventories, and undertake all safety certification and annual updates making your investment fully compliant. Once the tenants have moved in, we manage all ongoing maintenance and emergency call outs on a 24/7, 365 days a year for our fully managed clients.  We will create a profile for you to access our Property File system so you can view and retrieve all your documents and tenants can report any maintenance issues.

We understand it takes time to manage all the complex stages of property management and compliance. We take the hassle out of everything and stay up to date with the ever-changing world of legislation to ensure your legal liabilities are met.  Whether you are a professional property investor looking for a hands-off approach to your portfolio, a new landlord starting out on your property journey, a tenant looking for a new home or a guest looking for a city getaway, we’ve got you covered.

For us, managing your property isn’t just about handling lettings and maintenance. We aim to get the best results through a long-term partnership. We look after your assets as if they were our own.

Why us?

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in everything we do. From our transparent fee structure, responsive customer service to our proactive approach to property maintenance, we go above and beyond to ensure that our clients receive exceptional service and peace of mind.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say
about us

“I’ve been working with Lavinia for over a year now, where she has taken over managing my flats in Bristol, both AirBNB and short to medium term lets. Over that time she has ensured all of the certification and maintenance has been brought up to date as well as bringing in new tenants after careful referencing. In addition we have renovated 3 flats to differing levels, finishing this year with a full refurb which Lavina managed with her team to an excellent result.

She and the team around her are professional, they care about the outcome, and they are enjoyable to work with. I couldn’t recommend Lavinia more”.

M. Lock

“Lavinia has provided the best service I could ask for — truly understanding, accommodating, and quick to resolve any issues. I’ve rented through several different companies before and I became accustomed to a certain level of service that Ask Lavinia has completely surpassed. Outstanding experience!“

C Teague

Landlord’s FAQ’s

We use all the major property portals such as RightMove, Zoopla, Airbnb and Booking.com

We use our extensive market knowledge and property and market data to set the rent at a optimum market value.

 We use a third party reference and credit check agency who offer landlord insurance to cover tenants who have successfully passed the referencing process.

 You cannot let a property without valid EICR, typically every 5 years, a Gas Safety Certificate valid for 12 months and EPC, valid for 10 years.

 Tenants have a right to ‘quiet enjoyment’.  If you need to visit or arrange for a contractor you must give your tenants 24 hour’s notice in writing before attending, unless it’s a real emergency.

 We have an extensive network of tried and tested contractors who are consistent in delivering projects and maintenance works at competitive prices and in a very responsive manner.

Yes, we advise this even if you rent your property unfurnished.  This ensures the condition of the property before you tenant moves in to mitigate any disputes at the end of a tenancy.  We will also take extensive pictures and a record of meter readings.

You will need your mortgage lender’s permission before you let your property.

We will need to see proof of ownership, a form of photo ID, and to complete a Landlord Documentation Form.  We will also make checks for anti-money laundering and if you are a politically exposed person.

We register a tenant deposit within a government backed deposit protection scheme within 30 days of receiving it.

 Our fees will be very transparent, and you’ll receive a copy of our fee structure once you decide how you would like to engage our services.

You will receive a monthly statement of accounts with a breakdown of all income less expenditure.

We can help maximise the return on your investment sometimes with a few simple ideas, right up to a full redesign or refurbishment.  We look at how to increase your rental and asset value and attract high quality tenants or guests.

No. Section 21 was abolished under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. All possession claims must now rely on a specific ground under Section 8, so it’s more important than ever that any ground you rely on is properly documented and evidenced.

Only once every 12 months, using a Section 13 notice. Tenants can challenge the increase at the First-tier Tribunal if they believe it isn’t in line with market rent.

No, landlords and agents can no longer request or accept more than one month’s rent in advance of a tenancy.

Yes, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a mandatory Private Rented Sector Database, and all landlords must belong to a Private Rented Sector Ombudsman scheme.

Yes, a Decent Homes Standard now applies to the private rented sector, and Awaab’s Law, which sets strict timescales for fixing damp, mould and other serious hazards, is being extended to private landlords.