How does co:home compare?
How does co:home stack up?
The landlord experience
| co:home management | co:home guaranteed | Howsy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free valuation & appraisal | |||
| Professional advice on maximising rental potential | |||
| Tenancy viewings and set-up | |||
| Automatic compliance processes | |||
| Access to our pre-qualified waiting list of housemates | |||
| Tenant check-in | |||
| Rent collection and monthly statements | |||
| Giving back with every rent received * | |||
| Proactive credit control | |||
| Tenancy renewal and regular rent review | |||
| View your account 24/7 | |||
| Tax year summary for your annual tax return, if required | |||
| For non-UK resident landlords, retention of tax and payment to HMRC | |||
| Regular property inspection visits and reports | |||
| Ongoing maintenance and repairs | |||
| Access to fully qualified, insured and vetted contractor panel | |||
| Key holder service | |||
| Arranging deposit return at the end of tenancy | |||
| Arranging a check-out inspection | |||
| Liaison and processing of dispute resolutions | |||
| Extend average tenancy | |||
| Reducing tenant turnover | |||
| Instill “ownership” of the property with housemates | |||
| Property health check | |||
| Pro-active property maintenance | |||
| Dedicated account / property manager | |||
| Guaranteed rent | |||
| Carbon neutral | |||
| Eco-friendly |
The housemate experience
| co:home management | co:home guaranteed | Howsy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onboarding support | |||
| Dedicated customer service team | |||
| 24/7 online support | |||
| Seamless onboarding systems | |||
| Active housemate communications | |||
| Community events | |||
| Compatible housemate matching | |||
| Customer happiness measurement | |||
| Online/app-based Maintenance reporting | |||
| Local business offers and discounts |
Compliance
| co:home management | co:home guaranteed | Howsy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collecting and protecting the tenant’s deposit | |||
| Arranging professional inventory | Paid service | ||
| Right to Rent Check | |||
| Accompanied viewings and offer negotiation | Paid service | ||
| Housemate-led viewings | |||
| Housemate referencing | |||
| Tenancy agreement and relevant documentation |
Additional services
| co:home management | co:home guaranteed | Howsy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPC | Paid service | Paid service | |
| Gas safety certificate (annual) | Paid service | ||
| EICR | Paid service | ||
| Rental income protection ** | |||
| Legal help | |||
| Appliance cover / damage disputes | Howsy protect |
Notes
* We will make a charitable donation to an appropriate local or national charity of our choosing for every rent payment received on time.
** Rental income protection is not applicable during void periods