Tenants Info
Our aim is to find you the perfect property to
suit your requirements with the minimum of
hassle.
Finding a property
The first step is to contact us to provide brief
details about yourself and about the accommodation
you require. We then search our database for suitable
properties for you to view. If not urgent, we log
your details so that we can contact you as suitable
properties become available. It is wise to start
looking about a month before you wish to move, as the
nicer properties are viewed and reserved quickly. Our
tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months,
which may be renewed if all parties are in
agreement.
- To view our selection of available properties
to let please click on 'Property Search' on
the left
- To register your requirements please click on
'Contact Us' on the left.
Please note that for your safety and peace of
mind -
- All of our managed properties are Gas
Safe certificated, and inspected for electrical
safety, and furniture fire safety
- All Tenancy Deposits (bonds) are held
in accordance with the Deposit Protection
Regulations.
Viewings
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you,
including evenings and weekends, and you will
invariably be accompanied by a member of staff, who
can give advice and answer any questions you may
have.
Reserving the property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to
reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit' (aka
'reservation deposit'), usually equivalent to two
weeks' rent. Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead,
this will be deducted from the monies due before you
move in. If the landlord declines to grant the
tenancy, it will be refunded less our admin fee.
However the deposit will be forfeit if you decide not
to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide
complete and accurate information in your
application.
References
As a minimum we will require satisfactory references
from your employer (or college), a previous or
current landlord, and a credit reference report. We
may also require a personal reference, and sometimes
a guarantor. We may use the services of an
independent referencing company to obtain and
evaluate these references.
Rents
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and
payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually
also responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas,
Electricity and Telephone costs. All rents are
payable by bank standing order to our company bank
account or your landlord's bank account.
Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental
will normally be required. This deposit will be
treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit
Protection regulations, and you will be informed of
which protection scheme is utilised. The deposit is
held to cover damage, breakages, and any other
liabilities under the terms of your tenancy
agreement. Please note that under no circumstances
can the deposit be used by the tenant to cover
rent.
Fees
We charge a modest fee per applicant to cover
administration and referencing costs.
Insurance for Tenants
As appointed agents for more than one insurance
broker we are able to offer a variety of insurance
policies for both landlords and tenants, including
the following -
- Tenant's Contents
- Landlord's Contents
Further details are available on request.
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