Tenants
Full
Guide
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. We regret that we cannot assist DSS claimants.
Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.
Viewings
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including
evenings and weekends, and you will 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', usually equivalent to
one week's 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. 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), and a previous or current landlord.
We may also require a personal reference, and sometimes
a guarantor. In addition a credit check will be undertaken.
We will use the services of an independent referencing
company to obtain and evaluate these references.
Rents
Rents are normally quoted per calendar month 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.
Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum of five weeks rental must
be paid, and will be held by ourselves in a secure client account throughout the tenancy term.
This 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 £95 per single applicant and £140 for a joint application; (further details available on request).
If the application is not successful, we
regret that we are unable to refund this fee.
