TENANTS

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 use the Property Search boxes on the right
• To register your requirements please click on the Register tab above.

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.

Tenant Fees and Costs

The asking rent does not include charges that may be payable before and/or for the duration of the tenancy. You may be required to make one or more of the following permitted payments:

A refundable holding deposit (up to 1 weeks rent), refunded upon payment of the first months rent.

A refundable tenancy deposit (up to 5 weeks' rent);

Variation of tenancy agreement/change of tenant when requested by the tenant - £50.00 including VAT (or reasonable costs incurred if higher).

Early termination fee – the maximum fee charged will be equal to the rent outstanding.

Rent arrears – interest payable from 14 days after rent due date at 2% above the Bank of England base rate.

Lost keys/security devices – chargeable at cost upon the tenant being supplied with evidence of actual cost.

Payment to service providers in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax.

Payments permitted under appropriate legislation including for damages.

CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION: We are members of Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme

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 will normally be required. This deposit will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations, and you will be provided with the appropriate prescribed information and receive details regarding the scheme used. 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.