Tenants Info

Tenants Information
Guide for Tenants We let and manage unfurnished flats and houses, contact us and register your requirements with our FREE property search. Please note that for your safety and peace of mind: All of our managed properties are CORGI gas safety certificated, and inspected for electrical safety, and furniture fire safety Tenancy deposits will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations. 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 two months 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 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'. 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 Each tenant over 18 will be required to complete a tenancy application form. This will be processed at a cost of £25 per application. 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 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. 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. For tenancies in Scotland the deposit will be held within our client account or with the Landlord if we do not manage the property.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. Utilities We can organise a full range of services including home phone, mobile, gas, electric and internet all on one bill with one monthly direct debit for ease of budgeting. We can also show you a way to get discounts of 20-30% on the above and even get all your utilities for free forever, hard to believe well ask us for details and we will show you.

Tenants Information

Guide for Tenants

We let and manage unfurnished flats and houses, contact us and register your requirements with our FREE property search. Please note that for your safety and peace of mind:

All of our managed properties are CORGI gas safety certificated, and inspected for electrical safety, and furniture fire safety

Tenancy deposits will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations.

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 two months 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 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'. 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
Each tenant over 18 will be required to complete a tenancy application form. This will be processed at a cost of £25 per application. 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 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.

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. For tenancies in Scotland the deposit will be held within our client account or with the Landlord if we do not manage the property.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.

Utilities

We can organise a full range of services including home phone, mobile, gas, electric and internet all on one bill with one monthly direct debit for ease of budgeting. We can also show you a way to get discounts of 20-30% on the above and even get all your utilities for free forever, hard to believe well ask us for details and we will show you.