How long is a typical let?
Any tenancy that started on or after 1 December 2017 will be a private residential tenancy. These new tenancies will bring in changes and improvements to the private rented sector including no more fixed terms – Private Residential Tenancies are open ended.
What information will I need to supply?
We will normally ask for a reference from your employer (or accountant if you are self employed), previous landlords reference and we may ask for bankers reference. We will also require proof of I.D. and residence by way of your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. On occasion we may ask for a guarantor.
What money do I need to find at the beginning?
Normally at least a month’s rent in advance and the equivalent of a month to a month and a half’s rent to be held as a deposit against damage and dilapidation’s.
What else do I have to pay for?
The tenant pays all the utility bills such as gas, electricity, water and telephone during the course of the tenancy, TV. License, etc; and the Council Tax applicable to the property.
How long does the process take?
Normally, about three to seven working days to take up and confirm references, clear your funds covering the first rent period and the deposit. With properties from our managed portfolio, we will also arrange for the inventory/schedule of condition and the transfer of utility accounts into your name. We will not allow possession of any property until all necessary paperwork, references, proof of identification etc have been received and approved.