FAQ’s

Having viewed the property if you want to proceed we will send you a short email with a few questions

• Who will be rent the property
• When do you want to start the tenancy
• What is your joint salary Do you have an adverse credit history
• Do you have pets

If your answers are acceptable we will then contact our Credit Reference company who will send you an application form.

The Credit Reference company will check out your application and confirm that your joint earnings are at least 2.75 x the annual rent

This may be a problem, but discuss it with us to see if there is a solution.

One weeks rent (This will form part of your deposit)

Yes, under the TDS Custodial scheme, details of which can be found here

6 months initial minimum term. At the end of the 6 months the tenancy will continue on a month by month basis.

No, at the end of six months the tenancy will roll forward on a month by month basis?

No, at the end of six months the tenancy will roll forward on a month by month basis?

Once again, please call the office to discuss this.

Really depends how fast your employer & current landlords respond to the questions , but normally within 7 days.

5 weeks deposit plus the rent for the first month. If you start mid month the rent will be calculated on a daily basis until the 1st of the next month.

1st of the month.

Most landlords will not accept pets, but there are exceptions so please call.

We will not accept tenancy that constitute a House in Multiple Occupancy. (People who do not know each other) but sharing with your partner is fine.

6 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy

Anyone over the age of 18 who will occupy the house.

Yes, it is a legal document that can be enforced by the Courts.

This will be determined by the Credit Reference company?

The tenancy agreement makes all parties “jointly & severally liable” so if a co- tenant vacates the remaining tenant is solely responsible for the rent.

The landlords will prepare an inventory that you will be asked to approve and sign. The property must be returned in the same condition as the inventory.

Your landlord

Contact us using the repair form on this website, which can be found here.

Turn the water off at the rising mains (normally under the kitchen sink) then complete the repair form on the website, mark as Urgent and a contractor will attend as soon as possible.

Not without your landlord’s permission.

You do. It should be maintained to the same standard as when you moved in. That includes pruning of trees & bushes, maintaining flower beds and the lawn,

Your landlord will provide the name of the Utility Companies and you will be responsible for payment until the last day of your tenancy. You will need to contact the Utility Companies and set up a Direct Debit. The inventory will give you the meter reading at the time of the start of your tenancy. It’s always a good idea to take photos of the meters.

Your landlord will provide the Councils details, but you will be responsible for the Council Tax until the last day of your tenancy. You will need to contact the Council and set up a Direct Debit.

Your Landlord will insure the building but you are best advised to take out Tenants Contents Insurance as that will not be covered under the Landlords policy.

At the end of the initial six months provide you give one months notice, or at the end of any calendar month provided you give one months notice by the 1st of that month.

At least one month.

Please contact us to discuss such problem.