In some instances where the tenants situation placing a risk on the ability to sustain the rent, we may ask for a Guarantor, someone who can enable the rent to be paid if your circumstances change. This is a Plan B for keeping the tenancy and avoiding rent arrears. The Guarantor would be credit checked at the start of the tenancy and would be legally responsible along with yourself for the rent being paid.

Some of our landlords do accept pets but is landlords discretion. We ask that you detail your pet in the early correspondence and on the application form and then we can discuss with the landlord in each case.

General Assured Shorthold tenancy agreements commence with six months or twelve months. Longer terms are available in discussion with the landlord pending the potential stability of the tenancy. We can only accept AST’s to a maximum of three year term.

The Renters Reform Bill, when it becomes law, will give greater protection for tenants. There will be a protected first year where landlords cannot ask the tenant to leave. And,  there will be protection for parents or those tenants claiming benefits when applying for a home. Another improvement in the law will be Awaab’s Law applying to the Private Sector homes, where serious hazards will have to be dealt with in a reasonable time. We can give you a full explanation should you need to know more.

Yes, we can. This would normally be included on the advert, but you can always ask for more details. Please contact us.

You can also search the tax rates online using the property postcode: http://cti.voa.gov.uk/cti/inits.asp

In most tenancies you would be responsible for Gas, Electricity, Water, wifi, Council Tax and insuring your goods.  In some of our tenancies the landlord does apply a whole rate agreement but this is only on selected properties.

Water charges move in line with the council tax (ratable value of the house) unless there is a water meter.

Gas and electric usage can be reviewed in line with the EPC for we provide when we advertise the home.. This Energy performance certificate will show the energy efficiency of the house and potential savings from certain measures. If you do decide to change supplier during the tenancy you must inform us please. You will also be responsible for upkeep of the garden as part of your tenancy.