Tenant FAQs

We would advise that your earnings are at least 2½ times the rent and referencing agencies insist on this or require a guarantor.

Once you have decided to take a property, you should talk to your negotiator as soon as possible and agree on the terms of the Tenancy. We will need a holding deposit (normally the equivalent of 1 weeks rent) to take the property off the market and start the referencing process. The holding deposit is deducted from the final amount payable. Once the references have come back contracts have been signed and we have received the remainder of the monies due in cleared funds, you are able to move into the on the agreed date. Tenant fees are listed below.

We normally use a referencing agency. You simply have to complete a form giving your details such as your addresses for the past 3 years, employment details etc. If you are a student you will also need to provide us with details of a guarantor. The guarantor needs to be someone who is earning at least 3 times the rent and will have the same responsibilities as the Tenant. The referencing process is usually completed within a few days but can be completed quicker if necessary.

You can obtain insurance for your own personal belongings and cover for possible damage you may cause to the property or its contents
– this effectively protects your damage deposit. We will be able to provide you with details of companies who specialise in providing cover for Tenants.