Finding a property

Your 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. We will also log your details so that we can contact you as suitable properties become available. We suggest that you start looking about a month before you wish to move. Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings and weekends.

How do I reserve my ideal property?

Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit' the equivalent to one week's rent. We will use email, online forms and electronic documents (pdf) to keep costs to a minimum and speed up the process.

Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead, the holding deposit will be deducted from the 1st months' rent.

Please note the deposit maybe be forfeited if you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide complete and accurate information in your application.

If the landlord declines to grant the tenancy, the holding deposit will be refunded.

References

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, the right to rent and credit check will be undertaken. We use the services of an independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references.

Rents

Rents are normally quoted per calendar month and payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually responsible for Council Tax, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs.

Deposit

A maximum security deposit 5 weeks of the monthly rental will normally be required. The deposit is held to cover damage, breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy agreement.