Property Search
The more specific you can be about your requirements the easier it will be to match you to your next property.
The type of points you might want to consider, depending on your situation, are areas, schools, transport links, parking etc.
As renting quite often is an immediate requirement where a tenant needs to find a property in a few weeks, trying to find your ideal home is not always that easy and therefore, you may need to be flexible in terms of trying to tick every box and consider what are the most important points and working around those.
Consider Your Costs
There are a number of costs to be taken into consideration when renting a property and it is imperative that you take these into account when deciding the amount of rent you can afford to pay before you begin viewings. Typically these will include:
- Damage deposit: Normally a five-week deposit is required before you take occupation to cover any damages that may happen during the tenancy.
- Council Tax
- Utilities: Gas, electric, phone and water
- Your home contents insurance
How to Register With Us
You can register your requirements by simply calling us, visiting our offices, online using our website or just email us your details letting us know what you are looking for.
Once you have registered, we will immediately start searching for your new home. We have an extensive portfolio of properties and due to our prominence in the marketplace; many Landlords choose us to market their properties first.
To be sure that you are one of the first to know about new properties coming on to our books, it is important for you to provide us with your mobile number and email address so that you will receive our instant alerts notifying you of any new property as they come on
Viewing Properties
We will strive to arrange viewings at your convenience when possible. We will normally accompany you and viewings can be conducted any weekday and by prior appointment for early evenings and weekends.
The Next Step
Once you have found your ideal home, we will submit your offer to the landlord. When making your offer you should state your preferred length of tenancy together with any other special conditions. If the offer is agreed we will require you to complete the relevant application forms and pay a reservation fee.
Referencing
Your completed application form will be submitted to LetRisks credit referencing agency. To assist them in obtaining references, please advise your employer and any other referees what you are doing so that they can respond as quickly as possible.
All references are subject to acceptance by LetRisks and the Landlords approval. Upon confirmation that your references are acceptable, we will confirm that we are able to proceed with the tenancy.
Moving In
You will be forwarded a tenancy agreement and an advised on the final monies due and these will have to be signed and paid before completion. Any questions should be dealt with prior to your move in date to avoid an issue arising on the day.
Depending on what service your Landlord has chosen on the day that you take occupation, we will arrange for you to collect the keys and meet with an Inventory Clerk, the Landlord or their representative who will check through the property with you at a pre-arranged time, after which you will sign to accept the condition and cleanliness of the property.
You will be provided with an information pack with telephone numbers and details of who to contact on various points throughout your tenancy.
Should you have any additional questions or need clarification on any points please do not hesitate to contact us.