What notice do I need to give to leave ?
One months notice. Or one months rent in lieu.
Are the properties furnished ?
Properties are fully furnished. Please enquire if you require unfurnished.
What is included in the rent ?
If you rent a room, the rent will normally include all bills – such as council tax, water, broadband, TV Licence – except Gas & Electricity, which are payable as the bill becomes due (quarterly).
If you rent the whole property, you will normally be liable for all bills.
What is my initial financial commitment ?
Normally a deposit of one months rent, plus one months rent in advance will be required. Assistance/flexibility maybe available.
How long is the tenancy ?
The initial tenancy for a whole property will normally be for a minimum of six months. The initial tenancy for a room will normally be somewhere between three and six months.
Short term rentals are sometimes possible on some properties.
What about pets & smoking ?
Smoking & Pets will need to be agreed beforehand.
Do I have to be working ?
Not necessarily. It depends on your circumstances. Students are accepted.
If you are a DSS claimant details /proof of your housing benefit claim will be required.
Are photocopies of the ID OK ?
A photocopy of any ID will be required upon a successful let – but the originals must also be presented for inspection.
What other ID do I need ?
If the identity you choose does not have a (recent-ish) photo, then a photo will also be required.
What financial proof do I need ??
One of your ID’s should include an institution you have a financial account with. The financial institution requirement is NOT required to check ANY financial details – it is purely to link you to an address.
- Financial institution – Utility bill, Bank/Credit Card or other financial stmt
What do I need to secure a room/property?
Can you please provide at least one of each proofs: residence , identity, (work/student/other) reference.
- Proof of residence can include Utility bill, Bank/Credit Card or other financial stmt, driving licence or similar. (originals please).
- Identity can include passport, payslip, driving licence or similar.
- References – can include written reference from employer, contact details for employer, landlord contact details, contact details for personal reference or similar.
- Please provide some ID/link/reference to your employment/student status.