The Check-In takes place on the day the tenancy commences at a time that suits you. To arrange a Check-In please use our online appointment request facility here or contact our office details here
Category: Start of Tenancy
What is a Check-In?
This is when we meet the prospective tenants at the property on the day the tenancy starts. During the meeting we provide you with prescribed (in law) information, test the alarms, check the property against the Inventory and Schedule of Condition Report, take meter readings and provide you with keys and any manufacturer’s instructions for any […]
I am about to change jobs, what employer details should I provide for references?
You should provide details for all employers that span any part of the fixed term of your tenancy e.g. you are currently working full time with one employer for the4 weeks, after which you are changing jobs to a new employer but plan to start the tenancy this week – both the old and the […]
If my tenancy commences on the 6th will this be the day my rent is payable?
The first rental payment is to be made on or before the commencement of the proposed tenancy. If the tenancy commences on the 6th the rent due date will be the 6th day of each month (assuming monthly periodic). We ask that Standing Orders are set up for 3 days before rent due date to […]
Is the holding deposit the tenancy deposit?
The Holding Deposit together with the additional Deposit becomes the Tenancy Deposit if a tenancy is granted and is transferred in its entirety to the custody of the Deposit Protection Service (the DPS). Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article […]
How long will the initial period of my proposed tenancy be?
The initial period of the tenancy is as long as you want subject to the agreement of the landlord. If the applicant or landlord do not specify or agree an initial period in advance of the tenancy being granted, by default the tenancy will have an initial term of 6 months. Still not answered your […]
Do I need to contact energy providers at the start of my tenancy?
No – We will on your behalf notify, at the commencement and at the end of the tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of Council Tax and any providers of any electricity, gas, oil and any other relevant fuels, water and environmental services to the property. If you have not received a welcome […]
Can I change my energy supplier?
Yes – see here
If my offer is accepted what are the next steps?
The granting of a tenancy will be subject to: • Completion of Reservation Agreement and payment of Holding Deposit • Completion of tenant reference application and satisfactory references (incl. any pet references and references from all landlords in the last 3 years) • Provision of proof of immigration status • Provision of proof of personal […]
What documents are acceptable for proof of right to rent immigration status?
Lists of acceptable documents can be found in the Right to Rent Checks: A user guide for tenants and landlords available from this page here From 6th April 2022, Biometric Residence Card (BRC), Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and Frontier Worker Permit (FWP) holders will need to use the online service to prove their right to […]
