Residential Letting & Property Management
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If I have only recently moved to the UK will this affect my application?
Read more: If I have only recently moved to the UK will this affect my application?*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies. There is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies *** there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies *** Yes – regardless of your nationality, if you have not lived in the UK continuously for at least the…
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Can a landlord ask an applicant to pay 6 months rent in advance?
Read more: Can a landlord ask an applicant to pay 6 months rent in advance?*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act the maximum rent a landlord or agent can legally require in advance is capped at one month’s rent *** Yes – it is not unusual for a landlord to accept an offer or application to rent a property conditional upon the applicant paying rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy in order to guarantee rent payments for the fixed term. This is typically used where there is perceived to be a risk of non-payment of rent e.g. applicant has failed an affordability assessment. Still not answered…
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What is an unsatisfactory reference?
Read more: What is an unsatisfactory reference?The Applicant’s references will be deemed unsatisfactory if any of the following apply: a) The Applicant fails to provide proof of minimum income as detailed in the written particulars for the Property b) The Applicant fails to provide satisfactory references from all (if any) landlords they have had in the previous 3 years c) The Applicant fails to provide proof of Right to Rent immigration status d) The Applicant has adverse credit
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If I fail the referencing will I get my holding deposit back?
Read more: If I fail the referencing will I get my holding deposit back?If the Applicant’s references are not satisfactory as detailed in section 6 of the Terms and Conditions of our Reservation Agreement, a tenancy will not be granted and the Holding Deposit will be refunded less any reasonable costs as defined in section 4 of the Terms and Conditions. More details on what an unsatisfactory reference is can be found here
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How many sets of keys will we be given at the start of the tenancy?
Read more: How many sets of keys will we be given at the start of the tenancy?You will be provided with sufficient sets of keys for one complete set for all external doors for each tenant. Tenants will also be provided with sufficient keys to facilitate access to all parts of the property that are included as part of the tenancy including roof spaces, basements and cellars and outbuildings such as garages and sheds. You will also be provided with any special keys such as any loft hatch keys, mail box keys, meter box keys, radiator keys or electronic keys for any doors and gates that may be of use during the tenancy.
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What should I do with mail I receive for previous occupiers?
Read more: What should I do with mail I receive for previous occupiers?As part of the preparation for letting a property landlords are advised to arrange postal redirection by the Post Office. Under the terms of our Tenancy Agreements, tenants are obliged to arrange within 7 days of the end of the tenancy, postal redirection by the Post Office. Mail addressed to previous occupiers received at the property after the start of your tenancy should be returned to sender – simply mark the mail ‘Return to sender – gone away’ and place it in a post box. Under no circumstances should you open mail addressed to previous occupiers. Still not answered your…
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Can I apply for a tenancy using paper forms rather than online?
Read more: Can I apply for a tenancy using paper forms rather than online?No sorry – In order to apply for a tenancy you will need easy access to a device connected to the Internet and an e-mail account. If you do not have online access or have difficulty using a device online we recommend you ask a friend or relative to help. If it helps, you can reserve a property, pay fees and apply for a tenant reference online using one of our office laptops but you would still require access to an e-mail account for the duration of the start of tenancy process.
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Can I put pictures on the walls?
Read more: Can I put pictures on the walls?Yes – make it your home – Any pictures must be attached, fixed or hung in accordance with the conditions of your tenancy agreement which typically are: Not to attach adhesives, blu-tac, bolts, fixings, nails or screws to walls or ceilings or woodwork without the prior written consent of the Landlord or his Agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld and to make good at the end of the tenancy, or be liable for the reasonable costs of making good, any unreasonable damage or marks or holes caused by such fixings or their removal. Not to fix or hang,…
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Why won’t Jungle Property provide a tenant reference?
Read more: Why won’t Jungle Property provide a tenant reference?There is no legal or contractual obligation for the landlord or his agent to provide a reference for a tenant at the end of the tenancy. Where a tenant has fully complied with all the conditions of a tenancy throughout the tenancy we will, free of charge and with the prior written consent of the tenant, confirm the tenant’s compliance and confirm the core terms of the tenancy to any third party. Where a tenant has not fully complied with all the conditions of a tenancy throughout the tenancy we will, free of charge and with the prior written consent…
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Can Jungle Property apply for me to have UK rental income without deduction of tax on my behalf?
Read more: Can Jungle Property apply for me to have UK rental income without deduction of tax on my behalf?No sorry we can’t. The easiest way to apply to have UK rental income without deduction of tax is to complete the application form here For more information or help in completing the application form please call 03000 516 644 or if you are calling from abroad +44 3000 516 644