Residential Letting & Property Management
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If I grant a tenancy, what happens at the end of the initial period of the tenancy?
Read more: If I grant a tenancy, what happens at the end of the initial period of the tenancy?Assuming the tenant wants to remain in the property and you are happy for the tenant to remain, at the end of the initial period you have the option to extend, renew or terminate the tenancy. For Full Management properties, Jungle Property will contact you approximately 10 weeks before the end of the initial period to advise you what your options are. For landlord managed properties, approximately 10 weeks before the end of the fixed term, the landlord will need to decide if they prefer to allow the tenancy to continue, grant a new tenancy or terminate the tenancy. If…
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How do I reserve a property?
Read more: How do I reserve a property?There are two parts to reserving a property: 1. Complete a Reservation Agreement – available here 2. Pay the Holding Deposit – see here A property cannot be reserved until the an offer to rent the property has been accepted by the landlord (or Jungle Property acting in their behalf).
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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?Yes – regardless of your nationality, if you have not lived in the UK continuously for at least the last 12 months, you will not have sufficient credit history to verify your credit worthiness. In such circumstances we would only approve an application for a tenancy if you agree to pay rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy.
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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?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 your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…
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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,…