Renting a property should be a smooth and transparent process. At Property Options Estate Agents, we guide tenants through every step of the journey so you clearly understand your rights and responsibilities.
We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent relationships with both tenants and landlords to ensure you enjoy a comfortable and trouble-free tenancy.
The tenancy deposit will beĀ equivalent to five weeksā rent.
This deposit is held as security against the tenantās obligations under the tenancy agreement, including:
The deposit will be protected in accordance with UK deposit protection legislation.
The tenancy deposit will beĀ equivalent to six weeksā rentĀ and serves the same purpose of protecting the landlord against damage, unpaid rent, or breach of contract.
If rent remains unpaid forĀ more than 14 days, interest may be charged atĀ 3% above the Bank of England base rateuntil payment is received.
If keys, fobs, or other security devices are lost by the tenant or anyone associated with the tenant, the tenant will be responsible for theĀ full cost of replacement.
If the loss requires locks or security systems to be replaced or reprogrammed, the tenant will also be responsible for these costs.
If a tenant requests a change to the tenancy agreement and the landlord agrees, a charge ofĀ Ā£50 (including VAT)Ā will apply.
This covers the administrative cost of preparing revised documents or addendums. Examples include:
If tenants request to add or remove a tenant, guarantor, permitted occupier or relevant person, and the landlord agrees, a fee ofĀ Ā£50 (including VAT) per personĀ will apply.
AĀ holding deposit equivalent to one week’s rentĀ is required to reserve a property.
Once the tenancy begins, this amount will normally beĀ deducted from the first monthās rent.
If the landlord withdraws from the agreement, the holding deposit will beĀ fully refunded.
If the tenant withdraws from the tenancy, deductions may apply:
If referencing fails due toĀ misleading, false, or incomplete information, the holding deposit may beĀ retained in full.
If a tenant wishes to leave before the end of the fixed term and there isĀ no break clause, the tenant may be responsible for:
These costs willĀ not exceed the total remaining rent due under the tenancy.
Certain tenancies fall outside the Housing Act. This may occur when:
If you are unsure which type of tenancy applies to you, please speak with our team for guidance.
For Non-Housing Act Tenancies the following fees may apply:
We believe in keeping tenants informed throughout the process. Below is a typical timeline of what you can expect when renting through us.
Our friendly lettings team is available to help you find the perfect property.
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Monday ā Friday: 10:00am ā 5:00pm
We will:
Many of our properties are offered to ourĀ registered applicants before going to market, giving you early access to new listings.
Once you find a property you would like to rent:
During this stage, you can also request any special conditions such as:
We will carry out referencing checks to confirm:
Typically, household income should beĀ at least 2.5 times the annual rent.
We will also completeĀ Right to Rent checks in accordance with UK law.
While referencing is underway, we work with the landlord to ensure the property is fully compliant and ready for occupation.
This includes verifying:
Any required maintenance or preparation works will also be completed before your move-in date.
Once referencing is successful:
On your move-in day you will receive:
Our team will also provide contact information should you require assistance during your tenancy.
AtĀ Property Options Estate Agents, we are committed to making your renting experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
We look forward to helping you find your next home.
