TENANT RENTING GUIDE
OUR 7 STEP PROPERTY RENTING GUIDE
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STEP 1 - FINDING THE RIGHT PROPERTY
One of the first steps is to decide where you want to live. You should consider transport links, amenities, schools or property prices.
Nottingham offers a wide range of choices, from quiet residential towns such as Ruddington or Arnold, more central towns like West Bridgford, or living in the City Centre.
Next consider what type of property would you like to rent and do you have specific requirements such as en-suite. Room size, property and facilities will all impact the price.
When do you want to move? You should look for your new property at least a month before moving.
What is your budget? Knowing what you can spend per month is crucial when choosing the perfect property.
STEP 2 - BOOK A PROPERTY VIEWING
- The advertised room and its content. The majority of our rooms are fully furnished with a bed, wardrobe, drawers. Some also have a desk and chair.
- For house shares we will show you the communal areas of the property and any additional storage areas available.
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STEP 3 - SECURING THE PROPERTY
- Photo ID (Passport or Driving License)
- Proof of Address – EXAMPLES
- Proof of Income
- One month most recent bank statement with the front sheet
STEP 4 - PAYING THE DEPOSIT
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PROCESSING YOUR
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STEP 5 - PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION
Our dedicated office staff will process your application which can take up to 7 days but is usually faster. Please let us know if you urgently need to move before this. Our process consists of 3 checks;
- A previous landlord reference check to assess suitability.
- Next of Kin check to confirm with your next of kin they are happy for us to store their number and contact them in case of an emergency. We are required to do this in line with GDPR
- Employer reference check to confirm you are an employee at your stated place of work.
Furthermore, in the application process;
- We require tenants to have no criminal record
- For a room in a house share, we don’t usually perform credit checks
- Students and unemployed people are required to pay a minimum of 3 months rent in advance, sometimes more depending on the landlords requirements.
- For those self-employed, we need 6 months evidence of ability to pay the rent
STEP 6 - SIGNING THE TENANCY AGREEMENT
The tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract that sets out the agreement between the landlord and tenant.
It sets out the terms and conditions of the tenancy.
Each contract is personal to the tenant and ensure the rights of both the tenant and landlord.
For example, the tenancy agreement will give you your right to occupy the property and gives the landlord their right to receive the rent.
Both the landlord (or agent on behalf of) and tenant are required to sign the agreement. If a guarantor is required for your tenancy, they will need to sign the tenancy agreement as well.
Other important information included in the tenancy agreement is the rent price, payment date, utilities included and length of tenancy.