Tenant FAQs

Each property is different but generally speaking unfurnished means you can expect carpets, curtains and sometimes white goods only, whilst furnished often includes all the essential furnishings required to move in straight away apart from minor kitchen equipment and bedding. City apartments or short term lets are usually more comprehensively furnished. We will supply you with an inventory showing exactly what is included with each property.

YES! You will need to take out your own contents insurance out and we would recommend that you consider taking out insurance against any damage you might accidentally cause to the Landlord’s contents, buildings and fixtures and fittings. It’s all too easy to drop the iron on the carpet or spill red wine. The Landlord covers the building and his own contents against normal perils such as fire, flood or theft but not yours.

In all cases we will ask for your address history so that we can carry out a search via a Credit Reference Agency. We will also approach your current Landlord or Agent (if you are renting) as well as obtaining a written reference from your Employer. If you are self-employed we will ask for your Accountants details and/or recent accounts.

Rent is paid monthly in advance by standing order from your bank. This is an easy way of ensuring you never fall behind in your rental payments. Be sure to tell us if your circumstances change, for instance you change banks or your employment situation changes as we can then help you to protect your tenancy. The last thing we want is for you to fall into arrears.

All utility bills are the tenants responsibility except where agreed otherwise with the Landlord. You must set up your accounts with your chosen suppliers upon moving in and close those accounts at the end.