Finding The Right Property
Our advisors are specially trained and equipped to assist you in finding properties to rent that will meet your needs. We maintain a database of properties available to rent and of prospective Tenants and their requirements. As properties become available, our first action is to contact waiting Tenants on the database, who's requirements match the property. Typically, properties to rent become available about two months before occupancy date, so where possible it is advisable to start looking early.
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Chauffeured Viewings
Having identified a potentially suitable property, we will arrange a viewing. This will be at a time to suit you, and could be at evenings or weekends, subject of course to the Landlords permission. All viewings will be accompanied by a member of staff, who will be able to provide immediate advice and answer any questions you may have.
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Making An Offer / Application
Having decided on a property you like, you will need to complete a written application form. At this time any details or requirements can be provisionally agreed, such as occupancy date, duration of the letting, and such like .
On application, a Reservation Deposit will be required. This will be deducted from the Rent due before occupation. If we or the Landlord decline your application it will be refunded. It will however not be refunded if you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if the tenancy fails to proceed due to incomplete or inaccurate information provided in the tenancy application.
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Providing References
We will take references on behalf of the Landlord. Normally these will include your employer, any former landlord and a character reference. In addition a credit check will be undertaken.
Where a Tenant is unable to meet the required income or credit checks, the Tenant may have a Guarantor agree to underwrite any rent liabilities.
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Rent
Rents are normally quoted on a calendar month basis. In addition, the Tenant is usually responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs.
Rents are payable by standing order (unless alternative arrangements are agreed in advance) to our Company bank account monthly in advance, with the first month's rent due before taking occupation of the property.
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Deposits
A deposit (or 'bond') is required prior to occupation. This is normally equal to six weeks rent, and can be confirmed by our advisor. Where we are managing the property, this is held by ourselves as stakeholders in a client account until the end of the tenancy. Where we are not managing the property it may be passed over to the Landlord if this is requested by them.
The deposit is held to cover any breakages, damage, or other Tenant liabilities. Where we are managing, at the end of the tenancy we will check the property in the presence of the Tenant and assess any damages and deductions due.
Please note that the deposit cannot be used by the Tenant to cover rent.
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Administration and Agency Fees
A fee is due to this company prior to the start of the tenancy to cover the Tenant's share of administration costs, including preparation of the tenancy agreement and any legal notices, referencing and credits checks, the check in when moving in and the check out when moving out.
Austin Knight believe in keeping fees charged to tenants to an absolute minimum and are only to cover the above mentioned costs – Please Contact Us For Further Information.
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