Are you looking to rent?

All our properties are personally inspected and of a high standard. Unfurnished properties usually include carpets and curtains/blinds together with basic appliances. Your tenancy will normally be an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum contract term of six months and, once signed, you are committed to pay the rent for the duration of the tenancy. A specimen agreement will be sent with our acknowledgement of your application. Accommodation is sometimes available for shorter periods within our self-catering property portfolio.

Please bear in mind that any chosen property may be subject to a minimum 24 hours' notice to view and we would therefore ask you to contact us to make an appointment before travelling any distance.

Making an application to rent

Once a suitable property has been found, an application form must be submitted by each prospective tenant accompanied by a reference fee. The information provided on this form will be used to obtain the references we require as follows:

• A letter from your employer (or accountant if self-employed) confirming that your level of salary is sufficient to maintain the rental commitment
• Current landlord's reference if applicable
• Bank reference
• Character reference

Rent and deposit

Please note that the reference fee will be refunded in full (less any specific costs we have already incurred) should the landlord withdraw from the application. We cannot, however, accept liability for any costs or inconvenience suffered by the applicant. It will not be returned if you withdraw your application for any reason or if your application is declined.

Our terms of renting require you to pay one month's rent in advance (you may be asked to pay a pro-rata amount to bring the rent due date to the 1st of the following month) and a deposit equal to at least one month's rent. All further rental payments should be made by Standing Order. Under special circumstances (if you are coming from overseas) where the provision of UK references is limited, you will be expected to provide a larger sum in respect of your first month's rent and/or deposit.

Additional costs

Prior to the commencement of the tenancy, you will be advised of the amount due in respect of your contribution towards the Tenancy Agreement, Inventory/Schedule of Condition and Check-In, the cost of which will be shared with the landlord.

Unless specifically agreed otherwise, you will be responsible for payment of all utilities/services at the property such as electricity, gas/oil/coal, water and sewerage, council tax, telephone, television licence fee and any charges associated with the usage of cable or satellite television.

Your initial account should be paid in cash, by Banker's Draft or Building Society cheque. Personal cheques will require at least 7 working days to clear.

Insurance

It is a condition of the Tenancy Agreement that you have, at the time of the commencement of the tenancy and for its duration, household insurance for a minimum sum insured of £5,000. This can be arranged for you under a policy offering protection for your own possessions and cover against accidental damage in respect of the Landlord's contents, fixtures and fittings.

We recommend Endsleigh insurance products. Please see below for detailed information and useful links for obtaining quotations:

Household Insurance

Endsleigh offer specialist policies for all situations, whether you are living in rented/shared accommodation, buying your first home or just looking for the most competitive price, Endsleigh will find the best policy from their panel of leading insurers.

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Landlords Insurance

After consultations with landlords who primarily deal with young professionals and student tenants, Endsleigh has drawn together their established expertise alongside the needs of landlords to create an exclusive insurance policy.

Their comprehensive and competitively priced policy has been specifically designed for the specialist landlords’ needs as well as offering a monthly premium option.

Click here for an Endsleigh Landlords Insurance Quotation.

Rent Guarantee Insurance

Endsleigh are now able to bring you special legal expenses and rent guarantee insurance. Make sure your rental income is protected - Endsleigh's policy provides legal defence, legal prosecution and rent arrears cover. Choose the most appropriate cover for you, with 6 and 12 month policies available.

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Student Possessions Insurance

Student possessions insurance with Endsleigh could cost you less than you think. We insure more student rooms in the UK than anyone else and we are the only student insurance provider endorsed by the National Union of Students.

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Confirmation

Final confirmation of a tenancy cannot be given until satisfactory references have been obtained, we have our client's consent, the necessary legal documentation has been signed, and all monies due have been paid over and cleared. An application may be rejected at any time.