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An assured shorthold tenancy agreement is a minimum of 6 months. However, if you're looking for the purchase of a property to go through or you're relocating for work for a short time, you may want to consider a short let. Periods available can be anything from a month to 5 months however the rent you'll pay for these lets are significantly higher as a result.
If you’re interested in renting a property you’ve seen through Apparent Properties, please inform one of our friendly team members as soon as possible. Rental properties in Barnes are in high demand, so we recommend submitting your offer promptly to avoid missing out.
Once you've found a property you like and your offer has been accepted, you are required to pay a 1 week holding deposit. This will secure the property and we will not arrange any more viewings. The holding deposit will form part of the initial rent. If you decide not to proceed with the tenancy, the holding deposit is typically non-refundable. This is to compensate the landlord for any potential loss incurred due to your withdrawal. If the landlord is unable or unwilling to let the property to you, the holding deposit should be refunded in full.
Once you have placed your holding deposit, you will be required to undergo reference checks to confirm your identity, your place of work and your earnings, and to confirm that you do not have any adverse credit. You will also be verified as permitted to reside in the UK and are not subject to any immigration controls. You should declare if you have any unsatisfied CCJ or bankruptcies as this may jeopardise your application. You will be asked to provide a photographic ID together with evidence of Right to Rent in the UK, your earnings and your current address.
If you are on a low income or want to live in an expensive house you may need a guarantor. A guarantor is someone who should have a clean credit history, a homeowner and/or be in full time employment with take home earnings of a minimum of 36x monthly rent. The guarantor should understand their obligations as they will be asked to sign a legally binding document agreeing to certain conditions which will include paying the rent if for any reason you are unable to meet your commitment.
The tenancy agreement will be the legal document that details your rights and obligations as tenants, and the obligations and expectations of your landlord, and the agreements made by all parties. It will set out the core terms and will include all the rules of the property.
Before you move in, you will need to pay a security deposit along with your first months rent. Your security deposit is there to indemnify the landlord against loss of rent or to pay for any damage if you were found to be responsible for causing it. In general, the amount required is equivalent to 5 weeks rent. We will then register your deposit with my deposits within 30 days from the start of the tenancy. You will receive a copy of this along with the "Prescribed Information" shortly after.
The Inventory and check in processes is a formal way of noting the cosmetic condition and contents of a rented property. This descriptive information will, ideally, be supported by good quality photographs. The Inventory document is then given to all parties to sign at the beginning of the tenancy to confirm that it's accurate.. At the end of the tenancy, the same document is then used to compare the state of the property and on the findings of this comparison the deposit is then awarded appropriately.
To terminate your tenancy, a formal notice must be served. Typically, this notice period is one or two months, depending on your agreement. Ensure you provide the required notice in writing, as stipulated in your tenancy agreement.
Once your notice is served, the property may be listed for re-let. It's important to maintain the property's condition to facilitate viewings by prospective tenants. Keeping the property clean and presentable will help in securing a new tenant promptly.
On your final day, an inventory clerk will conduct a check-out inspection. This process involves assessing the property's condition and comparing it with the original inventory compiled at the start of your tenancy. Any discrepancies, damages, or cleaning issues will be noted. You will also return all keys and hand over possession of the property at this time.
After the check-out inspection, we will contact you within 10 days to arrange the return of your deposit, provided there are no deductions. If the landlord wishes to make deductions for example, for damages or cleaning costs these will be discussed with you. We will follow the procedures outlined by the deposit protection scheme in use.
