Information for Tenants

We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout Reading. Although our stock changes daily you should register your requirements to guarantee you get details of new properties matching your specification the instant they arrive at our office.

Please note that for your safety and peace of mind -

• All of our managed properties are CORGI gas safety certificated, and inspected for electrical safety, and furniture fire safety
• Security deposits (bonds) are held in a designated Client Account in accordance with recommended practice.

Finding a property

The first step is to register details about yourself and about the accommodation you require. We then search our database for suitable properties for you to view. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.

Viewings

Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings and weekends, and you will invariably be accompanied by a member of staff, who can give advice and answer any questions you may have.

Reserving the property

Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit', this will be deducted from the monies due before you move in. The deposit will be forfeit if you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide complete and accurate information in your application.

References

As a minimum we will require satisfactory references from your employer (or University), and a previous or current landlord. We will require guarantor for students.

Rents

Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas and Electricity.

Deposit

A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental must be paid, and will be held by ourselves as stakeholders in a secure client account throughout the tenancy term. This is held to cover damage, breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy agreement. Please note that under no circumstances can the deposit be used by the tenant to cover rent.

Fees

We charge £95 per applicant to cover administration and referencing costs if the tenancy proceeds. Additional referencing cost £25 per person.