FAQs

What is the general standard of your properties?
What is the first step?
When do we need to sign a tenancy agreement and guarantor forms?
What is a Guarantor Agreement?
How long does the tenancy last?
How much do we pay, and what does it include?
When do we have to pay?
What happens to the deposit?
What happens when something needs fixing?
What happens if one of our group drops out?
What do I need to bring to the property?
What is the moving in procedure?
What is the moving out procedure?
Should we takeout contents insurance?

 

What is the general standard of your properties?
We pride ourselves on the high standards that we strive to maintain for all our homes, and they all benefit from central heating and double glazing as well as intruder alarms, and modern fitted kitchens all with washing machines, microwaves and hoovers. We have in place a constantly revolving programme of upgrading works, including carpet replacement, new kitchens etc, so that all our properties are always in an excellent condition, inside and out!

What is the first step?
As soon as you would like to view one of our properties, please call us and we will arrange to show you around as soon as possible. If you wish to reserve the property we ask that you each fill out a basic application form and let us have a deposit of £150 per person. You have then reserved your home!

When do we need to sign a tenancy agreement and guarantor forms?
Once you have reserved your property, we will ask you to all sign a standard Assured Tenancy Agreement, and you will also need to have the Guarantor Agreements completed by a parent. We will let you have copies of everything you sign.

What is a Guarantor Agreement?
This is a basic and standard document that allows us to reclaim any unpaid rent from the person that signs the Agreement (eg a parent)

How long does the tenancy last?
The tenancy commences on 1st July and ends on 30th June the following year.

How much do we pay, and what does it include?
The rents quoted on this site are per person per week, and they include all water gas and electricity charges. You will only be charged half this weekly amount

for the months of July and August (commonly know as the retainer period)

When do we have to pay?
When you sign the Tenancy Agreement, we ask that you let us have a post dated cheque (dated 21st June) in the amount of the first 2 months half rent (the retainer period). For future rents, you will need to sign a standing order form to pay your rent on the 1st of each month.

What happens to the deposit?
At the end of your tenancy, we will carry out an inspection of your property to establish any damage (other than normal wear and tear) caused to the property. Such damages would then be deducted from your deposit (as would any unpaid rent). Deposits (less damages etc) will be returned to you within 14 days of the end of your tenancy.

What happens when something needs fixing?
Simple – give us a buzz and we’ll sort it out as soon as possible!

What happens if one of our group drops out?
You are still able to live in the property but you and your remaining group would then need to cover the rent of the person that dropped out.

What do I need to bring to the property?
We supply double beds, tables, chairs, desks, sofas, a hoover, and a microwave. You will need to bring the following items: Cutlery, crockery, toaster, kettle, kitchen pots and pans etc, and bedding.

What is the moving in procedure?
We will arrange a mutually convenient time to check you into your new home, at which time we will go through an inventory and schedule of condition with you, and let you have copies of these documents a few days later.

What is the moving out procedure?
We will come along at the end of your tenancy and go through the inventory and schedule of condition with you, and collect the keys at the same time.

Should we takeout contents insurance?
Yes – it is advisable to do so. Whilst all our properties have good security and are in very safe areas, to protect against the worst happening, we would say it’s a good idea to keep your own contents insured. Please note that we insure the actual building only.