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The renting processYou Are Here: London Estate Agents > Renting a property through Parkheath Estates To rent a property through Parkheath Estates is simple. We try to make the renting experience as straightforward as possible, enabling you to enjoy the area for however long or short your stay. The following is a breakdown of how the rental process works. If you have any queries about renting a flat or house, then please give us a call. Registration and finding a suitable propertyViewing hours Selecting a propertyTenancy agreementsdepositsecurity depositInventoryPhoto identificationInsurance
Registration and finding a suitable propertyBefore we can find you somewhere to rent, we will need to know a) your contact details, b) what kind of property you wish to rent (eg flat or house; number of bedrooms), and c) what your budget is. This only takes a moment and you can either:
• Call us; We will let you know of any suitable flats or houses to rent, and arrange for you to view available rental properties. All new property details can be sent direct to your mobile phone via a text message or emailed to an address of your choice, if you provide us with the relevant contact details. Viewing hoursParkheath Estates extending opening hours mean that viewings are conducted by our negotiators from: • Monday -Thursday: 9am - 7pm Viewings hours can be a little restricted, and we do ask people viewing a property to be punctual. It also keeps things simple if you can let us know straight away if you are interested – or not – in taking matters further regarding a property after viewing it. We act on behalf of the vendor, and we will be happy to pass on any queries you may have. We will also keep you informed about any other interest in properties that you view. Selecting a propertyOnce you have found a property, which you like, contact us with your offer, including any items you would like to be included and stating your preferred moving-in date and length of tenancy you require. Once the offer is accepted by the Landlord, we will need to carry out referencing, which is undertaken via a third party company. This is then forwarded to the Landlord for acceptance. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the referencing process. Tenancy agreementsA Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding contract between a Landlord and a Tenant which sets out the contractual responsibilities of both parties. All persons over the age of 18 must be named on the Tenancy Agreement. Prior to the commencement date of the Tenancy, the agreement must be signed by all of the parties and, when everyone is happy to proceed, the contract will be dated, by hand, to put it into force. DepositThis is payable before the Tenancy Agreement is signed and dated. It is usual to pay one month’s rent in advance, however, if you wish to change the day when your subsequent rent payments will become due, you are required to pay an additional amount at the outset of the tenancy. Please discuss this with the negotiator dealing with your tenancy. This deposit will be returned to you at the end of the tenancy , subject to the details of your agreement and the findings of the inventory check-out report. Security depositThis is taken at the outset of the Tenancy and usually amounts to 6 week’s rent. It is held for the duration of your tenancy and returned to you after you vacate the property. The Landlord can make deductions from this deposit to cover any obligations, which you have not fulfilled, for instance, the cost of any damages, removal of any rubbish you have left behind, any cleaning you should have carried out, etc. The Landlord cannot use this money to make improvements to the property, only to return the property back to the same standard as at the outset of the tenancy. InventoryAn inventory is the report detailing a property’s contents and schedule of condition. Parkheath Estates complies with the new EEC regulations which states ‘it is imperative that the landlord provides an independent inventory prepared by an independent clerk’. When an inventory is arranged by Parkheath Estates on behalf of the Landlord this must be signed at check in and returned to us within five days. Photo identificationAn original copy of your passport or photo identification such as a valid driving licence and current proof of residency in the form of a recent utility bill, will be required for file records, at the outset of the tenancy. InsuranceWe always recommended that Tenants arrange for insurance to provide cover for own contents and personal belongings. Landlord’s insurance will not cover any of the Tenants’ contents or personal belongings. DisclaimerThis guide is intended to help readers navigate their way through the renting process under the estate agency systems in England and Wales. Readers take any advice at their own risk. Parkheath Estates Ltd accept no responsibility for any action taken, or loss occuring, as a result of any advice and/or information in this guide. |
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