At Homelet2u we understand finding a home can be a difficult and stressful time.

Our aim is to provide a choice of quality accommodation, owned by responsible landlords, for you to choose from.

All of our advertised properties meet current gas safety regulations (where applicable). They are maintained to a high standard and tastefully decorated.

Your privacy will always be respected by ourselves and our landlords but we will always be at hand to assist you or to answer any questions you may have.

Having found a suitable property each person 18 or over will need to complete a Tenancy Application Form. This asks for full personal details including name, age, marital status, details of resident children, pets, details of adverse credit history, previous tenancies, employment history in the last 5 years, a character referee, and authorisation to carry out a detailed credit history search.  A non-refundable 'Holding fee' of £50 will be required whilst references are checked. 

References
Referencing simply seeks to establish in all respects whether a person is a suitable prospective tenant. References will be required from an employer, present or previous landlord/agent (if applicable) a character referee for each adult applicant.  A landlord/agent may require an applicant to provide a Guarantor who will also be referenced.

Rental Costs
Assuming all references are satisfactory and the landlord accepts the application a date will be set for signing the tenancy agreement, and a breakdown of the 'initial monies' payable in advance.  These will include:

• One months rent paid in advance
• Damage Deposit (Equal to one months rent. This is held to settle claims for damage or breaches of tenancy). This is paid into a goverment run Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
• Administration Fee - FREE 
• 'Holding Fee' - 50 pounds

Example of "Move in costs" on a rental of 575pcm
1 months rent in advance £575
1 months deposit held in government DPS scheme £575
Admin fee £50
Total move in costs £1200

No Deposit?
We offer a monthly insurance scheme that removes the need for a large cash deposit (subject to status)

All the above costs must be paid before you sign the tenancy agreements.  These sums are referred to as 'initial monies', and must be cleared funds e.g. Banker's Draft or cash.  Personal cheques will not be accepted as payment in respect of initial monies.

Tenancy
An Assured Short-hold Tenancy is used for all tenancies with a term of usually 6 or 12 months.  It is important to note that a tenancy is legally binding once it has been executed.  As such it is important that tenants read through the agreement prior to signature so that everyone understands their obligations.  Ask any questions to clarify anything that you are unclear on.  Once signed it is important that all documents relating to the tenancy are retained in a safe place.

Once the 'initial monies' have been received in cleared funds and the tenancy agreement signed, keys to the property will be released to you.