Tenants Info
We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and
houses throughout Chippenham in Wiltshire. Please click
on 'Properties' above to view a shortlist, although our
stock changes daily and you should
contact
us for current availability or to register
your requirements. Please note that for your safety and
peace of mind -
• All of our managed
properties are "GAS SAFE" 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.
You can use the menu bar above to find other related
information.
Guide for Tenants
Finding a property
CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE
The first step is to contact us to provide brief details
about yourself and about the accommodation you require.
We then search our database for suitable properties for you to
view. If not urgent, we log your details so that we can contact
you as suitable properties become available. It is wise to start
looking about a month before you wish to move, as the nicer
properties are viewed and reserved quickly. We regret that we
cannot assist dss claimants. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum
term of 6 months.
Other Areas
If you are looking for a property to rent outside CHIPPENHAM,
please go to our UK Network page.
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', usually equivalent to one
week's rent. Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead, this will be
deducted from the monies due before you
move in. If the landlord declines to grant the tenancy, it
will be refunded. However 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 college), and a previous or current landlord.
We may also require a personal reference, and sometimes a guarantor.
In addition a credit check will be undertaken. We may use the
services of an independent referencing company to obtain and
evaluate these references.
Rents
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable monthly
in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council
Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity
and Telephone costs. All rents are payable by bank standing order to our
company bank account.
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 £40 to cover administration and £40 per applicant
for referencing costs. These will only be taken if you decide to proceed
with tenancy application and are non-refundable.
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