When you have made an appointment to view and the property has been offered to you for let you can proceed further as set out below.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
What will it cost:
You will not need to pay an introductory fee but certain costs need to be covered:
Once you have found a property that you would like to rent and in order for
us to grant a tenancy it is necessary for you to complete our standard tenancy
application form and provide us with a cheque
payable to Bullock & Co
payable towards the cost of the completion of the letting agreement and preparation
of inventory and schedule condition..
1 Applicant (one individual/husband & wife) £75
2 Applicants £100
3 Applicants £125
4 Applicants £150
Upon acceptance of your application all paperwork and an inventory will be prepared.
This fee is non refundable but should your tenancy not proceed we will provide
any necessary information requested by another letting agent or landlord. You
will need to supply us with the following information on your application, current
address, employer or accountant if self employed, current landlord if applicable
and a character reference.
All initial payments are required to be made by cleared funds prior to taking
possession, by cash or bankers draft.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Furnishings:
Part furnished - generally means the property is provided with carpets and curtains
only, although in certain instances appliances exist in the kitchen (details
can be found within the guide).
Fully furnished - will usually include all major items of furniture, kitchenware
and in some cases bedding and towels, it is however necessary at the time of
your viewing to check with us what exactly is included.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Tenancy Agreement
The Tenancy Agreement is a legally binding document between yourself and the
landlord and applicable only to the property you are renting. Your agreement
will be an Assured or an Assured Shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988
and is required to be for a minimum six month period unless otherwise agreed
in writing.
If you wish to stay on in the property tenancies are frequently renewed after
the initial period. If you are likely to leave before the end of the original
term break clauses should be negotiated before entering into the original agreement,
if not you will be responsible for the rent until the end of the term agreed.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Utility Services
Bullock & Co will
read the gas, electric and water meter meters where applicable and confirm these
readings within the inventory and subsequently inform the relevant utility companies
of the change of occupancy and meter readings. We will also inform the appropriate
local authority to confirm the change of occupancy.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Telephone & TV License
It is up to the incoming tenant to inform British Telecom that the line needs
to be changed to their name. It is important that you do not have the telephone
number changed or the service disconneded. You also need a TV licence for your
new home and this can be obtained from the Post Office.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Future Payments Of Rent
All rent is due monthly in advance and we will provide you with a Standing Order
Mandate to enable you to set up a standing order and ensure the rent is paid
monthly thereafter on the anniversary date on which you move in.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Insurance
The Landlord is responsible for insuring the buildings and his own contents
although it will be your responsibility to insure your own contents. We also
recommend that you include accidental damage insurance in case an accident causes
damage to the Landlord's property, which could seriously affect your security
deposit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
At the End of a Tenancy
You must ensure that you have fulfilled all your obligations as stated in the
tenancy agreement and leave the property as you found it or deductions will
be made from your deposit.
After an inventory and condition inspection, provided there are no missing items
or damage and provided that all bills incurred by you at the property are paid,
your deposit should be returned to you shortly after leaving the property.