Renting
can be scary!
Here
at Spencer we specialise in helping first time renters. It can be a very daunting moving into your first home or
even moving from an owned property in to a rental property but we are here to
help. We talk tenants through every step of the way making it as stress free
and as clear
as possible. We offer a ‘hand held’ service to anyone one who needs one.
Here
are a few bits of information you may find helpful.
Once
you have decided you are wanting to rent a property you now need to decide:
How
long do you want the tenancy for? We usually suggest 6 or 12 months to start
with (6 months being our minimum)
What
can you afford? The letting agent or landlord should be able to advise what you
can afford monthly based on what you earn.
Decide
which area you would like to rent in
How
many bedrooms?
Are
you wanting it furnished or unfurnished?
Do
you have pets?
Most
letting agents insist that people view a property prior to taking an
application and we are no different. We need to ensure you like the property
and have seen it for your own eyes. We understand how important it is to be
happy in your home and feel that if you are happy at home than you are able to
deal with the rest!
Read
up on who you are potentially going to be letting the property through and look out for landlords who belong to an
accreditation scheme. You may find a fantastic property to rent however the
letting agent or landlord could be dreadful and not look after you whilst you
are in there. Always read reviews!
Check
all fees before you agree to anything. Some companies have hidden
fees for example: tenancy renewal agreement fees, check in and out fees.
By law, a breakdown of all fees should be clearly visible to you in the letting
agent’s office and on their website.
Please
ensure you have the correct documentation ready when applying for a property.
Landlords and agents will want to confirm your identity, current and previous
address, immigration status, credit history and employment status. They will
want to see your passport and visa and /or residence permit (if you have
one). Also if you have bad credit history please declare it at this point
so we can advise the best way to get you through the referencing.
Also
check which government scheme your deposit will be
registered with throughout the duration of the tenancy. This must be done by
law and will protect you.
When
moving in to a property please ensure you have from your landlord or letting
agent (as a minimum):
Copy
of the signed tenancy agreement
Copy
of the most recent How to Rent Guide
Valid
Gas Safety Certificate (if gas in the property)
Deposit
protection information
Copy
of the Energy Performance Certificate
A
detailed inventory with photos. If you are not supplied with an inventory by
the agent or landlord, please do your own inventory along with photos with
dates and times on. This is to protect you at the end of the tenancy.
Never be
too scared to ask questions or query things you are unsure about.
Everything should be very clear for you to understand. If you wish to discuss
renting any of our properties or would like us to rent out your property,
please contact the office on 0114 2683682, email rent@spencersesateagents.co.uk or pop in to the office based on
Ecclesall Road.
Zoe Addenbrooke - Pictured
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