Tenants
INFORMATION FOR TENANTS
We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout Edinburgh, the Lothians and Borders. 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 CORGI gas safety certificated and inspected for electrical safety and furniture fire safety
Finding a property
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 best properties are viewed and reserved quickly. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.
Viewings
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings and weekends and you will 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 pay a reservation fee of £100.00. 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.
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 will use the services of an independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references.
Rents
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly and are 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 deposit of a minimum of one month's rental must be paid and will be held by ourselves 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. No interest will be paid to you on the deposit held.
Fees
We charge £50 per applicant to cover administration and referencing costs.
Insurance
It is the responsibility of the tenant(s) to arrange insurance for personal possessions. You are also obliged to arrange insurance for accidental damage to Landlords property up to a value of £2500. These can be easily arranged together.
