Information for Tenants
We let and manage furnished rooms in shared houses throughout Stevenage. Please click on 'Rooms to Rent' in the navigation above to see our current availablity we also have flats and houses to rent and these can be seen by clicking on the 'Properties' link above, although our stock changes daily and you should contact us for current availability and to register your requirements. We provide a friendly and helpful service, we will help you any way we can to find the right Room to let, Here's how, "LOW FEE's for tenants renting a room" The minimum you will need to move into one of our Rooms to let is, to be in Full time work and have the deposit and first months rent. Evening viewings We can show you the properties you like at a time to suit you. We understand most people do not get time to spend viewing houses during working hours so we will show you properties out of working hours. In the evening. (scheduling premitting) Collection from the Train Station We will collect you from the Train Station and take you to your viewing If you are new to the area and finding it hard to get from place to place looking for a Stevenage house share, we will collect you from the Train Station or a place of your choice and take you to your viewing. (time permitting) Multiple viewings If we have more than one property you would like to see we will take you to all your chosen properties Why go to many Letting Agents when we can provide ALL you need, we will take you to ALL the properties we have that suit your needs in one go. (scheduling premitting) Guide for Tenants 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, (or two weeks for a Room to rent as the availability for rooms changes quite quickly), the nicer 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 invariably be accompanied by a member of staff, who can give advice and answer any questions you may have. We Have Probably the LARGEST Selection of Rooms in Stevenage We can collect you from the Train Station and take you to your viewing If you are new to the area and finding it hard to get from place to place looking for a Stevenage house share, we will collect you from the Train Station or a place of your choice and take you to your viewing. (time permitting) If we have more than one property you would like to see we will take you to all your chosen properties Why go to many Letting Agents when we can provide ALL you need, we will take you to ALL the properties we have that suit your needs We can show you the properties you like at a time to suit you. We understand most people do not get time to spend viewing houses during working hours so we will show you properties out of working hours. In the evening. (scheduling premitting) Reserving the property Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit', usually £100.00p per bedroom of the property you are applying for. 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 may 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. Unless Renting a room in a shared house, 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. In the case of renting rooms in shared houses usually all bills are included (except TV licence). Deposit A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental must be paid, and will be transfered to the Deposit Protection Service under the Government Deposit rules. 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 For Properties We charge £100 per applicant to cover administration and referencing costs, If you are renting a room in a shared house we