`I really want to rent this property what do I do now?
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We recommend that you view the property first. Either call our contact number 0208491 3716, email, skype:kim-laing or click on the the "Contact Us..." link above to view the flat.
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If you are happy with what you see, and want to rent the flat, pay the non refundable holding deposit of £700 using the button above, bank transfer, cash or cheque (contact us for details). This has the effect of taking the property off the market for up to the three weeks it takes you to organise the move and us to check your references
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With this sheet are a set of documents that you must read, be completed and returned to the address below. Click on the links to download and print out the documents. Please note that although we give an email address we must have signed originals of the tenancy agreement (but this can be done when you move in) and the Standing Order Mandate.
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As soon as we process and check them you may move in the property. We will do this as fast as we can and notify you.
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In order that we can process them as quickly as possible we have supplied a checklist of items to give you an idea of how long it takes us to complete this when we receive them and what you can do to speed up this process. For example the payment of the security deposit and first months payment by cheque would mean that you could have to wait up to seven days for it to clear, payment by bankers draft or cash is immediate. Please note that we must receive ALL the items below before you can take up residency in the flat.
An assured short hold tenancy is a legal document that is enforceable in court and gives you and us rights and obligations, please make certain that you have read it and understand it.
q A Non Refundable Deposit of £700 – payment of this means that we reserve the flat for you for (up to) the next three weeks while you (and we) complete the paperwork and is deductible against the first months rent. You can do this using the Buy Now button above. Please note that the reservation only runs from our receipt of the money and not the promise of the money.
q A security deposit and £700 rent in advance – bankers draft / cash – immediate, payment by credit card over the internet / email – about a day, payment by electronic funds transfer (over the internet) about 4 days, cheque – up to seven days, Please note that the security deposit is lodged with a government agency and is returned at the end of the tenancy against an inspection of the property. In case of a dispute the agency decides.
q References – one financial and one personal. This is normally your previous landlord and your employer. Please make certain that you have supplied telephone numbers and that the people are willing to give the references. Please note that if the financial one cannot be your current employer you must have a guarantor. Please note that a guarantor is liable to pay if you do not subsequently pay your rent. Obviously the speed at which we check these depends on their ability to be contacted. Minimum time – 2 days Maximum time - ? as long as it takes for us to verify your references.
q Standing order payment details – please note we require all payments after the initial one to be by standing order. The completed form is sent to us and we send it to your bank. You will not be allowed to move in until we have this information. Please note this is not optional. Cancellation of the standing order at any time after its initiation will be taken as notice to leave the property unless otherwise mutually agreed by both parties. Minimum time – 2 days Maximum time - ?
q Shorthold Assured Tenancy Agreement – This can be signed and witnessed when you move in. Time – 0 days. Please note: it is initially for 6 months, if you sign it you are committing yourself to staying for that time. At the end of the six months
a) it can be terminated by either party or
b) if both parties agree it can be renewed for a further 6 months (or mutually agreed period)
c) if both parties agree it can be “held over” on a two monthly basis. Each side can give a months notice to terminate.
Return to: K Laing, admin@homes2buy.co.uk,
Signed documents (the Tenancy agreement and Standing Order payment details) must be sent by post to K Laing, homes2buy.co.uk, 66 Saville Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6DT
