Renting a property has never been easier with Bruach. This guide will take you through the moving experience and help you find your new home as quickly as possible. So, you’ve found a property to rent and you’re one step closer to becoming a tenant.
Renting a property has never been easier with Bruach. This guide will take you through the moving experience and help you find your new home as quickly as possible. So, you’ve found a property to rent and you’re one step closer to becoming a tenant.
Whatever your previous experience or if it’s your first move, Bruach will try to make it as easy and trouble free as possible.
Be as clear as possible about what you are looking for. Why not make a list of the features you are looking for, taking into consideration factors such as:
Do you want a furnished or unfurnished home?
How many bedrooms do you require?
Is access to outside space and a driveway priority? What transport links are preferred close by?
And perhaps most importantly, how much are you willing to pay?
If you’re a smoker, have pets, or receive housing benefits your pool of properties may be limited as not every landlord will accept these factors. However, speak to the letting agent as some landlords are willing to be flexible.
At this early stage, it is a good idea to confirm any referees or guarantors you may need, to save any delay later.
Now that you have a clear idea of what you are looking for, why not use our property search to view rental properties on line now with Bruach? The next step is to arrange a viewing by calling us on 01655 331 616 or 01292 690 940.
When you find a property you like, you will need to be ready to provide references.
Bruach Property will be keen to make sure that you are a suitable tenant and that you have the ability to pay your rent, whilst also making sure that you have rented a property without any major problems in the past (if this is applicable).
If you agree, some, or all, of the following documents will be requested by Bruach:
References from previous landlords – you may be asked to give the details of where you have lived within the last 3 years.
A credit check – this will allow us to see if you have a good history of paying your bills.
Your bank details – including bank name, account number and sort-code.
Details of your employment – your employer, job title, payroll number, salary, previous employer.
When you move into rented accommodation, most landlords or letting agents ask for a deposit. A deposit is a sum of money which acts as a guarantee against:
Damage you, as a tenant, may do to the property
Cleaning bills if you have left the property in poor condition
Bills that are left unpaid, for example fuel or telephone bills
Any unpaid rent
A deposit cannot be used to replace items that are damaged, or worn, due to normal wear and tear.
Usually a deposit is one month’s rent. However, landlord and letting agents can ask for up to the equivalent of two months’ rent.
The landlord of the property is responsible for the building and accordingly is required to provide relevant Buildings and Contents Insurance for their own items.
However, as a tenant you must insure your own belongings, therefore the landlord cannot and will not be held responsible for any loss suffered by the tenant whatever the circumstances. Bruach recommend Homelet, who provide a number of insurance products for the property letting market.
The inventory is a simple list detailing every item contained within the property and the condition each listed item is in on the day you move in. This will be prepared by either Bruach or the landlord. Either way, you should go round the property with the landlord or agent and agree the state of each item before signing anything. You will be expected to sign the inventory and initial every page, along with the landlord or letting agent. The inventory will then be checked again on the day you are scheduled to move out of the property by the agent or landlord. This is one of the most important documents in the renting process and can often be key in deciding how much of your deposit you get back at the end of your agreement. You should therefore be extremely thorough and give it your full attention, while taking the necessary precautions to protect your interests.
Congratulations you can now move into your new home! Well done, time to relax and enjoy, and if you have any problems just give us a call!
Bruach Property Ltd