Information for Tenants
We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout the Thanet area. Please check our Property Search to view the latest properties available. Please note our list changes daily, you may wish to contact us for current availability or to register your requirements. For your safety and peace of mind:
• All of our managed properties are CORGI gas safety certificated and inspected for furniture fire safety

Finding a Property
The first step is to contact us and 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 nicer properties are viewed and reserved quickly. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.

Viewing
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you and you will invariably be accompanied by a member of staff, who can give you advice and answer any questions you may have.

Reserving your Property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a minimum 'holding fee' of £175 (£100 towards the property and a £75 agency fee). This increases to £275 for properties over £500 pcm. If the landlord declines the tenancy, £100 (or £200) will be refunded. We can use the £75 agency fee to find you another property. However the deposit will be forfeited 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, and a previous or current landlord, as well as proof of id and address. If you under 25 years of age, you will require a guarantor. They must be a homeowner who is prepared to sign an agreement guaranteeing all financial liabilities for you as a tenant. 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 quote calendar monthly, and payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs.

Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum of one month’s rental must be paid, and will be held by us as stakeholders in a secure client account throughout the tenancy term. This deposit is protected under The Tenancy Deposit Scheme, as required under the Housing Act 2004. This is held to cover damages, breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy agreement.


Fees
We charge £75 per applicant to cover administration and referencing costs. If credit checks are required, they are charged at an additional £40 per applicant.


If you require further advice or assistance with any matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.