Tenant
We are working hard to be able to offer you our lettings service and hope to do so in the next few weeks. Please contact us to find out more…
Are you looking for a property to let? Read our Tenant Guide to the Rental Process for useful information on every step of the rental journey, from arranging viewings, paying deposits, obtaining references and signing leases.
A Tenants Guide – The Rental Process
If you are renting a home for the first time, or have not rented a property through Symonds Taylor before, this useful guide takes you through the process, from arranging a viewing to organising deposits and references and once your referencing has been approved, signing the lease and going through the inventory.
A Tenants Guide - The Rental Process
If you are renting a home for the first time, or have not rented a property through Symonds Taylor before, this useful guide takes you through the process, from arranging a viewing to organising deposits and references and once your referencing has been approved, signing the lease and going through the inventory.
Arranging a Viewing
Deposits
Once we have found the right property for you, the next stage in the process is to get the owner’s approval and to take a deposit from you in order to secure the property and take it off the market. We will collect a deposit from you and ensure this is transferred to an approved tenancy deposit schemes (Symonds Taylor is required to do this within 30 days of the tenancy starting), where it will be held for the duration of the tenancy. Your deposit will be returned to you following our final inspection of the property when you vacate.
Referencing
We offer our landlords peace of mind by carrying out thorough referencing on all of our tenants before they move in. All our referencing is carried out by a registered referencing agency. The type of references we require depend on your individual circumstances, but our standard referencing procedure involves completing our application form and providing us with:
- One form of photographic identification, such as a passport or driver’s licence.
- Two most recent monthly salary slips, or a letter from your employer confirming your position within the company and your salary.
- Three years proof of address in the form of utility bills, bank statements, etc.
- If you are self employed you will need to provide three years of accounts, or your accountants contact details so that we can contact them directly.
- If you have just relocated to Scotland and you have not secured employment yet, you may be asked to pay 6 months’ rent upfront.
Lease Signing
Inventory
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more about renting a property through Symonds Taylor, please get in touch with your local team today.
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