You can visit our website at any time and view our available properties . Alternatively, you may wish to register your details by completing our online form.
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You can arrange a viewing by giving us a call on 01908 639098 or sending us an email to info@affinity-lettings.co.uk. We will then arrange a convenient day and time to meet you at the property. view our Privacy Policy for how we handle the contact information you pass over to us
If you decide you like the property, you will need to complete an application form and pay a holding fee of 1 weeks rent per property which if successful will be used to offset against your first months rent . This will automatically remove the property from the market and ensure no further viewings take place.
We will require personal information,relevant ID along with details of your employer and a previous landlord (if applicable) and copies of your the last 3 months bank statements. To complete the process we will carry out a credit and reference check with an independent and regulated agency.
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This is a fee payable to reserve a property whilst you undergo referencing.
It will equate to the equivalent of one weeks rent of your chosen rental property and is payable per property.
Once you complete referencing and assuming all is well to proceed to a tenancy, this fee is credited against your first months rent.
Tenancies are expected to commence within 14 days of the holding fee being paid unless agreed otherwise.
See our Tenant Fee Structure for a clear explanation of all of our fees.
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Any adult over the age of 18 who will be residing in the property must complete an application form and provide the required ID.
Already viewed your perfect home with Affinity? Complete a tenant application form here
Yes, we will need to ideally see your passport along with any necessary ID in line with 'Right to Rent' checks. If you cannot provide sufficient ID, please contact us.
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Depending on the circumstances, on some occasions a guarantor can be used to support your application. A guarantor is used as a backup and must complete an application form . Should the guarantor also fail referencing, it may be possible to pay six month's rent in advance. Affinity Lettings would require the landlord's permission to do so.
Once we've received a satisfactory result from all your checks, we will agree on a date for your tenancy to commence and draw up the necessary paperwork. At this point we will let you know the final balance that is due including deposit and rent.
A tenancy agreement is a legally binding document which details the obligations and responsibilities of the Tenant and the Landlord. Most of our agreements are referred to as Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements or ASTs. Tenancy Agreement
Our minimum period is for six months, in some instances we can grant a longer term such as 12 months. However, if you are new to letting and/or the area, we recommend starting with six months to give you flexibility if your circumstances change.
Affinity requires a deposit equal to Five week's rent. This deposit is used as a form of assurance to the landlord that in the event of the property being damaged or left in an unclean state, the deposit can be used to cover some of these issues. In accordance with the Housing Act 2004 all deposits must be held in a tenancy deposit scheme. Affinity registers all deposits with the DPS (Deposit Protection Service) a government approved custodial scheme.
DPS terms and conditions available to read here
The preferable way to pay is via standing order/bank transfer.
We do also accept debit card payments over the telephone or at our office in person.
In most cases (unless agreed otherwise) rent must be received each month by the due date being the anniversary day of when you moved in. For example: if you tenancy commenced on 10th of a month, then your rent will be due by no later than the 10th of every month thereafter.
Please note; your tenancy is at risk and you will lose your home if you fail to make your rental payments in full and on time. Please ensure you do not fall into arrears and do talk to us at the earliest time should you foresee any difficulties.
You will be responsible for paying your utilities such as water, gas and electricity. As part of the move in process, Affinity will notify the relevant companies and provide meter readings accordingly.
You will also be liable for Council Tax and appropriate insurance for personal belongings.
Affinity will contact you approximately two months before you tenancy is due to expire to discuss extending the term and drafting a new agreement.
If you decide to leave the property, we require one month's written notice of your intent to do so. However, if you are still within your fixed term contract and have more than one month remaining, you will still be liable and responsible for that property. If may be possible to release you from your contract early on the basis we find a new tenant, but this would need to be agreed by the landlord.
This depends on the property. Please inform Affinity when you first register your interest if you have a pet, we will then advise you whether pets are allowed. Some landlords are happy to accept pets but may ask for a higher rent. You will also be expected to leave the property free from per hair, fleas and any damages caused by the pet. It is therefore likely that you may well need to arrange to have the carpets steam cleaned and fumigated upon vacating the property to ensure you meet this requirement.
As an agency we accept housing benefit/universal credit on all* properties that we market.
Benefit applicants are welcome to apply alongside any working tenants.
Our referencing process is initially based on the evidence provided to prove affordability, followed by selecting the most suitable candidate based on character and conduct references.
*Whilst we work to encourage all lenders to not put any restrictions in their lending based on tenant payment type, some lenders still enforce this in which our hands are tied. We understand the industry as a whole is working to eradicate such restrictions.
Information on claiming Universal Credit and what you may be entitled to can be found here
You must let us know in writing if you would like to have someone else join you in the property and whether it is to be a long term living arrangement or just a long or short term guest.
Circumstances may vary, however it is ultimately for the landlord to decide if he/she is agreeable and any potential over crowding of the property is also taken into consideration. You will receive a response from us in writing within 10 days.
In some situations you may just be asking for permission for a long term guest (anything between one month and three months). If agreeable to the landlord, we will issue you with a letter for an Authorised Occupier. This will explain that we are aware that you have the named person staying with you but that they are not recognised as a tenant and have no claims to the tenancy.
If you are wanting your named person to live with you more permanently/full-time they would need to fill out an application form and be referenced. If successful a fee of £50.00 is chargeable for a new tenancy to be drawn up for all adults over 18 to sign.
Please note: we will not agree to a full-time/permanent occupier in the property who is over 18 and does not feature on the tenancy
Please *DO NOT move anyone into the property before consent is given to you in writing.
NO. The laws are very different from a residential tenancy. A commercial premises is let under a Commercial License or Lease. Such contracts with a commercial property are often tailor made to fit the requirements of both parties and reflect the negotiated deal.
Quite often as the leasee or licensor you will be responsible for keeping the property in repair; known as a full repairing lease.
Make sure you understand what you are signing up to with a business contract as you do not have the same protection under law as in residential.
Areas of the law in residential tenancies such as Deposit Protection, Tenant Fees Act and many health and safety laws do not apply to this type of let.
See our commercial letting fee structure here
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YES, your rent remains due in full at all times and your tenancy is at risk if your fail to keep up with your payments just like at any other time. The Government have announced many measures to assist the public with being able to access funds if they have lost their employment, so keeping up with your rent should remain achievable. Do speak to us at the earliest time if you are experiencing difficulties as we may be able to speak to your landlords about giving your move time to pay whilst you await any claims for funds that you may have made to come through. See Government Guidance view
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In order to keep both our tenants and team safe during this pandemic it is important that we adhere to government guidelines with regard to attending properties for essential reasons only.
Therefore to enable us to keep updated on how the properties under our management are being cared for, we have devised a 'Tenant- Self Check Property Form' for tenants online completion. We are then able to follow up from there.
We look forward to getting back out and about on our visits as soon as restrictions are lifted.
Complete your Tenant Self Property Check here;
Tenant Self-Check Property Report
The safety of both our clients, tenants, visitors and staff is paramount. We are following the Government Guidelines closely and implementing the guidance issued.
Upon entering our office you will be expected to:
- Wear a mask
- Scan in to our venue location using the NHS Trace and Track APP or leave your details if you are unable to use this digital form
- Have your temperature checked
- Use hand sanitiser
- Practise social distancing
