Renting a Property with Shepherds

Things to consider or do before you start looking for a rental property …

Renting a property should be a fairly quick process. From the time a property is made available, most landlords are expecting to rent that property within weeks, or certainly within the month – unless specifically detailed in the advert as being a set date.

They want the best person, who meets their criteria to be able to move in and start occupation as quickly as practicable. Assuming all of the relevant checks have taken place.

Are You Proceedable?

Take the time to check, especially if you are in rented property and have to give notice, or are in a fixed term contract.

Check Your End Date?

You will need to check the end date, break clause or termination penalties, if you are looking to leave early. You must be realistic and honest about your ability to proceed.

Anything to declare?

Do you have any County Court Judgements or Bankruptcy? As these may reduce your chances of completing referencing.

Holding Deposit

In addition to the reference and administration fees (refer to agent or property details where information on charges are published), you will need to pay the holding deposit to secure the property whilst referencing takes place.

First Rent Payment

If satisfactory referencing is concluded, you will need to have funds available to transfer the 1st rent (in advance) along with the dilapidation & holding deposit.

Pets and Additional Payments

Pets, smoking and high rent properties normally require 2 x rent value for deposit Standard rentals under £1500 – generally require 1.5 x rent value for deposit unless otherwise stated.

These funds are payable through the banking system/on-line banking or by cheque and are not acceptable in CASH.

Getting your paper work ready can increase your chances of securing a property…

As rental properties are in high demand, applicants often miss out on a property due to the time it takes them to get their paperwork to us.

It is essential that the application form is completed and returned as soon as practicable with all of the relevant information and documentation requested.