Payments

What financial commitment is required should I rent a property?

Unless otherwise stated, a tenant is responsible for monthly rent, in advance, including water/sewerage rates, gas, electricity, oil, telephone, council tax and television.

How much will I need to apply for a rental property?

a. A holding deposit
b. An application fee per applicant over 18.  A married couple or couple living together for more than two years will be treated as one applicant. This is your contribution towards administration and credit checking cost. This is not refundable if you decide not to proceed with the tenancy or Information given on the application is false or you do not meet the Decrees (Scotland), Individual Voluntary Arrangements or Bankruptcies or A CCJ/CD totaling more than £300, disclosed or otherwise or More than one CCJ/CD, disclosed or otherwise or an adverse reference from your previous landlord, managing agent or employer.

When do I pay?

Funds for holding deposit and application form immediately with application form. All cheques to be made payable to ChampionHolmes Client 1 account.  Initial rent should be cleared prior to a tenancy commencing, preferably direct into our Client Account. Cash, Bankers Draft and Building Society cheques will be accepted on day of tenancy commencement.

Type of Tenancy
Unless otherwise requested a property will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum six month term.