We will endeavour to help you, every step of the way, in your search for a new home. Please read the following notes, and do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance. The following neither form part of a contract, nor constitute an offer. All negotiations are subject to approval of references and exchange of the Tenancy Agreements. A minimum of 7-10 working days are required between the selection of a property and the commencement of a Tenancy.

The Costs Involved when taking up a Tenancy (Please read carefully)

1. There is NO charge to register with Woodhouse Residential Lettings and view properties available for rental.

Once you have seen a property that you like and decide to take on the tenancy
2. You will be asked for an initial holding deposit of £150.00 (inc.VAT). When the tenancy goes through, this will then be deducted from your overall six week deposit. The deposit and acceptance of such a deposit does not bind the Landlord in any way to proceed. If the Landlord withdraws from negotiations, the whole of the deposit will be returned to the applicant, less any costs incurred (see No 5). 

The holding deposit is non-returnable should you then withdraw from the transaction or if the references are unsatisfactory.
Once your references are confirmed and the Landlord approves, an invoice and Tenancy Agreement will be arranged. The invoice will include:
3. The first month’s rent in advance.

4. A deposit of 6 weeks rent is required. This will be held as security against any dilapidations, the balance of which will be refunded to you at the end of the Tenancy. We do not give interest on any deposit held.

We use a professional Credit/Reference Check Company and Inventory Company
5. For administration costs including the Tenancy Agreement, you are required to pay £125 plus VAT.  The cost of the reference / credit check will be £45.00 (plus VAT) per person. In the case of Company credit / reference Checks, these are charged at £60.00 (plus VAT).

Please note that once Credit / Reference checks have been made and that cost incurred, the applicant will be liable for that cost irrespective of whether or not the tenancy goes through.
If the Landlord requires an inventory, he/she pays for the compilation of the inventory and you are required to pay an inventory check-out fee. The fee varies depending upon the size of the property and whether furnished or unfurnished.

NOTE. All of the above (if relevant) will appear on your initial invoice and must be made by cash or banker’s draft i.e. cleared funds, before occupation. A detailed invoice will be supplied.
7. In a shared tenancy, all signatories are jointly and severally liable for payment of rent and all other matters relating to the tenancy. In such cases tenants are requested to open an account and arrange for ONE standing order to be made, as outlined in the lease, for rental payments. In a sharing situation, if one of the sharers leaves the property, the remaining tenants are responsible for the payment of the rent in full. NOTE, another person cannot take the place of someone who has left, without a new Tenancy Agreement being made and references being taken.

8. No pets or smokers will be permitted without the Landlord’s prior consent and other restrictions may apply.

9. All Tenancy Agreements are subject to satisfactory references being received and approved by the Landlord.