Renting With Us

Making Renting Easy

Renting a property through us is a doddle. All of our rental properties are fully managed by Holding Homes on behalf of our landlords.

We coordinate the relevant safety checks, tenancy administration and ongoing maintenance, giving tenants a clear point of contact throughout their tenancy.

Check out our current rentals here, and drop us a line if you would like to book a viewing.

We have also got a handy FAQs page if you would like to know more about some of the processes and terminology used.

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The Rental Process

1. Search & Viewing

Browse available listings on our website or major portals (Rightmove, Zoopla).
Book viewings with us via email or phone; we guide you through any property in detail.
All properties are advertised at a specific asking rent. We will never ask or encourage applicants to bid above the advertised amount.

2. Application & Referencing

Once you find a suitable property, you can submit an application at the advertised rent.
We work with you to get all the relevant documentation including checking IDs, right-to-rent proof, employment details, and references.
We complete appropriate affordability and referencing checks using consistent criteria for all applicants. Relevant income, including eligible benefit income, is considered as part of the affordability assessment. Where the normal affordability criteria are not met, we can discuss whether an appropriate guarantor arrangement is available.
Applicants will not be disadvantaged because they have children or receive benefits.

3. Offer & Tenancy

Once your application has been accepted, we will prepare the tenancy agreement and required tenancy information. Rent cannot be requested or accepted until the tenancy agreement has been signed. Once signed, you will normally pay the first month’s rent before moving in, together with any tenancy deposit due.
Any tenancy deposit will be protected in a government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme within 30 days, and you will receive the required information about how your deposit is protected.
A holding deposit may be taken while an application is processed and is capped at one week’s rent.

4. Moving In

We have a detailed report on the state of the property when you move in so we can identify fair wear and tear for you during the tenancy.
We will provide the applicable property and tenancy documentation, including the EPC, gas safety record and electrical safety report where required, together with your inventory, meter readings, and other relevant move-in information.
You’ll receive info on how to pay rent, which is recommended to be by Standing Order, and who to contact for maintenance issues (us).

5. During the Tenancy

During your tenancy, you are responsible for paying rent when it is due, looking after the property and letting us know promptly if repairs or maintenance issues arise.
For repairs or concerns, contact us; we’ll coordinate with you to get your issues resolved ASAP.
We carry out periodic property inspections. We will provide at least 24 hours’ written notice and arrange access with you at a reasonable and mutually convenient time.
If you would like to keep a pet, you can make a written request. The landlord must consider the request fairly and normally respond in writing within 28 days. Permission should be obtained before bringing a pet into the property.

6. Ending your tenancy

Your tenancy will normally continue on a rolling basis until you choose to leave, you and the landlord agree to end it, or the landlord regains possession using the appropriate legal process.
If you decide to leave, you will need to give the written notice required by your tenancy agreement. A landlord cannot require more than two months’ notice, although your agreement may allow a shorter period.
When you leave, we will arrange the check-out, record final meter readings and keys, compare the property against the original inventory and coordinate the return of your deposit through the relevant deposit protection scheme.

Looking to rent? Need help finding the perfect pad?

Get in touch and we can help you find your next rental property, talk you through the process and answer any questions you may have about renting.