Tenant Information - Next Move Properties Ltd
Overview | Students
| Professionals | Useful
Contacts
We care about our tenants.
For a start, our landlords know that a happy tenant is usually a good
tenant.
So we make sure our landlords are aware of what constitutes an acceptable
environment - small repairs and good decoration being two important
factors - and we will not handle properties where landlords do not comply
with safety procedures. It is in their interest to get this right.
 With
our fully-managed properties, response to problems is swift and periodic
property visits (booked in advance with you) ensure everything is in
good working order. Emergencies and repairs always receive our prompt
attention.
We think communication is important. We keep in touch with you and
will encourage you to let us know of any problems as soon as they arise.
We have out-of-hours numbers you can call if you have an emergency maintenance
issue, e.g. a burst pipe or a break in.
Landlords have obligations but so do tenants - so we make it easy for
you to have a trouble-free tenancy. We offer a great deal of support
for the first-time tenant, from providing advice on how to clear a blocked
hoover hose to the best ways to save money on your heating bills.
If you are moving into the area, our staff will be happy to show you
where all the local amenities are: transport links, shops, banks, parks,
bars and restaurants.
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Students
Tips for chosing a property: Price, Location and Number of bedrooms
Choose the properties that you would like to view (max 4 at any one
time) and phone us to arrange a viewing. We will ask you to gather as
many of your group together as possible for the viewing.
When you have found the property of your choice you need to apply to
us quickly, as there is often considerable demand.
Deposits and contracts
You will be asked to pay at least half of the deposit as a holding
fee to secure the property. (The deposit is the equivalent of one month’s
rent for the full property.) It is important to note, that this holding
fee is not refundable should you withdraw or if the references / guarantor
prove unacceptable.
 The
remainder of the deposit will have to be paid within 2 weeks of securing
the property or the property may be returned to the market. If Next
Move Properties Ltd does not manage the property, the deposit will be
forwarded onto the landlord for him/her to transfer into their preferred
approved holding scheme.
You will be given a copy of an assured shorthold tenancy to read and
sign. You will also be asked to complete various forms, some of which
need to go to your parents or whoever is acting as your guarantor.
If Next Move Properties Ltd manage the property, your deposit will
be held in a separate account until the end of your tenancy. It will
then be refunded subject to the property being in the condition in which
it was described in the inventory. To avoid any problems over this,
a comprehensive inventory is provided at the start of the tenancy. This
protects both you and the landlord.
An administration fee of £80.00 per person (including VAT) will
also have to be paid within 2 weeks of securing the property.
We will organise with you for your rent payments to be paid monthly
by standing order. The first payment will be transferred on the day
you move in.
Moving in
 On
the day your tenancy starts you will be able to collect the keys either
from the Next Move Properties Ltd office or from the landlord directly,
depending on whether the property is fully managed or not.
If the property is fully managed, Next Move Properties Ltd’s
contact details will be on the tenancy agreement. If the property is
rent-collection or tenant-find only then the landlord’s details
will be on the tenancy agreement and you will need to contact him/her
directly to arrange collection of the keys. (This will be explained
to you when you sign the tenancy agreement.)
Once you have moved into a fully managed property you will be provided
with a copy of the inventory. You will have 7 days from receipt of the
inventory to read, amend, sign and return it. If the inventory is not
returned within 7 days we will regard the contents and condition described
in the inventory to be accepted by you.
Insurance/ utilities
You are responsible for insuring the contents you take into the house.
The landlord will insure the building and his/her contents. You will
be responsible for paying for utilities such as gas, electricity and
water. (students are normally exempt from paying council tax)You must
contact the telephone and utility companies directly and must also obtain
your own TV licence. (See useful contacts below).
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Professionals
 Choose
the properties that you would like to view (max 4 at any one time) and
phone us to arrange a viewing. We will ask you to gather as many of
your group together as possible for the viewing.
Deposits and contracts
When you find a property that you would like to live in you will be
asked to pay at least half of the deposit as a holding fee to secure
the property. (The deposit is the equivalent of one month’s rent
for the full property.) It is important to note, that this holding fee
is not refundable should you withdraw or if the references / guarantor
prove unacceptable.
You will be asked to fill in an application form that will enable us
to take up references from employers or accountants and from your previous
landlord. You will be given a copy of an assured shorthold tenancy to
read and sign.
 An
administration fee of £80.00 per person (including VAT) will have
to be paid along with the remainder of the deposit and all references
must have been received before you can gain access to the property.
We will organise with you for your rent payments to be paid monthly
by standing order. The first payment will be set up for the day you
move in, however if time does not permit and the standing order cannot
be set up then the first month’s rent must be paid either by cash
or bankers draft before you can gain access to the property.
If Next Move Properties Ltd manage the property, your deposit will
be held in a separate account until the end of your tenancy. It is then
refunded, subject to the property being in the condition in which it
was described in the inventory. To avoid any problems over this, a comprehensive
inventory is provided at the start of the tenancy.This protects both
you and the landlord.
Insurance/ utilities
 You
are responsible for insuring the contents you take into the house. The
landlord will insure the building and his/her contents.
You will be responsible for paying for utilities such as gas, electricity,
water and council tax. You must contact the telephone and utility companies
directly and must also obtain your own TV licence.
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Useful Contacts
* In case of a gas emergency (ie, if you smell gas), call the Transco
Gas Emergency Line on 0800 111 999 |