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• EPC - Energy Performance Certificates
From 1 October 2008, all properties being let to new tenants will require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This requirement has been brought about by the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

The Regulations apply to both commercial and residential properties that are to be rented or sold on the open market from October 1st, 2008. These regulations are to be enforced by Trading Standards. Landlords marketing their properties for sale or rent from this date without an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) run the risk of being served with a fixed penalty of 200 per property.

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We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout the Bloxwich, Walsall and surrounding areas. Please click on 'Properties' above to view a shortlist, although our stock changes daily and you should contact us for current availability or to register your requirements. Please note that for your safety and peace of mind -

  • All of our managed properties are Gas Safe certificated.

  • Security deposits (bonds) are held in a designated government scheme. 


Guide for Tenants

Finding a property
The first step is to contact us to provide brief details about yourself and about the accommodation you require. We then search our database for suitable properties for you to view. If not urgent, we log your details so that we can contact you as suitable properties become available. It is wise to start looking about a month before you wish to move, as the nicer properties are viewed and reserved quickly. We regret that we cannot assist dss claimants. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.

Viewings
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings and weekends, and you will invariably be accompanied by a member of staff, who can give advice and answer any questions you may have.

Reserving the property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit', usually  £200.00 . Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead, this will be deducted from the monies due before you move in. If the landlord declines to grant the tenancy, it will be refunded. However the deposit will be forfeit if you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide complete and accurate information in your application.

References
As a minimum we will require satisfactory references from your employer (or college), and a previous or current landlord. We may also require a personal reference, and sometimes a guarantor. In addition a credit check will be undertaken. We may use the services of an independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references.

Rents
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs. All rents are payable by bank standing order to our company bank account.

Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum £750.00 must be paid, and will be held by a designated government scheme. This is held to cover damage, breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy agreement. Please note that under no circumstances can the deposit be used by the tenant to cover rent.

 

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