We hope this guide will be helpful to you, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help with any enquiries or queries you may have at any stage of the process.
Payment of Rent: The first instalment of rent must be paid in cleared funds when singing your tenancy agreement. Thereafter, rent is payable by standing order (unless agreed otherwise) to arrive on the due date as stated in the tenancy agreement. This means that the standing order must be set up on your account so that your funds leave your account three days before the rent is due. Rent is exclusive of electricity, gas, water, telephone (wifi) and council tax
Since 15th of January 2016 the government has introduced a right to rent which is legal obligation for both agents and landlords to carry out on each tenant at the start of the tenancy and at the point of renewal. Click below for the government detailed guide https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-rent-document-checks-a-user-guide without this we will be unable to offer you a tenancy agreement.
Below are three different types of tenancy agreements which we use, if you are unsure of which tenancy you will need to apply for please have a read below
Every tenancy is subject to referencing and contracts.
The Renters' Rights Act 2026 introduces major changes to the private rented sector in England. Effective from 1 May 2026, the new legislation is designed to provide tenants with greater security, transparency, and flexibility throughout their tenancy.
Key Changes Under the New Legislation
The Act introduces several important reforms, including:
What This Means for Tenants
Under the new framework, most existing tenancies will automatically move onto periodic tenancies. This means there is generally no need to sign a new tenancy agreement when the legislation comes into effect.
Tenants will benefit from greater flexibility, allowing them to give notice and end their tenancy more easily while enjoying increased security against unfair eviction.
Rent Increases
The legislation introduces a more structured process for rent reviews and increases. Landlords will be required to:
Tenants will have the right to challenge rent increases they believe are unfair through the appropriate legal channels.
Keeping Pets
The new legislation gives tenants the right to request permission to keep a pet in their rented home. While landlords can still refuse requests in certain circumstances, any refusal must be reasonable and supported by valid grounds. Landlords may also be able to request appropriate pet insurance where applicable.
What You Need to Do
For most tenants, no immediate action is required. Your tenancy will continue under the updated legal framework, and we will provide guidance where any changes affect your individual circumstances.
If you are considering a move, have questions about your rights, or would like advice on how the Renters' Rights Act may affect your tenancy, our team is here to help.
Further Information
The Renters' Rights Act represents the most significant change to the private rented sector in many years. We will continue to provide updates and guidance as further information becomes available, helping tenants understand their rights and responsibilities under the new legislation.
Additional Fees:
Below are two different types of agreements should you be moving due to work
Company Let Agreement: This agreement is for use where the tenant is an incorporated body (e.g. a limited company, limited liability partnership (LLP) etc). Where there is more than one tenant none of them must be individuals. They must all be incorporated bodies. The tenancy is not an assured tenancy.
Common law tenancy: A fixed-term tenancy for a residential property, for use when an assured or assured shorthold tenancy is inappropriate; for example, a letting to a company, a tenancy where the annual rent is more than £100,000.
The following fees applies for a Company Let Agreement and Common law tenancy:
Additional Fees:
