Information for tenants in Guildford

Welcome to Belvoir Guildford, your trusted partner in finding the perfect rental property in Guildford, Surrey. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional service and support throughout your entire rental journey. This overview page is designed to guide potential tenants through the rental process with Belvoir Guildford, offering insights into how we can assist you in securing your ideal home.

Why Choose Guildford?

Guildford is a vibrant town in Surrey, offering a blend of historical charm and modern conveniences. With its picturesque landscapes, excellent transport links, and thriving community, Guildford is an ideal place for professionals, families and students alike. Whether you’re attracted to the bustling town centre, the serene Surrey Hills, or the excellent schools and universities, Guildford has something to offer everyone.

Finding Your Perfect Rental

  • Our Property Listings Our website features a comprehensive list of available rental properties, ranging from cosy flats to spacious family homes. You can easily filter your search based on location, price, number of bedrooms, and other criteria to find a property that meets your needs.
  • Tailored Support Our knowledgeable team offers personalised support, helping you navigate the vast array of options to find a property that suits your lifestyle and budget. We understand the local market inside and out, ensuring you receive the best advice and opportunities.

The Rental Process Simplified

  • Viewings and Applications Once you’ve found a property you’re interested in, we’ll arrange a viewing at a time that suits you. Following the viewing, we’ll guide you through the application process, which includes reference checks and agreeing on the terms of your tenancy.
  • Right to Rent Checks As part of the application process, we’ll conduct Right to Rent checks in compliance with UK law. This is a straightforward process where we verify your eligibility to rent in the UK, ensuring a smooth path to your new home.
  • Your Tenancy Upon successful application, we’ll prepare your tenancy agreement, detailing all terms and conditions. We aim to make this process as transparent and straightforward as possible, ensuring you’re fully informed every step of the way.

Your Peace of Mind

  • Tenant Support Throughout your tenancy, our team is here to provide ongoing support. Whether it’s maintenance issues or questions about your lease, we’re just a call away.
  • Insurance Solutions Through our partnership with Let Alliance, we offer tenants’ contents insurance policies designed specifically for renters. These policies provide comprehensive coverage for your belongings, giving you peace of mind during your tenancy.
  • Making Guildford Your Home Guildford is not just a place to live; it’s a community to be a part of. From the historic cobbled High Street to the tranquil River Wey, living in Guildford offers a unique lifestyle that combines tradition with modern living. At Belvoir Guildford, we’re passionate about helping you make Guildford your home.

Are you ready to find your rental property in Guildford? Contact Belvoir Guildford today to start your journey. Our friendly and experienced team is here to guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Let us help you find a place to call home in this beautiful town.

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Tenant Fees

Tenant Fees

In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the

Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Belvoir Guildford ‘the Agent’)

Holding Deposit: Equivalent to one week’s rent (annual rent divided by 52). This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraws from the tenancy, fails a Right-to-Rent check, provides materially significant or false or misleading information, or fails to sign their tenancy agreement and if relevant a guarantor agreement, within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Deposit: Payable before the start of the tenancy and held under a Government approved scheme for the duration of the agreement. It will be repaid in full provided all tenancy obligations have been fulfilled. The deposit will be subject to a maximum of five weeks’ rent for an annual rent of up to £50,000 and a maximum of six weeks’ rent for an annual rent over £50,000.

Unpaid Rent during the tenancy (payable to the Agent)

Payment of Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate for late payment of rent from the due date until paid. (Not charged until the rent is more than 14 days overdue).

During the tenancy if permitted and applicable

Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage

Communications – telephone and broadband

Installation of cable/satellite

Subscription to cable/satellite supplier

Television licence

Council Tax

Other permitted payments

Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include:

Lost keys – The actual cost of replacing lost keys or other security device. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys will be charged to the tenant.

Variation of a contract at the Tenant’s request – To cover the costs of taking landlord’s instructions and execution of new contract capped at £50.00 inc VAT or reasonable costs if higher.

Adding or removing a Tenant at the Tenant’s request, with the Landlords approval – To cover the costs of taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration and execution of new tenancy agreement capped at £50 inc VAT (per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher).

Early termination costs – This does not give a right to terminate a tenancy earlier than the end of the fixed term and any request will be considered on a case by case basis.  If the Tenants is granted permission to terminate the contract early, the tenant shall be liable to the landlord’s reasonable costs in re-letting the property including rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy.

Tenant Protection

Belvoir Guildford is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly.

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