Finding
a Property
GPS personnel
are specially
trained and
equipped to
assist tenants
find properties
to rent that
will meet their
needs.We maintain
a database of
properties available
to rent and
prospective
tenants and
their requirements.
As properties
become available,
our first action
is to contact
prospective
tenants on the
database whose
requirements
match the property.
Typically, properties
to rent become
available about
two months before
occupancy date,
so where possible
it is advisable
to start looking
early.
Viewing
Having
identified prospective
properties,
GPS will arrange
for you to view
the property.
These will be
arranged at
a time to suit
you, which could
be in evenings
or week-ends,
subject of course
to the Landlords
permission.
Viewing will
always be accompanied
by a GPS representative,
who will be
able to provide
immediate advice
and answer any
questions you
may have.
Offer/Application
Having selected
a property,
you will need
to complete
a written application
and offer to
rent. At this
time any details
or requirements
can be agreed,
including occupancy
date, duration
of the letting,
etc.
On application,
a "Reservation
Fee"
will be required.
Assuming the
rental proceeds,
this will
be deducted
from the Fees
due before
occupation
as outlined
below. It
will also
be refunded
if the landlord
declines the
tenancy. It
will, however,
not be refunded
if the tenant
decides not
to proceed
for any reason,
or if the
tenancy fails
to proceed
due to incomplete
or inaccurate
information
provided in
the tenancy
application.
References
GPS will take
references
on behalf
of the landlord.
Normally,
this will
include your
employer,
any former
landlord and
a character
reference.
In addition
a credit check
may be undertaken.
Where a tenant
is unable
to meet the
required income
or credit
checks, the
tenant can
have a Guarantor
agree to underwrite
any rent liabilities.
Rent
Rents are
normally quoted
on a calendar
month basis.
In addition,
the tenant
is normally
responsible
for Council
Tax, Water
Rates, Gas,
Electricity
and Telephone
costs.
Rents are payable
by standing
order (unless
alternative
arrangements
are agreed in
advance) to
the GPS Client
Account, monthly
in advance,
with the first
month's rent
due before taking
occupation of
the premises.
Deposit
A deposit is
required prior
to occupation.
This is normally
equal to about
5 week's rent,
but may vary.
Check with your
GPS representative.
This is held
by GPS as stake
holder in a
secure client
account until
the end of the
tenancy.
The deposit
is held to
cover any
breakages,
damage, or
other tenant
liabilities.
At the end
of the tenancy
GPS, or an
independent
Inventory
Agent, will
check the
property in
the presence
of the tenant
and assess
any damages
and deductions
due.
The deposit
cannot be used
by the tenant
to cover rent.
Administration/Legal
Fees
A fee is due
to GPS prior
to the start
of the tenancy
to cover the
tenant's share
of the Tenancy
Agreement and
legal notices,
references and
credits checks
and check-in
and check-out.
Where an Independent
Inventory Agent
is used there
may also be
a fee from the
Inventory agent
for the check-in.
