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Information for tenants in Macclesfield

Belvoir Macclesfield & Wilmslow take the hassle out of not only finding properties to rent, but then applying for and living in rental property.

Are you frustrated with the lack of help in finding the right property? We offer quality properties to rent, actively help you search for the right property and offer convenient inspection times. Belvoir staff are specially trained and equipped to assist you find properties which meet your needs. We maintain a database of prospective tenants and as soon as properties become available we will contact you. In addition, if our current listing of properties to rent doesn’t have anything suitable, we will endeavour to find one for you.

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Tenant Charges

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 Macclesfield ‘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 Tenant 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 Macclesfield 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.

 

Tenant Protection

Belvoir Macclesfield & Wilmslow 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.

Services that Belvoir offers:

  • Viewings are always accompanied by trained staff.
  • Flexible viewing appointments available (including evenings)
  • Tenancy agreement is prepared under current legislation.
  • All our properties to rent are of high standard and meet all safety regulations.
  • Security deposits are held in a government approved deposit protection scheme or bonded account.
  • Belvoir will professionally manage the relationship between the tenant and the landlord.
  • We offer a comprehensive written inventory including statement of conditions which is agreed at point of checking in.
  • We offer an exclusive tenants contents insurance policy – great rates and great cover.
  • We also offer great accident, sickness and unemployment insurance cover at competitive prices for complete peace of mind.
  • Due to our specialised on-line credit and referencing service we are able to offer you a very swift application process.

We hold Client Money Protection through Propertymark. 

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