From Flats to family homes we at Pestell & Co can help you find the right place for you.  Once we know what your looking for we can show you the properties to rent that are available within your budget.

We’ll accompany you on viewings to show you what properties are available.

Once you’ve found the perfect home we’ll take you through the paperwork including the tenancy agreement and the tenant reference checks.  We’ll also arrange for the tenancy deposit to be held securely until the end of the tenancy.

Renting Property – the process

Renting a property doesn’t need to be complicated.  When you find a place through us we’ll make things as easy as we can.

Let us take you through the process

Step 1: Decide what you want

The more you know what you want, the easier your search will be.  Before you start looking make a list of what’s important to you.  Do you want a house or flat and what neighbourhood appeals to you?

Remember to set yourself a price range, and work it out week by week and month by month. 

Step 2: Start Looking

Once you know what you are after, its time to start looking.

Use our online search facility to set up your own property search. Our database is regularly updated so you will always see the latest houses and flats as they become available. 

If you’d rather talk to one of our letting agents please phone the office or pay us a visit.

Step 3: View the places you like

Once you’ve found a house or flat that you like the look of we can make a viewing appointment so you can get a feel for the place.

Step 4: Agree to rent

Once you’ve decided on a particular property and you tell us you want to go ahead we’ll tell the landlord the good news.

This is when we check your references – there’s a reference fee to pay at this stage.  Assuming there’s no problem you then pay the deposit and advance rent. Your references must be checked before the tenancy agreement can be finalised. 

Step 5: Sign the tenancy agreement

We’ll handle the paperwork and provide a tenancy agreement for you and your landlord to sign.  It’s legally binding, so make sure you read it carefully.  We are happy to answer any questions you have.

The agreement will tell you among other things:

•             The duration of tenancy – the minimum length of time you agree to rent
•             How much rent you will pay and how often
•             Your responsibilities regarding bills and maintenance
•             Your rights as a tenant
•             Your landlord’s responsibilities

Step 6: Move in!

When the paperwork’s done and your deposit and first month’s rent are paid, the only thing left is for you to move in!

We’ll arrange for you to pick up the keys and we can arrange for an inventory inspection.  The inventory lists every item in each room of the property, so it can be checked for losses or damage when you move out