For more than 40 years people in and around Warminster, Wiltshire, have trusted John Loftus Property Centre to find them the perfect home to rent. We also manage rental properties across Warminster and nearby villages like Crockerton, Sutton Veny, Heytesbury, Codford and Chapmanslade.
In all that time of dealing with tenants and landlords we have answered numerous questions from our clients about all sorts of issues relating to renting. In the hope of being helpful we’ve compiled a list of some of the most relevant questions, and the answers, that we are commonly asked, which we hope will serve to guide you and inspire you as you navigate through the local rental scene. See our FAQs below.
A: We typically require the following details:
We may also need bank statements, and will probably complete a credit check. You may be asked to provide a guarantor.
A: Yes, we charge an application fee to cover the cost of processing your references. If you are successful you will need to pay a rental deposit (usually a month’s rent in advance) which will be held in our Government approved deposit scheme until you qualify for having it returned to you at the end of your tenancy. Deposits are a safeguard to cover the cost of non-payment of rent or any expenses incurred because of damage during the tenancy.
A: Not usually, no. You will be responsible for paying for the Council Tax, electricity, gas, water and other utilities during your tenancy – unless otherwise stated in your Tenancy Agreement.
A: We strive to make the application process quick and efficient, and all being well your tenancy can be approved in a couple of days. You and the landlord will then be asked to sign a tenancy agreement and you will need to pay the deposit. Before you move in you will need to check through an inventory with us, so we can agree in writing the condition and contents of the property before you take occupation. This safeguards us, and you, from the risk of any disputes at the end of the tenancy. You can then move in, on a mutually agreed date.
A: If repairs or maintenance are needed during your tenancy please get in touch with us as soon as possible. We’ll contact your landlord to arrange for repairs, or if we are managing the property directly we’ll organise the necessary contractors ourselves.
A: We have three different ways to help landlords rent out their properties:
A: Yes, we have our finger on the pulse of the local rental market in and around Warminster, and you can trust our local agents to value your property appropriately.
A: For finding a tenant, our fees are based on the rent being asked, working on a sliding scale. For a full property management package, which includes things like rent collection and maintenance, we charge a flat rate of 13% of the rent. For bespoke packages we can agree a favourable fee. Please ask us for a quotation by calling us on 01985 218516 or email to info@loftusproperty.com.
A: Yes, we let properties that are unfurnished, part furnished or fully furnished. If electrical appliances are part of the property these have to be PAT tested, and soft furnishings must be compliant with fire regulations. Gas appliances need to be safety checked. The condition of everything in the property is inventoried and agreed by the tenant when they take occupation.
A: Yes, you will need to insure the building itself and any contents that you have provided in the property (tenants are responsible for insuring their own contents). Usually, standard home insurance is not sufficient for a rental property, so you will need specialised landlord insurance cover. We can assist you with this.
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