Searching for a Rental Property
We look after many clients, both private individuals and corporate employees, who are search of rental accommodation, as renting has become a much more attractive option over the last 4 or 5 years. We have gained extensive knowledge of the rental market in both Sussex & Kent and of the agents operating within these counties. Brighton, Horsham, Crawley, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and the areas in and around the Goodwood and Cowdray estates are all popular rental destinations. Without the overwhelming threat of house price inflation pressurising people to buy, it is becoming more common for people to rent in an area for 6 months or a year before committing to a house purchase; there is no better way of being absolutely certain that a new area meets your long term needs than living there for a few months, knowing you can walk away at the end of the lease if it does not suit!
Finding the right property is only half the story in any rental search. Equally important is ensuring the lease documentation, inventory and check-in are correctly drafted and undertaken to protect a tenant’s rights during and at the end of a tenancy. Given that we operate in this market on a regular basis, we are able to ensure you have your eyes open to the options available to tenants and the potential pitfalls they can face.
Our rental search service includes:
- Detailed interview to fully understand our client’s requirements in terms of property, location, budget, timescales etc.
- Area Advice vs. Budgets
- Estate agent contact and property search
- Organising and accompanying our clients on block viewings of suitable properties
- Price / rent negotiation
- Lease negotiation
- Managing and attending the check-in & inventory check (and check-out at the end of the term)
- Arranging furniture packs for unfurnished accommodation
- Organising the utilities and council tax billing
Dilapidations negotiation
