We have tried to answer some of your questions here, but if we have missed your enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tenants may request to keep a pet, and each request will be considered on its individual merits. Permission may be granted by the Estate and will not be unreasonably withheld.
Yes, a deposit equivalent to one and a half months rent is payable in advance which will be held in a Government approved deposit scheme (the Deposit Protection Service) The Deposit Protection Service.
Rent is payable by standing order from your bank account and must be paid monthly. Payments are due on the same date each month as the commencement date of your tenancy.
Estate policy provides for rent reviews every year on the anniversary of the start of the tenancy.
Properties are let as seen but will be cleaned prior to the start of the tenancy.
Unless stated otherwise in the property particulars, the Estate does not provide carpets, curtains, white goods, or furnishings.
Tenants are responsible for internal decoration and upkeep during the tenancy. Any redecoration or alterations require the landlord’s prior written consent. External decoration remains the responsibility of the Estate.
The majority of residential properties for letting are two or three bed homes but we also have larger properties available. Most properties are traditional Estate design built between the 1850s and 1950s and most benefit from good sized gardens. Heating is solid fuel or oil fired central heating and sometimes open fires or wood burners are provided to boost heating options.
We offer Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs), which provide tenants with greater flexibility and security. Your tenancy will continue on a periodic basis unless ended by either party in accordance with the terms of the tenancy agreement and current legislation.
Both the Estates’ and your responsibilities are set out in the tenancy agreement but basically the Estate is responsible for the structure and external fabric of the property together with heating and plumbing systems. In the event of a repair being required, which is the Estates’ responsibility, you should contact the Estate Office where either Estate staff or contractors will be instructed.
If you are looking for a long term tenancy then an Estate property is ideal for you. We, unlike many other private Landlords, are very secure with families who have lived on the Estate for several generations. As a welcome to our community we provide an information pack containing details of the Estate’s contacts, amenities, useful local businesses and services available to you.
