Open House Estate Agents, Leicester Estate Agent
Leicester Estate Agent who will help when you want to sell your property quickly and for a good price
You need to deal with an estate agent that knows the Leicester housing market inside out. As experts in the local area we can establish an accurate and realistic valuation for your house that will help you to sell it quicker than average.
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Have your finances prepared
Before moving in, you will need to pay a security deposit and probably one month’s rent in advance. These initial checks establish that you can afford to rent the property and will, therefore, make a good tenant.
Other things to consider
How long do you want the tenancy for? A tenancy is usually a minimum of 6 months (sometimes 12 months), so if you aren’t sure, you can ask for a tenancy to be extended. But remember, there are living costs involved in extending your fixed term tenancy agreement.
Before renting out a property, start gathering together documents that your agent will need to confirm your identity, immigration status, credit history and possible employment status. You can also check out this checklist provided by the official government site.
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Establish your criteria for your rental property
Before you start looking, carefully review what sort of property you want and which best suits your current lifestyle. This is especially important if you’re renting out a property for the first time. Here are some examples:
- Will you need on-site parking for your vehicle?
- Do you want or need a garden for yourself, children or pets?
- Do you need an unfurnished, semi-furnished or fully furnished property?
- Where do you want to live?
- How close to work do you need to be or your child’s school?
- Do you need to be close to public transport links?
- Do you want to be in the centre of town?
Once you have done this, make a list of your essential search criteria so you can easily narrow down your options and streamline the renting process. We offer a number of ways to find a rental property that is available now – use our property search, adjust the filters and advanced features to find exactly what you want, where you want.
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Arrange viewings
This is one of the most important sections in our guide to renting as the only way to really get a feel for the property, is to arrange some viewings. Go through your list of favourites and arrange viewings through the site or ask the branch renting the property.
Many lettings agents offer virtual viewings or video tours so you can see if the place is right for you before going in person. Here are some important tips to ask yourself:
- What’s included in the rent?
- What additional bills are there? What is the likely cost?
- How much is the deposit?
- Are there permitted payments further down the line if I choose to renew the tenancy?
- How long is the contract?
- What notice period is needed when I want to leave the property?
- What insurance does the landlord have to cover the property? What insurance do I need to cover myself?
And if you’re looking at renting through an estate agent, make sure you understand the benefits of doing so.
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Alternatively, you can check out our properties available for rent or if you’re looking to purchase, you can check out our property search database.