We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout Norwich and Norfolk. Please click on 'Properties' above to view a shortlist, although our stock changes daily and you should contact us for current availability or to register your requirements. Please note that for your safety and peace of mind:-
- All of our managed properties are CORGI gas safety certificated, and inspected for electrical safety, and furniture fire safety
- Tenancy deposits (bonds) are taken and held in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection Regulations. See below.
Finding a property
The first step is to contact us to provide brief details about yourself and about the accommodation you require. We then search our database for suitable properties for you to view. If not urgent, we log your details so that we can contact you as suitable properties become available. It is wise to start looking about a month before you wish to move, as the nicer properties are viewed and reserved quickly. We regret that we cannot assist DSS claimants. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.
If you are looking for a property to rent outside YOUR AREA, please go to our UK Network page.
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings and weekends, and you will invariably be accompanied by a member of staff, who can give advice and answer any questions you may have.
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit', usually equivalent to one week's rent. Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead, this will be deducted from the monies due before you move in. If the landlord declines to grant the tenancy, it will be refunded. However the deposit will be forfeit if you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide complete and accurate information in your application.
As a minimum we will require satisfactory references from your employer (or college), and a previous or current landlord. We may also require a personal reference, and sometimes a guarantor. In addition a credit check will be undertaken. We may use the services of an independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references.
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly and payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity and Telephone costs. All rents are payable by bank standing order to our company bank account.
A tenancy deposit (or 'bond') is usually required prior to occupation. This is normally equal to one month's rent, but may be more e.g. equal to 6 weeks rent. Check with our representative. Where we are managing the property, this deposit will be either; a) held by us and covered by insurance, or b) forwarded to the government authorised custodial body. We will inform you in writing of which scheme is used.
We charge £50 per applicant to cover administration and referencing costs.
As appointed agents for RENTGUARD INSURANCE we are able to offer a variety of insurance policies for both landlords and tenants, including the following:-
Up to your selected sum insured for damage to your household furniture, equipment, furnishings, clothing and personal possessions whilst in your home (excludes business equipment).
Up to £2,500 for accidental damage to your landlord's contents, fixtures & fittings for which you are responsible.
Up to your selected sum insured for loss or accidental damage to your clothing, watches, jewelry, spectacles, other valuables (excluding mobile telephones) and pedal cycles whilst away from your home anywhere in the UK or whilst temporarily elsewhere in the world. Theft from unattended vehicles must be from a locked boot.
Further details are available on request.
