A tenants guide to renting

M & M Property Links can offer you a wide choice of property to rent, to suit a range of budgets and requirements, from a studio flat to a family home. We understand how stressful moving can be, so we make every effort to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible, as quickly as possible and with the minimum of fuss.

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Register your property requirements
Register with mandmpropertylinks.com using this form or telephone our office. Allow as much lead - time as possible, especially during busy seasons, like September when the educational year begins. Registration is free and we will keep you informed of all relevant new properties, which become available in your price range.

Arrange a viewing?
We will accompany you to see the property of your choice. Properties can go under offer within hours of coming on to the market, so it’s important to bring with you any joint tenants or decision-makers that may need to see the property with you.

The holding deposit
Once you‘ve found the property of your choice, you’ll need to pay a holding deposit to secure the property until you‘re ready to move in. The deposit can be paid by debit card, bankers draft or building society cheque payable to M & M Property Links. This deposit is usually £200 and is refundable if on our part or the landlord's part, a tenancy can not be provided.

Referencing criteria
The Landlord will want to be sure that you are able to afford your rental payments and that you have a good credit history (and/or an acceptable guarantor where necessary). We require proof of employment, a previous Landlord reference, proof of income, proof of your present address and proof of identity.

Utilities
The tenant is normally responsible for all utility costs for the property. These include, gas, electricity, water rates, council tax and phone. It is necessary to have these transferred into your name(s) as soon as your tenancy is agreed.

Signing the Contract
Before you are able to move in, a contract must be signed by all the applicants (and guarantors where necessary).

Inventory
To provide evidence of the condition of the property, an inventory is normally carried out by an independent inventory company. They will draw up an inventory detailing the content and condition of the property at the beginning of the tenancy and again at the end of the tenancy. The tenant will be responsible for any discrepancies in the inventory, beyond fair wear and tear.