This article will give you an indication of the documents that will most likely be requested from you when you decide to make a formal offer to rent a property.
Knowing what documents might be requested from you ensures that :
- You Have The Right Documents when You Go Along To View Any Property
- You Do Not Lose The Property To Another Applicant
- You Save On Your Renting Cost
- You Can Move In Quickly To The Property Of Your Dreams
- You Can Avoid Wasting Your Precious Time
- Gives You A Better Chance To Be Able To Secure The Property
If however you do not have all the documents requested here, do have a chat with the letting agents, they might still be able to help you secure the property of your dreams.
Here are the documents you will most likely need To Provide in Order To Make An Offer On A Property:
If You Are Employed:
| A completed application form | |
| Proof of Your Identity (must include your photograph) | |
| Your Employers details | |
| Your Current landlord details | |
| Your Bank details (If you cannot give sufficient credit evidence, you might have the second option of paying 2/3 months rent in advance as security for non payment of rent in certain cases. Please ask for further details) |
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| A Signed and Completed Bank Consent Form instructing your bank to provide us with a reference about Your ability to pay the rent | |
| A non refundable holding deposit to include your reference checking fee |
Whatever your case might be, It is in your own best interest to provide us with any relevant information to support your application. This will enable us to accurately make an assessment of your offer and also to positively put your case to the landlord or managing agent of the property.
Please note the office will be taking up references with external parties to include among other your current Landlord, your current employer and your Bank.
If You are A Student
| A completed application form | |
| Proof of Your Identity (must include photograph) | |
| Your Guarantors details | |
| Your Current landlord details | |
| Your proof of Your Student Status (could include a copy of student ID) | |
| Your Bank details (If you cannot give sufficient credit evidence, you might have the second option of paying 2/3 months rent in advance as security for non payment of rent in certain cases. Please ask for further details) |
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| A Signed and Completed Bank Consent Form instructing your bank to provide us with a reference about Your ability to pay the rent | |
| A non refundable holding deposit to include your reference checking fee | |
| Your Council Tax Exemption Certificate |
Please note the office will be taking up references with external parties to include among others your current Landlord; your current employer and your Bank. We will also be seeking a letter of Guarantee from your local Guarantor. Please note that your Guarantors might be subjected to the same checks as described above to ascertain his/her suitability to act as a Guarantor.