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Prospective Tenants

We let and manage a variety of different properties of which could be furnished or unfurnished throughout the local areas. Our properties are constantly being updated so please check out our homes available via our »Home page.

In order to receive a regular updated list of our rental properties, please forward an email to us on our »Contact us page and we will contact you with details of new properties to suit your specified requirements. Should you be uncertain as to your suitability or requirements please do not hesitate to contact us for help and advice using the Free-Phone Number provided.

USAF MILITARY PERSONNEL: As our services are specific to you, unlike other agencies our services are free of charge to prospective tenants. Should transportation be a problem, then we will be able to provide you a collection service specifically for you. You will be collected from your chosen location i.e. RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall or Feltwell and will be escorted to your home viewing of your choice from our property listings.

In order to us to assist you, please contact us with details about yourself and about the accommodation you will require, our specialists can then search our database for you to find a suitable property that you may wish to view.

Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to »Contact us.

Tenant Information

Finding that home!: It is a safe option to start to look for your new home approximately 30 days prior to your chosen move date, as this gives you ample time to find that new home and to reserve this property and to get all necessary paperwork completed. When you have found your home of your choice, when appropriate, employment and previous landlord’s references will be required and applied for and in addition credit checks will be completed prior to signing of the lease. If you are self-employed, we will need to contact your current accountant also.

Please make the above personnel aware that we shall be contacting them in due course reference your proposed tenancy agreement.

Our tenancy agreements are granted with a minimum term of 6 months.

Viewings

Viewing can be arranged at a time to suit you, including evenings and weekends. A member of Lookatme1st to assist you with your viewing will accompany you. They will answer any questions you may have about the home or the surrounding area.

Reserving the Home of Your Choice

If you decide that you would like the home of your choice, you will need to reserve it by payment of a "holding deposit", this is usually equivalent to 2 weeks rent. If the tenancy is completed then the "holding deposit" is deducted from the monies due by you prior to moving in. However, if you decide not to go ahead with the tenancy or fail to provide complete and accurate information in your application or references prove unsatisfactory, then the "holding deposit" will not be refunded.

The tenancy agreement must be signed within a 7 - 10 day period or the landlord reserves the right to re-offer the property and the holding fee will become non-fundable. Should the landlord decline to accept your tenancy, then the "holding deposit" will be refunded to you.

Identification/Proof of Residency

When applicable, tenants will be asked for the following documentation to assist with your credit check. All documents must be less than three months old.

  • Utility Bill
  • Full Driving License (photocard or equivalent)
  • Passport
  • Council Tax Bill
  • Mobile/Landline Phone Bill

Rent and Deposit

You will be required to provide the agreed sum of rent and deposit prior to taking possession of your chosen home.

The deposit will be held within the Deposit Protection Scheme, until departure of the home. It should be noted that deductions would be made from the deposit, subject to final inspection of the property. Any discrepancies will be discussed at this inspection.

Rent is payable monthly in advance and the preferred method is by bank standing order.

Fees

Application fees when applicable, is £50.00 including VAT which is non-refundable for first tenant and subsequently an additional £30.00 is payable for additional tenant which is also non-refundable.

Please note that all monies payable prior to signing of the agreement should be paid in cash or cheque (please note that paying by cheque will incur an additional 2% administrative charge).