We let and manage furnished and unfurnished flats and houses throughout Darlington and surrounding areas. Please click on 'Property Search' to view a shortlist, you should contact us for current availability or click here to register your requirements.

Guide for Tenants

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. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.

Viewings
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.

Reserving the property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit'. 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. You will be required to complete and return an application form, which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page, along with the required documents and application fees.

References
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 use a independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references, download forms below.

Rents
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 client bank account.

Deposit
A security deposit of a minimum of one month's rental will normally be required. This deposit will be treated in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Protection regulations, and you will be informed of which protection scheme is utilised. The deposit is held to cover damage, breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy agreement. Please note that under no circumstances can the deposit be used by the tenant to cover rent.

Application Fees:
·£130.00+VAT for the first applicant
·£40+VAT for the second applicant
·£25+Vat for any additional occupants over 18 years old
·Where a Guarantor is required the Administration Fee is £30+VAT.
·All payments are NON REFUNDABLE. Payments can be taken by Debit/Visa card or bank transfer- standing order*.We can not accept Cash Or Cheques payment.

Download Application Forms:

Individual Application

Guarantor Application