1. Tenant Information
Viewings
Viewings take place in our opening times 09.00 - 17.30 Weekdays. Out of hours appointments are available on request.
Inventory Report
A comprehensive photographic and written report undertaken prior to move in to show the condition of the property. This is done to protect both Landlord and Tenant in case of any future disputes.
Insurances
Tailor made insurance products available for contents and indemnity insurance. Ask our Lettings Manager for more info!
Marketing
Our properties are advertised on Rightmove, Zoopla, Belvoir National Network as well as across our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Regulated
Belvoir Bury are proud members of the Safeagent Scheme. This is a Government funded scheme for accreditation and registration of professional lettings agents. You can be confident that matters arising during your tenancy with Belvoir will be dealt with professionally and promptly.
Deposits
All deposits paid to Belvoir will be secured with the government approved Deposit Protection Service (DPS) to ensure peace of mind throughout your tenancy.
2. Tenant Fees
From 1st June 2019 following the Tenant Fee Act 2019 you will no longer need to pay application fees.
However you may be required to make the following payments:
Holding Deposit
A maximum of 1 weeks rent to secure a rental property.
- The holding deposit will be returned if: the tenancy goes ahead, or it can be used as part payment of the first month's rental payment.
- The holding deposit will be returned if: the tenancy does not go ahead due to the landlord backing out.
- The holding deposit will not be returned if: the prospective tenant back outs.
- The holding deposit will not be returned if: the prospective tenant fails Right to Rent checks.
- The holding deposit will not be returned if: the prospective tenant has provided false of misleading information.
- The holding deposit will not be returned if: the prospective tenant fails to provide the relevant information/identification for move in within 15 days.
Late Rental Payment Interest
If a tenant is late with their rental maybe the agent is permitted to charge interest of this outstanding balance of up to 3% above the Bank of England base rate.
For example, as of May 2019 the current base rate is 0.75%, therefore the agent may charge up to 3.75% interest on any rental arrears.
Other Permitted Fees
Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include reasonable costs or losses incurred for loss of keys, security devices and changes to the tenancy agreement or early termination, if the Landlord agrees they can be made, up to the permitted limits.
3. Contact Information
Maintenance Issues - Report on FixFlo
General Enquiries - Contact the Office
Emergencies - To be clear on what is deemed an emergency;
- Major water leaks that results in flooding or no water at all
- No electric with young children
- Gas leaks (please contact National Grid - 0800 111 999 directly)
If you do have an emergency please follow the following steps:
- Call the office - 0161 764 8525
- If no answer, Leave a voicemail with details of the emergency and the best number to call you back on
Please Note: If the job isn't in the above categories and you instruct our emergency contractors the cost difference between the job in working hours and what it costs for the emergency call out may be invoiced to you.
4. Right To Rent
From the 1st of February 2016 the 'Right to Rent' government scheme requires all Agents to check the documents of prospective tenants when applying for a rental property.
When coming to view a property with Belvoir Bury we ask that you bring with you the appropriate document(s) in case you wish to proceed with an application. The simplest way to conform with the regulation is to bring a valid British or EU passport with you. If you do not have a passport, please contact a member of staff who can advise on alternative documents.
5. Tenant Protection
CDV Holdings Ltd T/A Belvoir Bury Oldham is a member of Client Money Protect which is a Client Money Protection Scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme.
6. Areas
We cover the whole of the Boroughs of Bury, Oldham and beyond. These areas include; Rossendale, Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Edenfield, Ramsbottom, Heywood, Rochdale, Gigg, Redvales, Fishpool, Pimhole, Starling, Elton, Freetown, Heap Bridge, Heady Hill, Callander Square, Fairfield, Fernhill, Chesham, Limefield, Woolfold, Walshaw, Brandlesholme, Tottington, Greenmount, Summerseat, Holcombe Brook, Affetside, Hawkshaw, Hazelhurst, Nangreaves, Stubbins, Shuttleworth, Turn, Birtle, Bamford, Crimble, Pilsworth, Hollins, Unsworth, Blackbridge, Sunnybank, Radcliffe, Chapel Field, Stand, Whitefield, Prestwich and more!
