Canal Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1

Discount Market Rent

Our Discounted Market Rent homes combine affordability with the same high-quality service, modern finishes, and lifestyle experience as our standard market apartments and homes. You'll enjoy all the benefits of a Placefirst home, in a vibrant, welcoming community.

To be eligible, you must be an existing resident of Derby and work within Derby in a key role, such as health, education, emergency services, local authority, or essential community services. Your household income must fall within the affordability range, your home must be your main residence, and your household size should be suitable for the property. Ground-floor homes are prioritised for mobility needs or families with young children.

If you meet the criteria provided below and can provide the required referencing evidence, please enquire today and our friendly leasing team will be in touch.

Be the first to set up home in this spacious 3-bed townhouse within Derby's lively new neighbourhood, Castleward Place

For busy parents craving peace and privacy, look forward to relaxing in your top floor master suite. Not only will you have an en-suite shower and separate dressing room but also a generous outdoor terrace overlooking the garden to unwind al fresco.

Carefully designed to be energy-efficient, you'll be saving money on bills plus, because everything's right on your doorstep, you can cut down on short car journeys.
Within a maximum ten-minute walk, you'll be at Derbion shopping centre and its 150 brands, the train station and its connections across the region, or the River Derwent and its peaceful walkways.

There's an outdoor swimming pool and spa retreat at the nearby gym to keep your body and mind happy. Or pack your hiking gear and reach the southern edge of the Peak District National Park in just half an hour.

Back at Castleward, your cheery Resident Services Manager oversees your 24/7 maintenance service and is happy to meet up for a chat and a brew.

Take out a flexible, professional tenancy and look forward to your new chapter.

A snapshot of your new home:

Type: 3-bed Westly house
Location: Castleward, Derby
Energy-efficient: EPC to be determined

Your new home has:

Spacious lounge for family gaming nights or inviting friends round for drinks
Stylish dining kitchen with reliable integrated appliances to bring everyone together at mealtimes
Double doors to your private garden for hosting BBQs or setting up a swing for the kids
Welcoming hallway with space to keep shoes and the vacuum cleaner out of sight
Luxurious master suite to the top floor with en-suite shower, dressing room and spacious private terrace for morning coffee or yoga al fresco
Second double bedroom for kids to make their own
Single bedroom for the smallest member of the family, guests or private office set-up
Contemporary bathroom with overhead shower to match everyone's mood
Downstairs WC to wave goodbye to queues on the landing

You'll also enjoy:

Quick walking access to Derbion shopping centre and Derby train station
Neighbouring green space alongside the River Derwent
On-site Resident Services Manager for a friendly face
Residents' app
The reassurance of a professional landlord

IMPORTANT - This home is offered as part of the Discounted Market Rent scheme on this development. As such there is an eligibility criteria that must be met and is as follows:

CRITERIA FOR DISCOUNTED MARKET RENT HOMES:

All applications are based on minimum household affordability of 30 x the monthly rent payment up to a maximum of 36 x the monthly rent. If the applicant has historic or current credit issues such as CCJs, IVAs and bankruptcy then these must be disclosed before a holding deposit is paid so we can establish whether you are likely to be accepted for tenancy.

All applicants over the age of 18 are referenced through Let Alliance against a criteria agreed with the landlord and will include proof of identification, proof of residence, credit check, right to rent check. All applications are subject to contract.

This property must be the applicants main residence.

In addition applicant must fulfil the following criteria:

- Keyworker Criteria - a household with at least one individual in employment that is employed in the keyworker sector.

- Local Connection - a household that currently resides in the following postcode areas DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE65, DE72, DE73, DE74 and DE99

Evidence of the above will be required before a tenancy is agreed.

This home is available with flatfair's No Deposit solution. Skip the traditional deposit and pay a one-off check-in fee equal to 28% of one month's rent (+VAT). It's a simple, upfront alternative that keeps moving costs down - though please note this fee is non-refundable and can't be used to cover any future damages.

Who's my landlord?

Renting with Placefirst means stability, service and no surprises. Our homes come with professional tenancies, giving you long-term security without the hassle. We're a pet-friendly landlord with a dedicated resident services manager, 24/7 in-house maintenance and round-the-clock emergency support - so you're never left chasing a fix or feeling on your own.

One to bear in mind - pics are representative of the quality and finish of our homes. Please don't be shy - arrange a viewing for the exact property type and layout available.