Rockells, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2BD

ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR FLAT | SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION | SEPARATE KITCHEN | GAS CENTRAL HEATING | CLOSE TO BASILDON TOWN CENTRE & STATION

We are are pleased to offer to let this well-proportioned one bedroom ground floor flat, conveniently positioned in Rockells, Basildon.

Offering approximately 45.9 sq m (494 sq ft) of accommodation, the property provides particularly good room sizes for a one-bedroom home.

The accommodation is centred around a generous living room measuring approximately 4.17m x 4.03m, providing ample space for both lounge and dining furniture.

There is a separate fitted kitchen measuring approximately 3.26m x 2.49m, with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces and space for appliances.
The double bedroom is another excellent-sized room at approximately 4.00m x 3.08m, providing plenty of room for a double bed and additional bedroom furniture.

Completing the accommodation is a tiled shower room with shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, together with entrance and inner hallways.

The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and ground-floor access.

TENANCY INFORMATION:

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, tenants are required to pay rent and may also be required to make the following permitted payments.

BEFORE THE TENANCY STARTS:

Holding Deposit

Equivalent to one week's rent.

This payment reserves the property whilst references and tenancy preparation are undertaken. The holding deposit may be retained if the applicant:

Withdraws from the tenancy application;
Fails a Right to Rent check;
Provides false or misleading information;
Fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy agreement within 15 calendar days (or any other deadline agreed in writing).

Security Deposit:

For tenancies where the annual rent is less than £50,000:
Equivalent to five weeks' rent.

For tenancies where the annual rent is £50,000 or more:
Equivalent to six weeks' rent.

The security deposit is held to cover any damages, breaches of the tenancy agreement or other tenant liabilities arising during the tenancy.

DURING THE TENANCY:

Variation of Contract (Tenant's Request)

£50 (inclusive of VAT) per agreed variation.

This covers the reasonable costs associated with obtaining the landlord's instructions and preparing and executing the necessary documentation.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request)

£50 (inclusive of VAT) per replacement tenant, or any reasonable costs incurred if higher.

This covers the reasonable costs associated with obtaining the landlord's instructions, carrying out referencing and Right to Rent checks, updating deposit registration details and preparing the necessary legal documentation.

Late Payment of Rent:

Interest may be charged at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate on any rent outstanding for more than 14 days.

Lost Keys or Security Devices:

Tenants are responsible for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys, key fobs or security devices. Where replacement locks are required, tenants will also be responsible for the reasonable costs of a locksmith, replacement locks and replacement keys for all relevant parties.

Early Termination (Tenant's Request):

Should a tenant wish to end the tenancy before the end of the fixed term, they will be responsible for the landlord's reasonable costs associated with re-letting the property, together with any rent due until a replacement tenancy commences. These costs will not exceed the total rent outstanding under the tenancy agreement.

PAYMENTS TO THIRD PARTIES:

Unless included within the rent, tenants may also be responsible for:

Council Tax
Gas
Electricity
Water and Sewerage Charges
Telephone and Broadband Services
Television Licence
Cable or Satellite Installation Charges
Cable or Satellite Subscription Charges

TENANT PROTECTION:

Binks & Brown are members of the Property Redress Scheme (PRS).

Client money is protected by Safeagent's Client Money Protection Scheme.

Tenancy deposits are protected in accordance with statutory requirements through the Deposit Protection Service (DPS).

Further details regarding our redress scheme, client money protection arrangements and tenancy deposit protection are available upon request or via our website.