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Your guide to renting with Redbrik

Your guide to renting with Redbrik
We understand that finding a suitable rental property can often feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time renter. That’s why Redbrik is here to make the process as easy and exciting as possible. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you on the journey to your place.

1. Register as an applicant

Firstly, contact the Redbrik Lettings team to register as an applicant to ensure you are the first to know about new properties coming to market. At Redbrik we work hard to understand your needs, timescales and personal circumstances, so the more open you can be with the team, the better. This will allow us to expertly match you to suitable properties. All new tenancies will be assured periodic tenancies so give some thought towards how long you would like to be in your next home for, as some landlords may prefer a longer term tenant

2. Get browsing

Start looking for properties you might be interested in viewing, taking the area, local amenities, and transport links into account. Be sure to find out what extra costs might be involved too, such as council tax and utilities. It’s also worth noting that, generally, properties are marketed around six-to-eight weeks before they are available to move into, so you don’t need to look too far in advance.

3. Book some viewings!

Book viewings on properties that take your fancy and try to be as flexible as possible with your availability. The rental market moves quickly so be sure to act if you find one you like - be prepared to apply for it when you go to the viewing.

4. Fill out your tenancy application

Tenant competition is high for rental properties, even more so in busy periods like the summer. Ensure you fill out an application as quickly, and in as much detail as possible, to avoid missing out. Upon applying, your affordability and circumstances will be checked. Don’t forget to include any additional requirements in your application and remember to disclose any CCJs or bad credit, so it doesn’t slow down the process 

Within your application, you will usually be asked to provide:

  • A current landlord reference (if applicable)

  • An employer reference, confirming salary and employment dates

  • Three months’ payslips

  • Identification

  • Right to Rent share code (for overseas applicants)

Your application will be put forward to the landlord for them to make a decision. If you are the chosen applicant a holding deposit will be requested.Subject to reference checks, a move-in date will be arranged and a tenancy agreement signed.

5. Move in! 

On move-in day, you will be required to pay the first month’s rent. From there, you will be handed the keys and can start to make your new place a home.

Contact the Redbrik Lettings team today on 0114 361 0140 and start the journey to finding your place.

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