A charming one-bedroom property situated within the beautiful Leaton Knolls Estate, enjoying a peaceful rural location surrounded by attractive countryside.

Accommodation

The accommodation briefly comprises: • Fitted kitchen • Separate lounge providing a comfortable living space • One bedroom • Bathroom • Paved and fenced area to the front • Rear patio, ideal for outdoor seating and relaxation

Council Tax Band

B

EPC Rating

D

Insurance

The landlord will be responsible for keeping insured the premises and the landlord’s furniture/fittings. Tenants are obliged to take out Tenant’s Contents Insurance and you must provide proof of insurance prior to the letting commencing.

Security Deposit

A deposit of up to five weeks rent will be taken to cover damages or default on the part of the tenant during the tenancy agreement.

Unpaid Rent

Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the rent due date until paid. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Keys

Tenants are liable to cover the cost of replacing any lost keys or other security devices. If the loss results in a lock needing to be changed the actual cost of the locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for any person requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost keys) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract – Tenant

A fee of £50 (inc VAT) per agreed variation will be charged to cover the costs of dealing with the required change.

Change of Sharer – Tenant Request

A fee of £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination – Tenant Request

In the event that the tenant wishes to leave their contract early, they shall be liable for the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Future Rent Payments

Upon signing the tenancy agreement, you will be required to sign a standing order mandate for future rent payments. Rent must always be paid by the tenant and not from any third party.

RICS

Berrys are members of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and belong to The Property Ombudsman independent redress scheme.

Complaints Handling

Berrys belong to the “The Property Ombudsman” which is a Government approved redress scheme as a requirement of the Redress Schemes for Letting Agency Work and Property Management Work (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc.) (England) Order 2014, The Estate Agents (Redress Scheme) Order 2008 and The Estate Agents (Redress Scheme) (Penalty Charge) Regulations 2008. Full details on our complaints handling procedure can be requested from any practitioner.

Clients Accounts Handling

Berrys are also members of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme under the Client Money Protection Schemes for Property Agents (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc.) Regulations 2018. This covers requirements for all surveying services, residential agency firms and residential lettings and property management in England holding client money from 1st April 2020.