Finding a property
North Oxford and surrounding villages
The first step is to contact us to provide brief details about yourself and about the accommodation you require. We then search our database for suitable properties, making arrangements to view as required. If nothing suitable is currently available, we will be happy to log your details and advise you as soon as a suitable property becomes available.
It is wise to start looking about a month before you wish to move, as the nicer properties are viewed and reserved quickly.
We regret that we cannot assist DSS claimants. Our tenancies are granted for a minimum term of 6 months.
Viewings
Viewings will be arranged at times to suit you, including evenings and weekends, and you will invariably be accompanied by a member of staff, who can give advice and answer any questions you may have.
Reserving the property
Once you have decided on a property, you will need to reserve it by paying a 'holding deposit', usually equivalent to one week's rent. Assuming that the tenancy goes ahead, this will be deducted from the monies due before you move in. If the landlord declines to grant the tenancy, it will be refunded. However the deposit will be forfeit if you decide not to proceed for any reason, or if you fail to provide complete and accurate information in your application.
References
As a minimum we will require satisfactory references from your employer (or college), and a previous or current landlord. We may also require a personal reference, and sometimes a guarantor. In addition a credit check will be undertaken. We may use the services of an independent referencing company to obtain and evaluate these references.
Payment of Rent & Bills
Rents are normally quoted calendar monthly, and payable monthly in advance. The tenant is usually also responsible for Council Tax, Water Rates, Gas, Electricity, TV Licence and Telephone costs. All rents are payable by bank standing order to our company bank account.
Deposit
A security deposit of 6 weeks rent must be paid, and will be held by ourselves as stakeholders in a secure client account throughout the tenancy term. This is held to cover damage, breakages, and any other liabilities under the terms of your tenancy agreement. Please note that under no circumstances can the deposit be used by the tenant to cover rent.
Our Agency Fees
We charge £100 per applicant to cover referencing costs and administration and £100 for the preparation of your Tenancy Agreement.
Check-In
MTG do not charge for standard check-ins, however, where an independent Inventory Clerk is conducting a check-in, additional fees may apply. Please contact us to confirm the costs.
Should you need to check-in to the property outside of our normal working hours (Mon-Fri 9.5pm) there will be an additional fee of £50.
Check-Out
A standard check-out fees of £65 at the end of your Tenancy will apply. If an independent inventory has been taken, then additional fees may apply for check-out, commensuate with the size of the property. Please contact us for confirmation of the costings.
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As appointed agents for HomeLet and Rentguard we are able to offer a variety of insurance policies for both landlords and tenants, including the following:
Tenant's Contents
Up to your selected sum insured for damage to your household furniture, equipment, furnishings, clothing and personal possessions whilst in your home (excludes business equipment).
Landlord's Contents
Up to £2,500 for accidental damage to your landlord's contents, fixtures & fittings for which you are responsible.
Personal Possessions
Up to your selected sum insured for loss or accidental damage to your clothing, watches, jewelery, spectacles, other valuables (excluding mobile telephones) and pedal cycles whilst away from your home anywhere in the UK or whilst temporarily elsewhere in the world. Theft from unattended vehicles must be from a locked boot.
Further details are available on request. Click here for a "quick quote".
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