Tenants
We offer clean, safe, well managed, top quality HMO lets in and around Colchester, Ipswich and the East of England.
A few of the benefits of renting through Stour Properties
We supply comfortable and quiet renovated homes for working professionals
Free unlimited WiFi
A fortnightly cleaner
All bills included
Entertainment packages
A gardener where applicable
Quick response to maintenance requests
Easy to communicate with
Queries answered fast and efficiently
and a promise to give you the best service we can
Cleaning & Gardening
Fortnightly communal cleaning and gardening service. Optional extras to have your personal area cleaned.
Safety
Fully compliant properties with regular safety checks and quick maintenance response times. Easily get in touch with us.
Extras
Our properties come with free entertainment packages.
Top Tips for Tenants
Whether to you rent with us, or someone else, these are worth noting.
10 Tips for Tenant Applicants
Tip 1.
YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION & PAYING YOUR HOLDING DEPOSIT
By far our biggest tip – Be sure to complete your application as accurately and as quickly as possible. This will show that you are committed to securing your chosen property. At the same time be sure to pay your holding deposit as soon as possible to reserve the property and enable us to carry out all of the necessary referencing.
Tip 2.
CHOOSE YOUR REFEREES CAREFULLY
Make sure that your referees are aware you have made application to rent a property so that once a request for a reference arrives this can be completed immediately to avoid any delays.
Tip 3.
ARRANGING VIEWINGS
Try to arrange viewings as soon as possible, rooms go fast and this will increase your chances in securing your preferred property.
Tip 4.
GUARANTORS
For all applicants we insist on a Guarantor regardless of age to safeguard the rental income.
Tip 5.
PROTECTING YOUR DEPOSIT
All deposits must now be registered with a Government approved tenancy deposit scheme. This is to safeguard your money in the event of a dispute at the end of your tenancy. The schemes work by administering control of the deposit and providing both tenant and landlord with an arbitration service should a dispute occur. We will register your deposit and also provide you with full details on the deposit scheme we use.
Tip 6.
SERVING NOTICE TO YOUR EXISTING LANDLORD
Be sure to only serve notice to your existing landlord once all of your references have been passed and we have confirmed your tenancy has been approved by your new landlord. This is important to avoid the possibility of being made homeless should your application to rent the new property fail for any reason.
Tip 7.
CHECK FOR SAFETY MATTERS
Be sure to check that your landlord has met all current safety legislation by asking your agent to confirm this. This includes the landlord having a valid Gas Safety Certificate, that all soft furnishings comply with Fire Safety rules and that the Electrical system has been checked. It is also good practice to ensure the property has working smoke alarms.
Tip 8.
REPORTING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
It is the landlords responsibility to provide you with a well maintained property. Should you find that maintenance is necessary please telephone our office in the first instance. We will ensure a maintenance visit is scheduled. For your convenience you can also report a repair online, by email, text or by Whatsapp.
Tip 9.
KEEP ONE EYE ON YOUR INVENTORY
An inventory is a vital document that sets out both the condition of the property and it’s contents. It is also a record that is referred to during periodic inspections of the property to cross reference items and for the final check out. Please be warned that any damage that is discovered can easily be verified and your landlord could withhold monies from the initial deposit save for fair wear and tear. Please take the time to look after your property.
Tip 10.
OBTAIN SUFFICIENT CONTENTS INSURANCE
It is the landlords responsibility to provide Buildings insurance however, this will not offer any cover for your own belongings. Please take the time to ensure you put in place sufficient Contents cover to safeguard your belongings.
We provide an extraordinary service
- Guaranteed rent for Landlords
- 100% of the rent 100% of the time
- Up to 10 year leases
- No voids
- No Fees
- No minor maintenance callouts
- No minor maintenance organisation
- No out of hours calls
- No risk
- No hassle
- Fully managed service
- Regular Cleaning
- Regular Gardening
- We keep your property up to date with any Gas & Electrical certs
- Fire Alarms tested monthly
- Emergency Lighting tested monthly
- Property returned in same or better condition
- We are passionate about our business and have a financial interest
- Honest and transparent values
- We are constantly improving and doing our best
- Easy and fun to do business with
Get in Touch
If you have a tenancy agreement coming to an end soon, or are looking for a new room now be sure to let us know as soon as possible and we can plan ahead to try and ensure you get the property you ideally want.
If you have any questions, need more information or would just like a chat about our service please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Reach Us
Based in Manningtree, Essex.
Registered Office & Postal Address:
Stour Properties
Kemp House,
160 City Road,
London,
EC1V 2NX
01206 645091
info@stourproperties.com