Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15

A freshly decorated 1/2 bedroom ground floor apartment/bungalow with it's own front door, located in a sought after area close to the town centre and a short walk from the railway station. There is no garden but it does have secure parking behind electric gates. The property is currently undergoing redecoration and the photographs are not recent, but are provided to give you an idea of room size etc. Viewings by appointment only.


The below fees apply to tenancies signed on or after 1st June 2019

Holding Deposit

A holding deposit of one weeks rent will be taken to reserve a property. Please note that the deposit will be withheld if any relevant person withdraws from the application, fail a Right to Rent check, provide false or misleading information, or fail to sign the tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit (per tenancy with a rent of less than £50,000)

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.

Security Deposit (per tenancy with a rent of £50,000 or more per year)

A deposit of up to six 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 request)

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’s 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 (tenants 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.

Pets

If you have pets please make a specific enquiry before submitting your application. Pets are not permitted at every property. If the property you are thinking of renting allows pets.

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.

If you have any questions please contact us directly.

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.

CLIENT 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