Residential let
Overview
Residential lettings
Grand Union Living specialises in residential lettings and property management operating in the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire areas.
We are fully focused on our priorities and the needs of the landlord. We strive to offer the best quality service in letting and managing properties and aim to make the process as smooth and transparent for you as we possibly can.
You will be managed by our dedicated lettings team who will take you through the whole process from your very first enquiry right through to moving into your new home, and your lettings agent will manage your tenancy throughout until you decide that you would like to move on.
We are able to offer a 24 hour, 365 days a year emergency repairs service so should the unthinkable happen we are only a phone call away. We believe that this kind of service is what sets us apart from other competitors in the market, along with the flexibility of our tenancies and the fact that we do not work on commission so our sole objective is to get you the home that is right for you.
All of our market rented properties are owned by Grand Union Housing Group and the market rents are set the same as private renting. They are offered on assured short hold tenancies with a minimum term of 12 months.
Our services include:
- Comprehensive lettings and management services
- Flexible tenancies
- Your rights explained
- Full check in, check out and after care service
- Member of a recognised lettings accreditation scheme - Residential Landlords Association
- Member of PRS – Property Redress Scheme
- Transparent fees
- Affordability appraisals
- Fast track referencing
- Fully protected deposit scheme with the DPS
- Comprehensive inventories
Intermediate renting
Grand Union Living can also offer intermediate rented properties and the rents are typically set at 80% (or less) of market rents. They are offered on assured shorthold tenancies with a minimum term of 12 months, similar to private renting.
Grand Union Living, when letting the property, will require a deposit equivalent to five weeks rent and that the rent will be paid a month in advance. The deposit paid will be protected in a Rent Deposit Guarantee scheme and a copy of this will be provided at the beginning of the tenancy.
You can search our current available properties on the rent page or contact our dedicated team on 0300 123 5544 or email lettingsteam@guhg.co.uk
Security deposit (per tenancy)
Five week’s rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid rent. Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost key(s) or other security device(s). Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual cost of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord or any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15.00 per hour (incl VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of contract (tenant’s request)
£50.00 (inc. VAT) per agreement variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlords instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of sharer (tenant’s request)
£50.00 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early termination (tenant’s request)
£250.00 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. This covers the landlords costs in the
re-letting of the property.
