Application Process for a House Share

We cary out employer reference checks along with an affordability check on all potential tenants.

Applicants receiving benefits can apply. We might ask for a guarantor if there is a query about affordability.

A good landlord reference is essential.

It’s when 3 or 4 unrelated people all live in the same house. They each rent a private lockable bedroom and then share the bathroom, kitchen and other communal areas with their house mates. Its like students living together (but better behaved). House shares are common in large cities where renting a full house is too expensive. It can also be a way to afford living in a better standard of accommodation than you might be able to afford on your own.

• Our weekly/monthly rent includes all of your bills so there is nothing else in the home you have to pay for or organise.
• Broadband is supplied at no extra charge.
• There are washing machines in most homes. Some also have tumble dryers and dishwashers.
• There are no hidden extras so no unexpected bills.
• We are local responsive landlords.
• All our properties are fully furnished so there are lower start up costs.

Here are some useful articles to read if you are considering a house share for the first time. Click on the article name to open it in a new window.

• How to survive a house share

• 11 house share hacks.

Our shared house tenants come from a broad range of backgrounds but mostly fall into 2 categories - they are in the area for work and need somewhere to live when at work (but have a main residence elsewhere) or they are employed locally and need a home either in the short term or longer term.

Carrying out reference checks on potential tenants is a key part of what we do. We look at housing history, employment references and credit checks.

If you would like to know more about house sharing we are happy to have a no obligation chat with you. We will ask you lots of questions and assess your suitability.

You can ask any questions you have, we can tell you about some of our current properties and tell you about any properties that are coming up.

We do carry out reference checks of all applicants.

Being considerate to others is important to live in harmony and although ‘house rules’ sound strict, here are some useful articles to read if you are considering a house share for the first time.

Click on the article name to open it in a new window.

• How to survive a house share

• 11 house share hacks.

Reference process

If you are under 35 and pass referencing then we may ask for a guarantor to secure the tenancy.

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