Get Registered

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At Sab Estate Agent, we aim to find the perfect property for you. To get started, register with us via our website, email, or by visiting our office. Once registered, we can match you with suitable properties and alert you to new listings. If you're interested in viewing a property, let us know as soon as possible.

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Making an Offer

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Once you’ve found a property you like, you’ll need to submit a written offer. If the landlord accepts your offer, you'll be required to pay a holding deposit, which will be no more than one week’s rent. This deposit will be held in our client account and will be applied to your rent. Please note that paying the holding deposit does not guarantee the property will be let to you. If references are unsatisfactory or if you withdraw, the holding deposit will be returned, less any referencing and administration fees.

If the landlord withdraws the offer for reasons other than unsatisfactory references, the entire holding deposit will be refunded to you.

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References

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Each prospective tenant must complete a reference application form. You will also need to visit our office with your passport or driving license (for us to take a copy), and a current utility bill. Sab Estate Agent uses independent referencing companies to conduct financial checks on all prospective tenants.

Initial Payment

Before the tenancy begins, you’ll need to pay one month’s rent in advance and a deposit of five or six weeks’ rent. This deposit will be registered with one of the authorized government schemes either by the landlord or Sab Estate Agent.

Rent Payments

You will need to set up a standing order 3 days before the rent due date to ensure your monthly rent is paid on or before the due date.

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Guarantor

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If a guarantor is required, they will also need to be referenced and provide proof of ID similar to the prospective tenant. The guarantor will be required to sign the tenancy agreement as well.

Tenancy Agreement

All prospective tenants will be named in the tenancy agreement and are jointly and severally responsible for its terms. This agreement is a legally binding contract between the landlord and the tenant.

Utilities

Typically, tenants are responsible for paying gas, electricity, water, telephone, broadband, and Council Tax unless otherwise specified. Tenants should contact utility companies to transfer these services into their name to avoid any disconnection.

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Deposit

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Sab Estate Agent will hold and secure your deposit with the Deposit Protection Scheme, which is protected by law and you will receive a certificate confirming this.

Unless otherwise requested, the Sab Estate Agent will arrange for an independent inventory clerk to document the property's contents and condition at the start of the tenancy. Both the tenant and landlord will receive a copy of this inventory report via online access. At the end of the tenancy, this report will be checked against the property's condition, and any discrepancies will be noted in the Checkout report. The landlord covers the cost of the inventory check-in and check-out. 

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No deposit funds can be released without the written consent of both the landlord and tenant.

The deposit will be refunded at the end of the tenancy, minus any deductions for damage or default, as agreed by both parties. If an agreement cannot be reached, the Dispute Service will assist in resolving the issue.

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For more information visit An Introduction to Disputes and Damages (depositprotection.com)

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Renewal of Tenancy

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Two to three months before the end of your tenancy, Sab Estate Agent will contact you to discuss whether you wish to renew your agreement or move out. If you decide to stay, we will negotiate renewal terms with your landlord on your behalf.

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