Preparing to rent: Get ready to find your perfect home

Before you embark on. your Harrogate rental journey, here are some key things to consider:

1. Find a trusted partner
   Choose a reliable and helpful ARLA registered agent like Myrings Estate Agents. We’ll guide you through the process and ensure a smooth rental experience.
2. Let us know your needs
   Register your details and property preferences with our dedicated lettings team. You can call them on 01423 569007 or email lettings@myringsestateagents.com
3. Crunch the numbers
   > Holding deposit: To secure a property following a successful application, you will need to pay a holding deposit equal to 1 weeks’ rent, this will be credited towards your first months’ rent when you move into the property.
   > First months’ rent: Your rent is paid monthly in advance so you will need one months’ rent, minus the holiday deposit, ready to pay before you move in.
   > Deposit: Typically equal to five weeks rent, payable in advance before you move into the property
   > Ongoing bills: Water, gas, electricity, council tax and broadband charges are not typically included in the monthly rent so you should budget for these additional costs.
   > Insurance: Adequate tenants insurance is strongly recommended.
4. Be ready to move in quickly
   Having your finances and references (previous landlord and employer) readily available will give you an edge when a perfect property becomes available.

Here’s what you’ll need to have to hand:

• Bank details
• Contact information for your previous landlord
• Employer details

By following these steps, you’ll be well prepared to find your ideal Harrogate rental with ease!

Harrogate’s rental market is highly competitive and constantly evolving. Rents can fluctuate rapidly due to strong demand.

Our local expertise keeps us ahead of market trends, allowing us to provide accurate advice on affordable rental options.

It’s important to be aware that there are often more people searching for properties than available homes in Harrogate. To secure your ideal rental, it’s crucial to be well-prepared and ready to move quickly when opportunities arise.

• We start by searching our extensive database and arranging viewings of all the available properties that meet your requirements.
• Once we have found the right property for you we will put forward your offer to the landlord
• Once accepted we will apply for your references and credit searches and, subject to these being accepted, will draw up a tenancy agreement between you and the landlord (It is important you read this and are happy with it and understand the conditions, as it will be your duty to comply to its conditions and requirements throughout the tenancy).

N.B – If you have any requests, you should raise them and have them agreed when you make your offer, and not after the tenancy agreement has been produced.

• An independent inventory and schedule of condition will be drawn up, detailing the contents and condition of the property. This will be used when you check in and out of the property so read it carefully and keep a copy.
• You will be given an invoice detailing the deposit and initial rent due. Once the tenancy agreement has been agreed and signed by both parties and the monies have cleared, your tenancy will begin.
• You will be checked-in by an independent inventory clerk and one full set of keys per tenant will be handed over.
• If we manage your property, you will meet your property manager, whom you can contact if there are any issues or maintenance problems during your tenancy. Please note that rent money will be paid by standing order to us for managed properties.
• If your property is managed by the landlord, you will be given their contact details and you must contact them directly should any issues arise throughout the tenancy.
• Your deposit money will be registered with a government scheme and a certificate provided to you for your records.