The cost of gas, electricity, and water varies depending on the energy efficiency of your home and how much you use. Your EPC (energy performance certificate) will provide an estimated average cost, but bear in mind if you are at home more than average, the cost is likely to be higher.

The cost of broadband, TV license and TV packages also vary depending on the service you choose. 

Many companies can help you plan and split the cost of utility bills between you. Companies, such as Glide, Split the Bills and Huddle – if you need a bit more certainty, you may want to consider this option. 

Most student properties managed or owned by Leydon Lettings benefit from having utility bills included in the rent price. This means you don't have to worry about setting up your utilities, the monthly cost, or how much you're using. We take care of all your utility bills for you.

• Gas
• Electric
• Water
• Sewerage
• TV licence
• Internet

If you want to reserve a house, please email ([email protected]) or telephone (01227 713913) to tell us which house you would like to reserve and the names and email addresses of everyone in your group. We will then send you an application form. After you have completed this, we will send you a draft tenancy agreement and ask you to pay the holding deposit. We will hold the house for you for 5 days while you and your guarantor complete the paperwork.

Your deposit is normally payable on or before signing your tenancy agreement. If, for any reason, you are unable to pay your deposit, please discuss this with a member of staff.

Yes. Your deposit is protected with the Deposit Protection Service (DPS). The DPS will look after your deposit until after the end of your tenancy.

Any deposit you pay is returnable after the end of the tenancy and within 10 days of you and your landlord agreeing to any reasonable deductions. 

The referencing process should take no more than 5 days, providing you and your guarantor complete all the required documentation upon receipt.

Delays occur when the referencing company is awaiting the completion of forms or the supply of relevant documents. 

Your guarantor agrees to pay any monies owing for the tenancy in the unlikely event that you do not.

Your guarantor should be based in the UK, in full-time employment (unless they can evidence savings), usually a homeowner and with a clear credit history, all of which will be assessed by an external credit referencing agency.

Your tenancy agreement prohibits you from storing possessions in the property until your actual move-in date because of the increased risk of theft created by possessions in a vacant property.

You will not normally be able to move in during the first 7 or 14 days of the tenancy in consideration of the discount offered. 

Your first instalment of rent is normally due quarterly in advance. The first quarter’s rent is due one month in advance of the start date of the tenancy. If you are unable to pay quarterly or foresee problems in being able to pay on the due date, please discuss this with a member of staff. 

Normally houses are booked by a group of friends on a joint and severally liable tenancy agreement. This means that everyone on the tenancy agreement is both jointly and individually responsible for ensuring all the terms of the tenancy agreement are met. 

For instance, if one housemate does not pay the rent or causes damage, any one or all other joint tenants can be asked to pay the unpaid rent or repair the damage. Trusting those you reserve your house with is therefore very important. 

If you are not part of a group and reserve just one bedroom (where the landlord permits), then you are responsible for your share of the rent only. You will however be jointly and severally liable with the other tenants in the event of damages if no one tenant admits or accepts responsibility. 

Maintenance that arises through fair wear and tear or because of a defect to the property is your landlord’s responsibility. 

Any damage to the property arising from misuse or through failure to report an issue in good time (resulting in greater damage), is the tenants’ responsibility. 

As long as you treat the property well and report any defects as soon as they become apparent, you will not need to worry.