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Lania
Welcome to Chris Hamriding Lettings!
My name is Louise Wilson, and as Lettings Manager, with over 30 years’ experience in the property industry, lettings is where my real passion lies. I truly believe that great lettings is about people as much as property. Alongside our ARLA-qualified Lettings Director and our friendly, knowledgeable team, we take pride in offering landlords a professional service that feels personal, supportive and easy to deal with.
With the Renters’ Rights Bill bringing major changes — including the removal of Section 21, stricter rent increase rules and greater focus on compliance — even experienced landlords can unknowingly fall short. That’s why we’re offering a free lettings health check for established landlords.
We’ll review your current rent level to ensure it’s in line with the local market and advise where you may be able to improve your return. We’ll also check your compliance position, highlighting any risks, gaps or upcoming requirements under the Renters’ Rights Bill, so you can avoid costly mistakes and stay protected.
It’s a simple, no-obligation review designed to give you clarity and peace of mind. If you’d like a friendly, professional second opinion, please get in touch — I’d be delighted to help.
Our focus is always on finding the right tenants, not just the quickest ones. Through careful tenant matching and thorough referencing, we help protect your property and your rental income. I’m a strong believer in giving honest advice, from accurate rental valuations and sensible rent reviews to guidance on reducing voids without taking unnecessary risks. With legislation constantly changing, including the evolving Renters’ Reform Act, you can be confident that compliance, safety and correct procedures are always at the forefront of what we do.
Clear communication is incredibly important to me, and I make sure our landlords feel informed, listened to and supported at every stage. We offer let-only and full property management, where we look after inspections, maintenance and trusted contractors, treating your property as if it were our own. I would love the opportunity to meet you, have a chat and see how we can support you and your property, so please do get in touch — we’d be delighted to help.”
Getting Ready to Rent
Although people are keen to jump in and view properties, our experience over the years has found that applicants that have collected all the essential information that will be needed by the landlord in advance of viewings, have a higher chance of success of securing their ideal rental.
What Information?
To help you collect the information needed we have produced a downloadable document. You will need this information no matter if it’s an Estate Agent or Private Landlord so why not start filling it out now.
Is it Affordable?
It helps to know if you can afford the rent before arranging a viewing. The quick way to check is to take the monthly rent and multiply by 30. For example a £500 pcm rent x 30 = £15,000. Your annual salary (or household income) should be £15,000 or more and don’t forget the security deposit of 5 weeks rent. In advance of moving-in, you will need to have paid your first months rent and security deposit in cleared funds.
List A - Identity Document
- Current signed passport (at least 3 months remaining)
- Resident Permit Issue to EU nationality by Home Office
- Valid UK/EU photo driving licence (front and back valid for at least 3 months from date)
- State Pension of Benefits Book/notification letter
- Inland revenue tax notification
Proof of Identity
All applicants and guarantors will be required to provide proof of identity and address, We require sight of all original or certified documents.
Individual identity documents
We will require one document from List A and one recent document from List B dated within the past 3 months
List B - Proof of Address
- Mortgage statement
- Local authority tax bill
- Local authority rent card or tenancy agreement
- Bank / building society / Credit union statement (No online/bank branch print-offs)
- Utility bill (not mobile phone) that includes your name (issued within the last 3 months)
- Current UK/EU photo driving licence
- Current UK/EU licence
- State pension of benefits book/notification letter
- National Identity Card ( front and back, valid for at least 3 months from date)
Associated Costs to Renting
We will require one months rent plus the equivalent of one months rent as a security deposit in cleared funds in advance of your move-in . The link below provides a printable copy of Tenants Fees.
Holding Deposit (Nil)
Unlike most letting agents we do not charge tenancy applicants a holding deposit to take the property off the market during referencing. We operate a "first past the post" policy and continue to market the property until an applicant passes all referencing checks, is considered a suitable tenant by the landlord and signs a tenancy agreement.
First Months Rent (One Months Rent)
Before starting your tenancy we require the first months rent in cleared funds. Appropriate payment details will be provided.
View our terms of business
Security Deposit (Five Weeks Rent)
Before starting your tenancy we require a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent in cleared funds. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
View our terms of business
Where the Tenancy is “Tenant Find / Let Only” the Landlord will normally provide the tenant with appropriate details of their government approved security deposit protection scheme. The landlord will need to confirm receipt of cleared funds before move-in.
Your security deposit is refundable at the end of the tenancy, subject to you complying with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement.
Client Money Protection (CMP)
The Chris Hamriding agency has client money protection in place through the Propertymark, scheme reference C0011972. CMP is an approved insurance product for letting agents in the UK. CMP protects the rental money that a tenant pays their letting agent to pass onto a landlord.
• View our Client Money Protection Certificate (PDF link)
• View our Propertymark Conduct, Membership and Accounting rules (PDF link)
Tenants FAQs
Council Tax / Utilities
The tenant to pay all charges in respect of gas, water, electricity, Internet, telephone and TV licence consumed on the Premises plus Council Tax charge and other utility and service providers relating to the property. We also ask tenants to insure their own belongings and have suitable insurance in place to cover accidental damage to the Landlord’s property which will protect their deposit.
Landlords Restrictions
The tenant to pay all charges in respect of gas, water, electricity, Internet, telephone and TV licence consumed on the Premises plus Council Tax charge and other utility and service providers relating to the property. We also ask tenants to insure their own belongings and have suitable insurance in place to cover accidental damage to the Landlord’s property which will protect their deposit.
What protections do I have?
Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)
If you are using out Managed Service, Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estate Agency is an insured member of the government approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme. With the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) the tenant’s security deposit is registered on the TDS Deposit database and, will receive a certificate. Where there is no dispute at the end of the tenancy, the deposit will be returned promptly. If there is any dispute it will be dealt with fairly by the Independent Case Examiner who will make a decision and return the appropriate amount without delay.
Client Money Protection Scheme (CMP)
The Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estate Agency has Client Money Protection in place through the Propertymark scheme (reference C0011972). CMP is an approved insurance product for letting agents in the UK. The Scheme is a compensation scheme which provides compensation to Landlords, Tenants and other clients should an agent misappropriate their rent, deposit or other client funds.
Independent Redress Scheme (TPOS)
The Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estate Agency Independent Redress is undertaken by The Property Ombudsman Scheme (TPOS) for both Sales and Lettings. Their role is to provide fair resolutions to disputes between members of the public, Landlords or Tenants against Estate and Letting Agents. We are required to follow the TPO Code of Practice for both Residential Sales and Letting Agents.
Landlords
Landlords Services
Letting your property is as Easy as 1-2-3.
Market Appraisal
(No Obligation Valuation)
Our experts look over your property to see what rent you can expect, provide guidance on compliance with statutory provisions and update you on what's happening in the local rental market. Free Rental Valuation (Request)Let Only Service
(First month’s rent or £700.00 inc VAT whichever is the greater)
Our Let Only (Tenant Find) Service is for landlords who want to manage their own property, arrange their own deposit and collect rent directly. We find you tenants, prepare a professional inventory and take care of all the paperwork. Tenant Find Service (More..)Managed Service
(£500+12% of rent,vat inc)
Why not leave the whole letting and management process to us? This is really useful if you are moving away from the area, have a busy life or simply don't want the day-to-day hassle of running the tenancy. Managed Service (More...)Confused?
There is so much to think about when it comes to renting your property. Call today on 01260 543 999 for a chat with one of our letting experts or email your questions to lettings@chrishamriding.co.uk.
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