Student Properties
We are proud to offer a wide variety of student properties, ranging from 1-bedroom apartments, to large 13-bedroom house shares. You are able to see the selection by navigating to the ‘Student’ tab at the top of this page.
Tenancy agreement
All of our tenancy agreements are Assured Periodic Tenancies, providing tenants with the rights and protections set out under the current legislation. Before signing, you will receive a copy of the tenancy agreement, giving you the opportunity to read through the terms and ask any questions you may have.
Holding Deposit
Upon submission of this application form, a holding deposit of £50.00 is required to reserve the room whilst Lettings First Plymouth Ltd undertakes referencing and the pre-tenancy process. The holding deposit may be retained where permitted by law if the applicant; withdraws from the application, provides false or misleading information which materially affects their suitability to rent, fails a Right to Rent check; or fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy agreement before the agreed deadline.
Rent in advance
Once the tenancy agreement has been signed by all parties, a further £150.00 will become payable. This payment is rent in advance and, together with the £50.00 holding deposit, will be credited towards your first month’s rent, resulting in a total £200.00 credit towards your first month’s rent.
Guarantor info
We require a UK based homeowning guarantor to sign a ‘Deed of Guarantee’ which states that they will be responsible for any shortfall of monies that the tenant is owing.
Council tax
Council tax is not payable if you are in full time education, and the property will remain exempt from Council tax. Should your status change, and the Council tax becomes payable, you will be responsible for paying the Council tax for the property.
Utility bills
Our all-inclusive student properties include gas, electric, water, broadband, and a communal TV licence. Gas, electric and water usage is subject to a fair usage policy, which will be signed alongside your tenancy agreement (this document is available upon request). Our fair usage has been calculated with nearly 10 years’ experience of student property utility consumptions. If a properties stated price does not include utilities, this will be stated on the advert.
Emergency line
There is a 24-hour emergency line available to our housemates. This is for genuine emergencies that will not be able to wait until the following working day. Please note that if the emergency callout required is due to misuse/negligence (IE locking yourself out of your room) charges will apply. These charges are £30.00 up until 10pm, and £50.00 thereafter.
Deposit
No deposits are required for our student properties.
Residential Properties
We are proud to offer a wide variety of residential properties, ranging from 1-bedroom apartments to lovely 4-bedroom homes. Follow us on our social media platforms to keep up to date on what is available.
Application
Upon submission of this application form, a holding deposit equivalent to one week’s rent is required to reserve the property whilst Lettings First Plymouth Ltd undertakes referencing and the pre-tenancy process. The tenancy agreement must be signed within 15 days of the holding deposit being received, unless a different deadline is agreed in writing by both parties.
Holding Deposit
Upon submission of this application form, a holding deposit equivalent to one week’s rent is required to reserve the property whilst Lettings First Plymouth Ltd undertakes referencing and the pre-tenancy process.
The holding deposit will be refunded if Lettings First Plymouth Ltd decides not to proceed with the tenancy, or if the tenancy agreement is not entered into by the agreed deadline for reasons that are not the applicant’s responsibility.
The holding deposit may be retained where permitted by law if the applicant:
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withdraws from the application;
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provides false or misleading information which materially affects their suitability to rent;
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fails a Right to Rent check; or
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fails to take all reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy agreement before the agreed deadline.
Deposit
We ask for a deposit equivalent to 28 days. Upon receipt of this payment, and successful; application, the deposit will be registered with the Deposit Protection Scheme.
Tenancy info
All of our tenancy agreements are Assured Periodic Tenancies, providing tenants with the rights and protections set out under the current legislation. Before signing, you will receive a copy of the tenancy agreement, giving you the opportunity to read through the terms and ask any questions you may have.
Council tax
Council tax will be payable by yourself as the tenant, as outlaid within the tenancy agreement. If you are in education / are a single person, you may be eligible for a discount. Further information regarding this can be found here.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/counciltax/counciltaxdiscountsandexemptions0
Utility bills
Utility bills are not included for our residential properties, as per the tenancy agreement.
Emergency line
There is a 24-hour emergency line available to our housemates. This is for genuine emergencies that will not be able to with until the following working day. Please note that if the emergency callout required is due to misuse/negligence (IE locking yourself out of your room) charges will apply. These charges are £30.00 up until 10pm, and £50.00 thereafter.