Sometimes we are all faced with situations when renting a property could be the most appropriate thing to do. You may be staying in the area on a trial basis, not wanting the commitment of a mortgage or simply unsure what cards life will be dealing you in the next 12 months. For whatever reason, rest assured that Domans Residential can help you find the property that's right for you.

You can search for a property online above or register with us as an applicant and we'll do the looking for you.

Properties are generally advertised for rent as unfurnished, part furnished, furnished or fully furnished. See our FAQ page for full definitions of what these terms mean so you know what to expect from a property.

When you find a property that you are interested in we'll make the necessary arrangements for a viewing and either ourselves or the landlord will meet you at the property to show you around. Whenever you go to view a property there are many things to consider but first and foremost you must consider your safety. Check for things like smoke alarms and and ask to see the landlords' gas safety record.

When you've decided that the property is the one for you, we will negotiate your offer on your behalf. Once accepted, we will carry out reference checks on all applicants over the age of 18 that will be residing at the property (A fee is charged for this service). As soon as your references have been approved we will make the arrangements for completion day and draw up all the necessary paperwork.

On completion day you will be met at the property and can expect the following to take place:

• You should carefully read and sign the contract.
• You will be asked to supply your banking details for the standing order to the landlord (please note
  that standing orders are set up 3 days prior to the rent due date to allow for processing of the payment).
• You will be expected to bring one month's rental in advance plus six weeks deposit* in the form of
  cleared funds ie cash, bankers draft.
  
• An inventory** will be submitted for your approval and meter readings will be taken.
  
• Possession of the property and keys will be given.

* You are required to pay a deposit to cover any dilapidations that may arise at the property during your
tenancy. The deposit will be returned to you at the end of the tenancy once a final checkout has taken place and the landlord is happy with the condition the property has been returned in.

**An inventory is a full description of the property's condition and it's contents. It is very important that you read through the inventory and make any necessary amendments before signing it as this will be the document that determines the condition of the property when you moved in and when you move out.

Whatever the situation or property type our aim at Domans Residential is to guide you through the end to end process of finding a home, but above all to make your experience of renting a property a positive one.

If you have any questions or queries relating to any aspect of renting a property, please check our FAQ page or Contact Us for further information.