Frequently asked questions and answers
How do you manage things from
I am committed to my job. Most importantly I have a great team of plumber, electrician and handyman. Two have worked with me for thirteen years! My current tenants are familiar with our efforts and will I am sure confirm.
If you rent a house from me you will be able to put a face to my name and receive a prompt response to your enquiries rather than be limited to contact between 9 am 'til 5 pm on Monday to Friday. As I manage only 4 houses your names will mean more to me than merely a reference number amongst many 10's or 100's of others!
Do you let your houses on a first come first served basis?
No. You may have noticed that my rents are very competitive for nice quality houses in prime locations. This is because I like to attract a choice of tenants. I am looking for polite and well organized students who I believe will be considerate and take care of my houses. If your group is booked for a viewing you will probably stand a 1 in 3 chance of being offered the house of your choice. You can be sure that I shall not choose another group of tenants before I meet you. If you have read through my website and are well briefed I shall be sure to notice and so your chance of being offered the house of your choice will increase.
Do you charge a reduced rent during the summer holidays?
No. My rents vary from £3224 to £3536 per person per annum. Tenants pay in equal installments monthly in advance by standing order. This is convenient for all concerned. It would be time wasted for me to monitor variable payments throughout the year - and you to need to chase up group members who have disappeared abroad on holiday!
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I suggest you calculate the total rent payable per annum for any houses you are offered. Often students believe that the term "vacation rent retainer" implies a discount - calculating the sums can present an entirely different picture!!! |
If we sign up when can we move in?
I welcome student tenants who wish to live in my houses during the summer holidays. I do not charge extra for them to do so. My Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements commence on 14th June 2008. This coincides with end of term for students leaving the UKC campus. Maintenance works need to be considered each year. I discuss these at viewings and record works agreed as an appendix to the AST Agreements. Obviously when major works are planned it is best there are no students living in at the time.
Can we sub-let your house?
No. I choose tenants of my liking to live in my houses just as you rent a house of your choice. Together WE enter into an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. A sub-tenant would be a third party who is not of my choice. He/she may not be acceptable to all members of your group and/or choose not to abide by the terms of our Agreement. This creates potential for a whole host of difficult scenarios between us and is best avoided.
Can we check you out with your current tenants?
Usually you will bump into some of my tenants during viewings. I am entirely happy for you to ask them any questions about me and their experiences as my tenants.
Do you provide Broadband?
My houses have been kitted out with wireless routers for the last two years. I provide these if they are not included in packages from the various service providers.
What would happen if we wanted to stay at one of your houses for
a second year?
I always let on a year by year basis. Several tenants hold over for a second year and very occasionally someone will hold over for a third. If my tenants prove to be considerate and responsible (as most do) I am pleased to offer them first refusal to hold over or regroup for their current house or another that may be available.
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Holmlea, Mandeville Road, Canterbury
90 Tenterden Drive, Canterbury
About me/Property management and maintenance
Contact me:
To get the promptest response
to your enquiry please use my mobile phone number 07976 239998.
Electronic mail address
olivia@avoncroft-farm.fsnet.co.uk
Web address
http://www.ukcstudenthouses.co.uk
Office phone
01425
672447 / (
Home phone
01425
672447