What can you expect from Northern Group and the renting process?
We’ve tailored our processes, through years of letting, to ensure renting through Northern Group is transparent and easy – making moving home, opening an office or setting up shop something to look forward to. We are extremely proud of our buildings and ensure that every property is well-presented and maintained for clients both before you move in and while you are a valued part of our community. If you have any questions about the renting process, please contact our friendly team who are dedicated to finding the perfect space for you.
Residential – property process
- We’ll discuss your requirements and budget to narrow the search.
- View our properties virtually and / or in person, at your convenience.
- Once you’ve found the right property, you’re ready to put forward an offer.
- When an offer is accepted by the landlord, you will pay a holding deposit and complete the tenancy declaration form online.
- A credit check will be carried out for all applicants and guarantors (if applicable). This includes ID checks, right to rent checks, employment reference, landlord reference and a credit history check.
- When the credit check and references are approved you will sign a tenancy agreement online (to be completed within 14 days from the application commencement, or prior to the move-in date, whichever is sooner).
- Prior to moving in, make payment of your initial rent and tenancy deposit in cleared funds.
- One of our team will meet you to complete a formal check-in report, verify identity and hand over keys.
- Once you’re moved in, you’ll have a dedicated Property Manager on-hand to take care of any requests.
Commercial – property process
- We’ll discuss your requirements and budget to narrow the search.
- View our properties virtually and / or in person, at your convenience.
- Once you’ve found the right property, you’re ready to put forward an offer.
- When an offer is accepted you will be required to pay a (non-refundable) administration fee and holding deposit to secure the property and cover the necessary credit / reference checks.
- A credit check will then be carried out on you and / or your company using the details supplied on your application form. Providing your application is successful, a move in date will be confirmed with you.
- Prior to move in, leases are drawn up and signed. For those taking a serviced office – you will advise of any additional services that you may require (broadband, telephone etc.)
- The initial rent (and services if applicable) will be required in cleared funds.
- One of our team will meet you at the property to complete a formal check-in report, verify identity and hand over keys.
- Once you’re moved in, you’ll have a dedicated Property Manager on-hand to take care of any requests.