Whether you’re renting your first home or simply looking for your next move, we believe the experience should be exciting, straightforward and completely transparent.
From your first viewing through to collecting your keys and settling into your new home, our friendly team will guide you through every stage of the process, keeping you informed and making sure you always know what to expect.
As a family-run business with over 25 years’ experience helping people move across Cheadle and the surrounding area, we understand that renting isn’t simply about finding a property — it’s about finding somewhere you’ll be proud to call home.
Our aim is simple. To make moving home as easy and stress free as possible.
Finding the right property is about more than ticking boxes. It’s about discovering somewhere that suits your lifestyle, your commute and the way you want to live.
Browse our latest available properties online or register your requirements with us and we’ll let you know when something suitable becomes available.
Many of our newest instructions are first shared with members of our Maurice Kilbride Property Premiere Facebook Group before being promoted more widely, giving you the opportunity to discover selected homes before they appear on the major property portals.
Join our free Property Premiere Group and stay one step ahead.
Once you’ve found the right property, we’ll guide you through the next steps.
We’ll explain the application process, referencing, holding deposit and tenancy agreement clearly, so you’ll always understand what’s happening and what comes next.
No confusing jargon. No hidden surprises.
Just straightforward advice from people who are here to help.
(Existing legal information regarding holding deposits can remain beneath this introduction.)
A holding deposit is payable if you wish to reserve a property.
The deposit is capped at the equivalent of one week’s rent and allows us to remove the property from the market whilst referencing and pre-tenancy checks are completed.
The holding deposit may be retained if any applicant:
We therefore ask that all information provided during the application process is accurate and complete.
Before moving into the property, a tenancy deposit will usually be required.
This is capped at:
Five weeks’ rent where the annual rent is below £50,000;
Six weeks’ rent where the annual rent is £50,000 or above;
The deposit is held to cover any breaches of the tenancy agreement, such as damage to the property or unpaid rent and will be protected in a Government approved tenancy deposit scheme.
Most new tenancies are now periodic, meaning there is no fixed end date to the tenancy.
Tenants can generally end their tenancy by providing the required notice in accordance with their tenancy agreement and current legislation.
The Renters’ Rights Act also introduces greater protections for tenants, clearer rules around rent increases and improved standards across the private rented sector.
Our team will explain your tenancy agreement and answer any questions you may have before you move into your new home.
Tenants are responsible for the actual cost of replacing lost keys, fobs or security devices.
Where locks need to be changed, the cost of replacement locks, keys and locksmith charges may also be payable.
Should you request a variation to your tenancy agreement, such as a change of sharer or other amendment, charges may apply where permitted by legislation.
Any applicable costs will always be explained clearly before any work is undertaken.
We appreciate that life doesn’t always go according to plan and that unexpected changes in circumstances can happen to anyone. If you’re concerned about paying your rent, please don’t ignore the situation or struggle in silence – get in touch with us as soon as possible.
In most cases, speaking to us early gives us the best opportunity to work with you and your landlord to explore the options available. Keeping us informed is always the best way forward.
Where rent remains unpaid for more than 14 days, interest may be charged at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate in accordance with current legislation.**
Unless otherwise agreed, tenants remain responsible for:
At the end of your tenancy, we may ask for confirmation that all utility accounts have been settled.
Moving day should be exciting.
Before you collect your keys, we’ll make sure everything is ready for your arrival.
You’ll receive all the important documents relating to your tenancy together with information about your new home, allowing you to settle in with confidence from day one.
Our aim is to make moving as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
We want you to enjoy living in your home. If something needs repairing, you have a question about your tenancy or your circumstances change, simply get in touch.
Our experienced team is here to help and will always work with you and your landlord to resolve issues as quickly and fairly as possible.
Good communication is at the heart of every successful tenancy.
When it’s time for your next move, we’ll help make the process just as straightforward as when you moved in.
If you’re planning to leave, please let us know as early as possible so we can explain the notice process and help everything run smoothly.
If your circumstances change and you need to move before your tenancy would normally come to an end, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. We’ll discuss your options with both you and your landlord and do everything we reasonably can to help.
Where a landlord agrees to accept an early surrender of the tenancy, you may be responsible for the landlord’s reasonable costs of re-letting the property and any rent due until a replacement tenancy begins, where permitted by current legislation.
Moving home is one of life’s biggest moments. Whether you’re renting for six months or several years, our job is to make the experience as straightforward, professional and enjoyable as possible.
We’re proud to be an independent family business, helping people move across Cheadle and the surrounding area for more than 25 years. If you ever need advice, we’re only ever a phone call or email away.
We look forward to helping you find your next home.
