The utilities including Water, Gas, Electricity, Council Tax, and TV licence are generally all inclusive as part of the monthly rent but this may differ from contract to contract.

You will need a deposit of approximately equal to one months rent or more in some cases. You will also be asked to give a holding deposit once you confirm your wish to rent a certain property. This would be deducted from the first rental payment when you take occupation of the property. You may also have to pay for the credit checks.

Askar Properties and the landlord would fix any appliances that need repairing and fulfil their maintenance obligations. However tenants are responsible for breakages. A tenant should report repairs as soon as they become aware of them.

Yes. Your privacy is respected. If you rent through an agent it is not usual that either the landlord or letting agent will try to gain access to the property outside pre agreed times. For example, the agent will want to inspect the property at least twice during the tenancy. They should give you reasonable notice of this. This area is normally covered in the tenancy agreement signed by you and Askar Properties.

Most tenancy agreements are for a twelve month period. However we do consider shorter terms of six months using the same year agreement by having a break clause (two months notice after four month period).

If you give notice earlier than permitted within the terms of your contract breach), you’ll be liable to pay the rent until the end of the tenancy unless the property is re-let and you pay Askar Properties out of pocket expenses. However, when drawing up agreements you could negotiate a break clause entitling you to give notice after four months. This would mean you’d be liable for the rent for the notice period of two months – releasing you from the remaining six months on a twelve month tenancy. This scenario rolls on month to month. For example, give notice at five months move after seven and so on.

This is a dangerous tactic because you would be in breach of the tenancy agreement and Askar Properties could take you to court. We are quick to deal with queries so reach out if you have any concerns and we will resolve them for you.

An Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement is used for a six to twelve month rental. This is normally a standard contract.

Askar Properties will handle all matters on behalf of the landlord. We will deal with the property viewings, references, agreements, moving in process and management of the property. If you have any queries please reach out to us directly and we’d be more than happy to help.