Renting
Renting through Glyn-Jones
If you haven’t already registered do it now... It’s simple and quick. We won’t pass on your details to third parties or bombard you with inappropriate choices of properties. We’ll stick to your brief and hand select what we have available for your consideration. We will keep you updated with new properties fitting your criteria that come to market. We will personally take you round your shortlisted selections and once you have found where you would like to live you can sit back and relax. We’ll expertly guide you through the rental process and carry out all the necessary checks on your behalf. Properties can be let for all sorts of reasons; from investment, to cover health care costs, or overseas employment, the list is endless. At Glyn-Jones we carry out detailed inspections of the properties we let giving you peace of mind that gas appliances have been annually safety certificated, and electrical safety checks have been carried out. All properties are fitted with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms where applicable.
Furthermore your deposit is fully protected, we are fully bonded, audited and approved to hold clients monies and all deposit funds are registered with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
For yours and the landlords benefit we use a specialized provider to produce a comprehensive inventory not just on contents but also condition of the property minimizing complications in the event of a claim against your deposit.
The number of households in the private rented sector are approaching approximately 5.5 million which is the highest level since the 1970’s. This means that some 19% of all households nationwide are using the sector.
The Rental Process
Congratulations you've found a home to rent! Sit back and relax we'll guide you through the following process so you can move in and enjoy your new home.
You will be asked to complete a tenancy application form. An independent referencing company takes employment and previous Landlord checks where applicable, and credit checks. Every individual over the age of 18 who will be residing at the property will be asked to complete a separate form. The tenancy agreement will be an Assured Periodic tenancy; it will set out the terms and conditions of the tenancy. An agreement is made between tenant and Landlord set-up by Glyn-Jones & Company on behalf of each party. We request that you read the agreement in full before signing in order that you are fully aware of all your obligations. In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act of 2019 you will not be charged a fee for the application process.
Before processing your application we require 2 forms of current identification per applicant, typically this will be either a passport or driving licence and bank statement or utility bill. We are also required by law to carry out a ‘Right To Rent’ check, you will need to provide us with evidence of any valid Visas; this is to ascertain your right to reside in a rental property within the UK.
In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act of 2019 you will not be charged a fee for the application process. An initial holding deposit of the equivalent of 1 weeks rent of your chosen property will be taken upon application. This deposit will ensure that the property is held for you for the duration of your application process. Should your application be successful this sum will be refunded by way of forming a contribution to your first month’s rent and security deposit with your consent. This deposit could be non-refundable fee in the event that you withdraw or fail to enter in to an agreement with the Landlord, fail your Right To Rent check, or in the event that you provide false or misleading information causing your referencing to fail.
You must lodge a security deposit with Glyn-Jones & Company before occupying the property. This will be equivalent to 5 weeks rent for your chosen property. It will be refunded at the end of the tenancy, subject to any reasonable deductions as required by the Tenancy Conditions. Glyn-Jones & Company does not pay interest on deposit monies held. Your deposit will not be refunded until you fully vacate the property, return all keys and notify us of your forwarding address. Deposits held with Glyn-Jones are done so in accordance with The Tenancy Deposit Scheme regulations.
Upon successful completion of the referencing process we will confirm a date for your tenancy to begin. On this day an appointment will be made for you to visit one of our offices in order to sign the Tenancy Agreement, all parties named on the tenancy (to include any Guarantor's) must be present.
An inventory will list any furnishings and the condition of the property. You will be asked to sign a copy of this document and on your departure from the property we will carry out a final inspection based on this. Any repairs or replacements identified must be carried out before the tenancy ends or a suitable amount will be deducted from the security deposit. The property is let in ‘as seen’ condition. We advise that you view the property when vacant before signing the tenancy agreement to ensure that you are satisfied with its condition. Any special conditions negotiated as part of the tenancy must be confirmed either in the Tenancy Agreement or in writing prior to signing the agreement.
Following the signing of contract in our offices you will be given a comprehensive Inventory to check over, sign and return to us prior to moving in.
Your Landlord may choose to manage the property during your tenancy themselves. Alternatively they may ask Glyn-Jones & Company to manage the property on their behalf. You will be informed prior to your tenancy beginning how the property will be managed.
Your rent is paid monthly in advance. The first month’s rent must be paid with cleared funds (bank transfer), we cannot accept cash or card payments either in our branches or by telephone; this payment should be made after you have signed the tenancy agreement but before you collect the keys for the property. When transferring funds a suitable amount of time must be allowed for these to clear in our account before you are able to collect your keys.
Subsequent rent payments should be paid by standing order. Council tax, water, electricity, and gas bills, in addition to television/telephone/broadband providers are your responsibility during the tenancy unless otherwise stated in the tenancy agreement. It should be possible for you to select your own utility providers once you are living in the property.
You are responsible for insuring your own contents and those of the Landlord in case of accidental damage. We reserve the right to request a copy of your valid Insurance Certificate at any point in your tenancy.
We will visit the property after the first 3 months of your tenancy, and then every 6 months thereafter; you will be informed of the date and time should you wish to be present.
Upon entering in to a tenancy agreement you are committing to the property and the terms laid out in the agreement. Under the Renters Rights Act introduced on 1st May 2026 you are able to end your tenancy at any point by giving your landlord notice. This must be done so that your tenancy will end on a day when the rent is due or the day before the rent is due. Notice must also be giving in writing by letter or email. You will need to give your Landlord at least 2 months’ notice. A shorter notice period can be agreed in writing if all parties including other tenants that may be named on the agreement also agree.
| Holding Deposit | Holding Deposit equal to one weeks rent is payable at the start of an application. Should an application be successful this deposit will be offset against the initial rent and security deposit, with the prior agreement of the payee. |
| Security Deposit |
Security Deposit equal to 5 weeks rent is payable (in addition to the first months rent) once the referencing process has been completed and after signing the tenancy agreement.
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Fees payable in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019:
Additional variable charges may apply during the course of a tenancy or at the end and are detailed within the Tenancy Agreement; examples are as follows:
| Default of contract: | Loss of Keys - Charged at reasonable costs incurred. |
| Default of contract: | Late rent payment - Interest on late rent payments charged at 3% above BOE base rate. |
| Contract Variation/Assignment/Replacement: | Admin Charge - £50.00 inclusive of VAT. |
| Contract Termination: | Early Exit Admin. Fee - £50.00 inclusive of VAT (plus any reasonable Landlord costs, by prior arrangement). |
Yes, Glyn-Jones & Company are registered members of ARLA & NAEA Propertymark; to include Propertymark CMP scheme. Additionally we are also members of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). Membership of such schemes ensures that our client accounts are fully bonded and protected to hold client’s funds.
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West Sussex Coastline, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Rustington, East Preston & West Worthing.
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