2 Bed Flat, Shorncliffe Road, CT20

We are proud to offer this delightful newly redecorated 2 bedroom ground floor West End flat in a well maintained and tidy block where a single landlord owns all of the units. This updated property has double glazing, brand new gas fired central heating boiler, new carpets and makes for the perfect home for a single professional or couple looking for a long term let.

The large open plan kitchen/lounge is a bright space with an ample range of kitchen units, an electric oven, new stainless steel extractor unit, a new halogen hob and a large breakfast bar.

The updated bathroom benefits from a new mains powered shower with a new glass shower screen over a full sized bath. There is a new sink unit with storage and a lit vanity mirror. The bathroom also has a new chrome heated towel rail.

The flat also benefits from a rear decked balcony and a separate utility room which houses the new gas central heating boiler, space for a washing machine & storage.

Main features

• Two bedrooms
• Rear decked balcony with patio doors from Bed 2
• Large open plan kitchen/lounge
• New carpets and flooring
• Bathroom with a shower over a full sized bath
• Separate utility room

• Un furnished
• Bills Exclusive

Comprehensive references and a clear credit history will be required, along with a security deposit equivalent to 5 weeks rent.

Available to move in from 6 May 2024 subject to satisfactory references

Application Process.

Due to limited viewing availability, initial vetting and affordability checks of all applicants will take place prior to any viewings. Please answer fully the 7 questions below when requesting a viewing via Open Rent.  After all viewings take place, we will choose one applicant to proceed to full reference checks, which must be successfully passed by each adult tenant prior to the commencement of the tenancy, after which, a security deposit equivalent to 5 weeks rent and the standard one month’s rent in advance will be paid.

*When requesting a viewing please answer fully each of the following 7 initial vetting questions:

1. Who will be living in the  property? (Please provide names and ages of all adults and ages of any children)

2. The rent is £825 pcm. How will you pay the rent? (i.e. employed income, self-employed income, savings, benefits, someone else will pay, etc.)

3. Are all adults in full-time employment? Please give details of any employment (job title, employer, hours worked & salaries.)

4. Has any adult moving in ever had any adverse credit or rent arrears? If yes, please give details.

5. Why are you leaving your current accommodation?

6. When are you looking to move in?

7. Do you have any pets? Please give details

*PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT participate in “Rent Now”  so please do not select that option (green button) in Open Rent

Please read APPLICANT PROFILE to check eligibility before applying. 

Applicant Profile

Using standard affordability calculations, the landlord can only consider applicants with an income of at least £24,750 per annum (jointly). Forms of considered income are:
* Basic salary for contracted hours only
* Tax Credits
* Pensions or a mixture of these.

Whilst still having to meet the minimum income value, forms of income which will be considered on a case-by-case basis are:
* Commission
* Self-employment
* Dividends
* Liquid funds
* Benefits awarded by means of a benefit award letter
Prospective applicants who do not fit this profile need not apply.

The property is suitable for applicants with up to 1 child, and is not suitable for applicants who will be sharing, those with pets or those who smoke.

Summary

Rent £825.00 per calendar month 

Deposit / Bond is £951.92

Minimum tenancy is 6 months

Maximum number of tenants is 2