HOW DO I RENT?
1. Register with Estates East
- You fill in and submit a Tenant Registration Form and the more details you give, the better the property-fit we can find for you. No signatures are required at this stage.
- Next, we deliver a list of potential properties to your inbox when they become available.
2. Offer
- When you've seen the home you want, we email you a link to the Offer Form which requires your signature.
- Only then can an offer be made on the property for you.
3. Holding deposit
- We let you know by email when your offer is accepted.
- You then pay a holding deposit, which is the equivalent of one week's rent.
- This isn't an extra fee, it comes off your main deposit. It's necessary because it secures the property for you while the reference checks are happening.
- Once we receive a screenshot of the transaction from you to prove it's paid, we remove your property from our website and begin the reference checks.
- Important: if you withdraw your offer without a valid reason after it's been accepted, you lose your holding deposit. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
4. Reference checks
- The information that's being checked is below. We enter your details onto our referencing platform, which keeps the process fair and moving forward.
- See how Estates East protects your information in our Privacy Policy
- Credit check
- Reference from your current Landlord
- Reference from your Employer to confirm your earnings
5. Deposit and Tenancy Agreement
- Before moving in, you pay a deposit equivalent to 5 weeks' rent, plus 1 month in advance.
- This amount is minus the holding deposit you already paid.
- You also sign and submit the Tenancy Agreement.
- You're able to move into your new home once the funds are cleared.
6. Move
- You're home! We email you all your tenancy documents to keep.
- Then it's time for you to meet your Property Management Team or your Landlord.
- Rental payments are paid by standing order.
The Bottom Line
Renting with Estates East can be a smooth and easy process, just keep on top of your inbox so you never miss an email. We're here to help you at every step
Call 020 8520 9300Our Service to You
You'll have a dedicated contact at Estates East, for professional support at every stage: keeping you informed and making things clear.
We don't have any hidden fees. We are transparent and open about all our charges.
Our service to you is to find you a home that you're excited to move into, and that fits your budget. Our goal is to help you find an affordable and exciting new home.
