3-bedroom semi-detached house · DH7 8TQ
To rentReduced £25 (−2.9%) on 29 AugListed 79 days · slow let
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About
We are pleased to offer this newly refurbished three bedroom semi detached property which is situated in a popular residential development within the desirable Brandon area of Durham City.
Deerness Heights is an excellent residential area on the outskirts of Durham City that is extremely popular with families due to the good range of local amenities and excellent transport links into the city.
The property benefits from Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing, and comprises of: entrance, living room, modern kitchen/dining room with french doors leading to the rear garden.
To the first floor there is a landing leading to three good size bedrooms, white bathroom suite with shower over bath.
Externally the property has gardens to the front and a fully enclosed garden to the rear with side gate leading to a the garage. This property must be veiwed.
A holding deposit equivalent to 1 weeks rent will be required to reserve the property while referencing checks are being carried out.
With the tenants' consent this holding deposit will be refunded against the first months rent.
The holding deposit can be retained if the applicant provides false or misleading information, fails Right to Rent checks, withdraws from the property or fails to take reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy.
In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act applicants will be required to enter into the tenancy agreement no more than 15 days after paying the holding deposit.
Failure to do so for any of the afore mentioned reasons may result in you losing your holding deposit. An extension to the deadline may be entered into if agreed in writing by all parties.
Right to Rent Checks By law, Right to Rent checks must be carried and as such will be required to provide proof of ID and address in accordance with Home Office guidelines.
More information can be found at: Reference Checks and Credit Worthiness All applicants will be subject to a credit check carried to check for CCJs and IVAs Applicants will need to provide proof of an income of at least 2.5 x annual rent.
applicants will require a guarantor who is working and able to provide proof of an income 3x the annual rent.
We will also carry out employment checks, affordability checks, previous landlord reference and proof of address history, usually up to 3 years.
Documentation that may be required Passport, driving licence, bank statements (to assess income), utility bill (proof of address), payslips, benefits award letter, WFTC award letter.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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