48 properties to let in Bridgend

The asking rent does not include letting fees. Depending on your circumstances and the property you select, the letting agent may also apply the following upfront fees:~ general administration fees~ reference fees (including credit checks, bank, guarantor, previous landlord, etc)~ application fees~ fees for drawing up tenancy agreements~ inventory fees, including check-in and check-out fees~ guarantor arrangement/application fees~ additional occupant fees~ pets disclaimer fees/additional pet depositFees may be charged on a per property or per tenancy basis.

We would like to provide clarity of the fees that may become payable during a tenancy you are looking to enter into. We believe you should understand these before you make any decision about a property or before you decide to view a property.

Acceptance of any offer will be subject to contract, referencing and Immigration checks. You will need to pay the Rent and Deposit that is due under a Tenancy Deposit, or where the landlord is offering the property with a deposit replacement guarantee product, and you wish to take up this option, you will need to provide proof that you have purchased such a product by providing us with a copy of the insurance certificate before a tenancy can start.

Referencing and Right to Rent Checks - You will be asked to complete an application before referencing can be undertaken, you should also provide an original photographic Identification (e.g. Passport, National id card, visa, resident permit, driving licence) and Proof of Residence (e.g. Original utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement all of which much be less than 3 months old) if you have any queries relating to this please speak to the branch you are dealing with.

You should be aware that the need for a guarantor may not become apparent until your referencing (including references for any joint tenants) has been completed. Where a guarantor is required they will need to complete an application form and provide photographic identification and proof of residence.

Referencing will cover a check against the credit file and public records of the individual, an Anti-Money Laundering check, confirmation of employment and salary details, confirmation of previous tenancy details, right to rent checks, reporting the results of all those checks to your prospective landlord to see if your application is acceptable.

Tenant deposit

A deposit equivalent to a month's rent plus £100 will be required to be paid at the start of the tenancy. This is subject to referencing.

The Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 permits certain fees/ charges to be made where a tenant has defaulted on or breached their obligations under their Tenancy Agreement

Default fee for late payment of rent
Chargeable from 14 days arrears calculated on the interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate on the late payment of rent for each day that the payment is outstanding.

Loss of a key or other security device
Landlords and letting agents can charge a tenant a fee to cover the cost of replacing the lost key or security device (e.g. Fob, electronic device for garage doors / security gates).

Payment on termination of a tenancy
Landlords and letting agents can require a tenant to make a payment for an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenant`s request.

Company application fee - £100.00
£100 including VAT

Please ask us to explain the application and move in process to you and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have now during the application process.

OpenRent is the UK's largest letting agent, using online services to make renting properties cheaper and more convenient than ever before - while holding quality and security as our top priorities.

OpenRent has never charged any administration or agency fees.

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords may charge you a fee if you lose keys or other security devices, or pay your rent late. You may also be asked for other permitted payments, such as a holding deposit when you begin your application.

There are no hidden fees or other charges when renting an OpenRent property.

OpenRent is a proud member of the Property Ombudsman and holds comprehensive Client Money Protection via the government-authorised Propertymark Client Money Protection scheme.

OpenRent is a registered agent in Scotland with registration number LARN1809026 and is a member of RentSmart Wales with license number #lr .

Holding Deposit (Per Tenancy) - Equal to 1 weeks (agreed) rent

This is to reserve a property. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information or fail to sign their tenancy (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing.) Should the Tenant(s) withdraw or fail referencing due to non-disclosure and/or falsified references this money will not be returned. It can, with your agreement be used as a contribution towards your first month’s rent or Tenancy Deposit if the Tenancy proceeds to move in/completion.

Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent under £50,000 per year - 5 weeks rent

covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent of over £50,000 or over per year - 6 weeks rent

covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid and/or late Rent payment(s) – England - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base rate from the due date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent.

Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. Please contact us straight away if you are unable to make a payment. We are here to help so please contact us with any queries. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device - Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys(s) or other security device(s)

Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenants Request) - £50 Inc VAT per agreed variation

To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) - £50 Inc VAT per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher

To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation of new legal documents.

Early Termination* (Tenant's Request) - This is not an automatic right and will be reviewed & agreed on a case by case basis.

Should the tenant(s) wish to terminate their contract early, they shall be liable for all costs, fees and charges incurred by the landlord for allowing the early termination including the agent’s existing or reletting fees, as well as the rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Tenant Protection

Hunters Bridgend is a member of ARLA Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a

member of TPO, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by

contacting us directly.

Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). For properties to rent in England, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments.

Permitted Payments (Before the tenancy starts (payable to Payton Jewell Caines) 'the Agent'

Holding Deposit :1 week's rent

Deposit: £ equivalent to 1 month's rent

Pet Deposit £100 (per pet)

Nil Deposit option: £ equivalent to 1 week's rent

Other permitted payments

Late payment of rent £30

Wasted contractor visit £30

Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Tenant Protection

Payton Jewell Caines is a member of RICS, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agents' website or by contacting the agent directly.

Please note that fees are non-refundable if you change your mind or references fail for any reason (eg: Poor credit history; income to rent ratio, knowingly providing false information)

Referencing and Right to Rent Checks - You will be asked to complete an application before referencing can be undertaken, you should also provide an original photographic Identification (e.g. Passport, National id card, visa, resident permit, driving licence) and Proof of Residence (e.g. Original utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement all of which much be less than 3 months old) if you have any queries relating to this please speak to the branch you are dealing with.

Tenancy Agreement - Negotiating and agreeing a tenancy agreement between you and your prospective landlord, including any special clauses or requirements which have been requested, once negotiations are finalised produce final copies for signature. This cost of this is shared between the landlord and tenant.

Inventory Checks - the landlord will pay for the compilation of the inventory, the cost of the check in and the Check-out at the tenancy end is shared by the landlord and tenant.

Renewal/Extension Agreements - Negotiating and agreeing a tenancy renewal between you and your landlord, including any special clauses or requirements which have been requested, once negotiations are finalised produce final copies for signature. This cost of this is shared between the landlord and tenant, paid for at the time of the renewal.

Tenant deposit - A deposit equivalent to a month’s rent plus £100 will be required to be paid at the start of the tenancy. This is subject to referencing.

Default fee for late payment of rent
Chargeable from 14 days arrears calculated on the interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate on the late payment of rent for each day that the payment is outstanding.

Loss of a key or other security device
Landlords and letting agents can charge a tenant a fee to cover the cost of replacing the lost key or security device (e.g. Fob, electronic device for garage doors / security gates).

Payment on termination of a tenancy
Landlords and letting agents can require a tenant to make a payment for an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenant’s request.

Company application fee
£100 including VAT

Please ask us to explain these to you, once we know your circumstance and how many tenants are applying for the property you are interested in, we can confirm the fees that could become payable.

We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme - C00011

We are members of the ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme - C0003322

Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). For properties to rent in England, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Holding Deposit (Per Tenancy) - Equal to 1 weeks (agreed) rent

This is to reserve a property. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right to Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information or fail to sign their tenancy (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing.) Should the Tenant(s) withdraw or fail referencing due to non-disclosure and/or falsified references this money will not be returned. It can, with your agreement be used as a contribution towards your first month’s rent or Tenancy Deposit if the Tenancy proceeds to move in/completion.

Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent under £50,000 per year - 5 weeks rent

covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Tenancy Deposit (per Tenancy) - Rent of over £50,000 or over per year - 6 weeks rent

covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid and/or late Rent payment(s) – England - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base rate from the due date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent.

Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. Please contact us straight away if you are unable to make a payment. We are here to help so please contact us with any queries. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device - Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys(s) or other security device(s)

Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenants Request) - £50 Inc VAT per agreed variation

To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) - £50 Inc VAT per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher

To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation of new legal documents.

Early Termination* (Tenant's Request) - This is not an automatic right and will be reviewed & agreed on a case by case basis.

Should the tenant(s) wish to terminate their contract early, they shall be liable for all costs, fees and charges incurred by the landlord for allowing the early termination including the agent’s existing or reletting fees, as well as the rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Tenant Protection

Hunters Bridgend is a member of ARLA Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a

member of TPO, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by

contacting us directly.