1 bed flat to rent

Blewitt Court, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4

Available Immediately - Prop Home are delighted to present this fantastic ground floor apartment is located perfectly for commuting into central Oxford. The property briefly comprises; one double bedroom, newly fitted shower room and newly fitted kitchen/living area. The property also benefits from communal gardens and allocated parking.

A viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate what is on offer.

Location

Littlemore is a district and civil parish in Oxford, England. It is about 2.5 miles southeast of the city centre of Oxford, between Cowley and Sandford-on-Thames.

Conveniently situated within easy reach of local amenities including the Sainsbury's at Heyford Hill, excellent transport links with a local bus stop within a moments walk and easy connection to the Oxford ring road and A34.

Rent being £1,100 per month, security deposit to be held with My Deposits custodial account at £1,269.23. To secure it today, a holding deposit of £253.84 would be needed, to be allocated towards the first months rent.

All offers are subject to contract

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 Agreement.

Referencing and Right to Rent Checks

You will be asked to complete an application form 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). 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 an application form and photographic identification with proof of residence will be required.

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.

Holding deposits are required to secure a property
- In England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Holding Deposits are limited to the equivalent of one weeks rent. This is paid in order to reserve a property. This is calculated by multiplying the monthly rent by 12 to establish the annual rent, then dividing the annual rent by 52. The Holding Deposit will be required to be paid once your offer is accepted. You will be provided with the rules of when this is to be returned to you or retained by the agent before this payment is made.

Tenant Fees Act 2019 permits certain fees / charges to be made under the following circumstances:
Tenant fees schedule

Holding Deposit (per tenancy)

One week's rent. This is to reserve a property. Please 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 agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)
Five weeks' rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)
Six weeks' rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid Rent

Interest at 4% 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.
Lost Key(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 (Tenant's Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking 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 landlord's instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenant's Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all 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.
Other costs associated with renting

Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services ”telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence;
Council tax (payable to the billing authority);
Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and

Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

Prop Home have signed up to Propertymarks Client Money Protection Scheme Reference Number C0134645

Should a Propertymark Protected agent go into administration or misuse your rent, deposit or other funds, Propertymark will reimburse you whether you are a landlord or a tenant. This confirms your money is protected by the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme and that you can claim back money lost in the event of your letting agent going into administration or misusing your funds.
For your added protection Prop Home are members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme Membership Number T05813