MGLS – Michael G. Lewis & Son aim to to make letting property in Swansea as simple and straight forward as possible. Not only for landlords, but tenants too!
To this aim we have provided as much information as possible to applicants, tenants and landlords alike.
If you are interested in viewing one or more of our current properties to let in Swansea, whether it be a house, flat, student accommodation, you will need to make contact with us in order to make an appointment to view.
We view properties Monday to Friday during our normal hours of business, unfortunately we do not view properties outside of these hours. You are more than welcome to download the application form(s) for the property from this site in readiness. However, before we can process the application, you must view the property first.
You can also call into the office during our normal hours (see contact information)
All applications are strictly subject to contract.
Our Letting Process:
Step 1. Make an appointment to view a property
Step 2. If interested – ask for an application form or forms
Step 3. Complete and return the application form(s) to our office, together with reference fee(s). or go to the online form
There a charge of £48.00 per person for reference, this must be paid on application.
Step 4. References will be obtained via Letsure (approx 3 -4 working days)
Step 5. Collected information will be provided to the landlord for instructions to proceed
Step 6. If your application has been successful, we will contact you to arrange to sign the tenancy agreement.
Once we have confirmed cleared funds we will process the applications, or you may decide to collect and submit the form(s) in our office and pay by cash.
For Groups of Students, although we do not use the services, there is a letting fee of £84.00 per person. Please use the student application form
We will need at least a week’s window in order that we can organise for the safety certificates and other matters to be attended to.
Once contacted you will then be asked to come to our office to sign the tenancy. You will need to bring with you:
- Proof of Identity in the form of a Passport, Photo driving License or Student card
- Money in the form of Cleared Effects in order to obtain the keys (This means cash, bankers draft or Internet transfer the previous day) If you are paying by personal cheque, we will not be able to hand over the keys until this has cleared, at least 7 working days. Please do not ask for them, they will not be given .
Documents you will be given on day of signing:
- Tenancy Agreement – See sample Tenancy here
Sample Unfurnished Tenancy Agreement (364.9 KiB, 123 hits) - Copy standing order mandate
- Copy of the gas safety certificate (normally part of the tenancy document)
- Copy of the condition report/Inventory (normally part of the tenancy document) *if we have been instructed to prepare one.
It is very important that you check the property against the report or any mistakes or omissions as this will for the basis of your check out. This needs to be returned to us within a reasonable time ( 7 – 10 days) after occupation. This will be used to assess the property for unfair wear and tear on your vacation. If not returned, the copy held on file will be used for the check out instead. .
Following your occupation please read the meters and inform the utility companies accordingly
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