If you are looking for a property to let and haven’t seen what you are looking for yet, why not take the time to register with us.

Registration will allow you to keep up to date with all our new listings via email. As most people use smart phones now, new listings will be sent direct to your mobile phone, our website is smart phone friendly, so you will be able to view property details straight away and contact the office to book a viewing.

If you have seen a property on our website that you would like to view, you can request a viewing from our site, or call our office during working hours to book a viewing.

If you are overseas looking to relocate, you can have a family member or friend view the property on your behalf. We will require email confirmation from you to confirm who will be viewing the property on your behalf and that you are happy for them to do so.

Viewings must be made by prior appointment & are only to be arranged through ‘Kingsmark Properties’
Properties are generally available for a minimum period of 6 months unless otherwise stated
Tenants must pay a bond (deposit) and rent in advance.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Below is some information that we believe you may find useful to be aware of before you look to book a viewing.

How much income do I need to have to apply for a property?

Applicants have to demonstrate an income of 30 times the monthly rent to be able to apply for a property. For example to apply for a £600 per calendar month property, applicants would need to be able to demonstrate a single or joint income of £18,000 per annum. This can be from the following:- Employment or Pensions. Other incomes may be able to be taken into account, please ask a member of staff for details

I am self employed

If you are self employed you will need to have a minimum of 2 years worth of accounts to demonstrate the required income.

I don’t have 2 years worth of accounts or I am under the required income level
A landlord may accept your application if you can provide a guarantor earning 36 times the monthly rent as an annual income. For example on a £600 per calendar month property, your guarantor would need to demonstrate and income of £21, 600 per annum of more. You can earn as low as 60% of the required income if you can provide a guarantor.

What is a Guarantor ?
(Guarantor – a third party, which could be, for example, a parent or close relative, who agrees to pay a tenant’s rent if they are unable to pay or haven’t paid. The Guarantor must fully understand and accept they will be liable to pay the Landlord the rent if the Tenant defaults, and also pay the Landlord their losses, expenses or damages where the Tenant fails to carry out his obligations under the agreement if the Tenant fails to meet their obligations ). Your guarantor would need to demonstrate an annual income of 36 times the per calendar monthly rent or be able to be referenced on savings. Your guarantor would need to demonstrate an annual income of 36 times the per calendar monthly rent or be able to be referenced on savings. Your Guarantor must fully understand the obligations that he or she is entering into. For more information on this please read the section on ‘Important information for Guarantors before signing’. In addition to a guarantor applicants would be required to pay a cleared bond.

Smokers

All our properties are non smoking, if a landlord allows applicants who are smokers to take tenancy at their property, it is on the understanding that tenants smoke outside the property.
Sharers

Should you be interested in sharing a property with a friend or friends please enquire with a member of staff to see if the landlord of the property you are interested in viewing would consider accepting sharers at the property.

The properties listed may not at the point of viewing comply with the Consumer Protection Act which includes the Gas Safety Regulations, the Electrical Safety Regulations, the Plugs and Sockets Safety Regulations and the other miscellaneous regulations as covered by the Act. Prior to entering into any Agreement the property will be checked so that it complies with the Regulations within the Act together with any amendments thereto.

Helpful contact numbers

Council Tax Enquires

Dependant on property location council tax and water enquires can be made on the numbers below, please asked a member of staff for the full property address.

Monmouthshire County Council (01633 644 644)
Forest of Dean District Council (01594 810 000)
Newport City Council (01633 656 656)

Water Enquires

To Find Out if the Property is Metered or Rated
Welsh Water (0800 052 0140) Severn Trent (0845 7500 500)

Listings alter on a daily basis

Download / copy and paste the below link of ‘ The Welsh Government’s publication “A Home in the Private Rented Sector – A Guide for Tenants” at the beginning of their Tenancy’

https://rentsmart.gov.wales/Uploads/Downloads/00/00/01/84/DownloadFileEN_FILE/TenantsGuideEN_06.23.pdf