** NEW TO THE MARKET ** AJP Property Services are pleased to offer for rent this spacious 2 bedroom family home, situated in the popular residential area of Houghton le Spring and within walking distance of Houghton Town Centre The property is located with ease of access to Houghton Town Centre with it’s array of shops and leisure facilities and close to local  schools.  The property is being offered on an unfurnished basis. The property briefly comprises of: Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, large living room/through dining room with laminate flooring, modern fitted kitchen with plenty of wall & base units and a built in oven and hob.  The part tiled modern family bathroom with over-bath shower is also on this floor. Upstairs there are 2 good sized bedrooms and a third storage room. The property has recently been newly decorated and with new flooring throughout. Externally there is a private rear yard and to the front of the property parking is on street. Upfront Costs First months rent - £625 Deposit (5 weeks rent) - £721.15 Total - £1346.15 Holding Fee - £144.23 (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NON-REFUNDABLE IF YOU FAIL REFERENCING OR WITHDRAW FROM THE PROCESS) Council Tax Band – A EPC coming soon Tenant Referencing Criteria: AJP Property Services will undertake referencing checks on all applicants over the age of 18 wishing to move into a rental property. As part of this process, we will undertake: • A credit check to ensure each applicant does not have any adverse credit such as CCJs (County Court Judgements). • An affordability assessment to ensure applicant’s income will sufficiently cover the rental payments. • To pass the affordability check, each applicant’s gross annual basic income (including benefits and pensions) must be at least 30 times the monthly rental amount e.g. if the rent is £500 PCM, applicants would need to earn £15,000 as an annual pension or basic salary (excluding commission/bonus) before tax or other deductions were made. • Each applicant’s affordability is assessed individually against the criteria. • Self-employed applicants will require an accountant’s reference and should have accounts for a minimum of two years. • Employment checks to confirm your start date, salary and if your position is permanent. • Homeownership checks (only if you are a homeowner) confirming your mortgage payments are up to date. • A Landlord reference (if you are currently residing in rented accommodation) confirming you have abided by the terms of the lease. This will check that the rent was paid on time and in full, there was no antisocial behaviour and the property was looked after in an appropriate manner. • ‘Right to rent’ ID checks. Applicants who are students or are unemployed/work part time and receiving benefits WILL REQUIRE A HOMEOWNER GUARANTOR.