Flat to rent in Hanover Court, Durham DH1

Summary

*Over age 60 only*

Pattinson Estate Agents are pleased to bring to the market this first floor apartment, located within the Hanover Court development on Allergate, Durham City.

Hanover Court includes of 27 one and 4 two bed retirement apartments all which overlook the gardens. There is a scooter store, and five garages available on site for rent. Hanover Court is situated close to the city centre. Each flat is equipped with an intercom system providing 24 hours On Call support, should it be needed in case of an emergency.

They offer purpose-built and well-maintained rented accommodation for people over the age of 60.

All properties are completely self-contained with own front door allowing the privacy and independence people expect. It is easy to maintain, and residents will be able to give their new home a personal touch and decorate and furnish it as they wish. Kitchens have fully fitted units, there is storage space and lounge and bedroom areas.

A local manager oversees buildings and grounds maintenance plus repairs, as well as helping with access to further help and support if needed.

North Road shops are only a short distance away for a supermarket, pharmacy and a mix of independent and chain stores.

Hanover Court is owned by Jane Cameron Trust but is managed on their behalf by Anchor Hanover Group, therefore, applicants should be at least 60 years of age and may need to demonstrate they can comply with Trust objectives. Please note Pattinson referencing criteria does not apply for this property.

Tenant Referencing Criteria:

Pattinson 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 (36 times for Ellinson properties). Eg 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. However, couples who have previously co-habited, are married or are in a civil partnership will have their incomes combined and assessed jointly.
- Self- 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 (including those that are students, are unemployed, receive housing benefit or Universal Credit) that don't have a gross annual basic income (excluding commission/bonus) of 30 times the monthly rent, have adverse credit, have not been in their current employment for 6 months or it is not a permanent position will require A homeowner guarantor.

Council Tax Band: B
Deposit: 675.00
Length Of Tenancy: 6 months