Professionals Overview Location Furniture/Contents Safety Concerns Viewing Rents & Deposits Contracts & Paperwork Other Information

Overview

We have a diverse range of properties from rooms in shared houses to two bed luxury apartments, which means that we can cater for professional/working individuals, couples and small families. Due to the flexibility that comes with being a private landlord, we can try our very best to meet the needs of each tenant individually to make you feel more at home.

Location

We have properties in many areas of Southampton, including Ocean Village & the City Centre, Portswood, Bitterne Park and Shirley. All our properties are located within walking distance of the respective local amenities, and all are within easy reach of the city centre, either by foot or by car.

Atlantic Mansions

Our exclusive Atlantic Mansions property is situated near the marina and enjoys some breathtaking views from the top floor apartments and being within walking distance from the City Centre and most other amenities, means that there's plenty more time to make the most of the relaxing waterfront environment and a refreshingly stress-free approach to life. The entertainment held near by at the marina during weekends extends to live music, antique fairs and weekly markets with a varied selection of restaurants and bars situated overlooking the beautiful water views. Also held at Ocean Village are famous special events such as BT Global Challenge around the world race. In the past few years, Ocean Village has undergone an extensive regeneration programme and reflects the thriving economy of this historical city.

In addition to this, the building itself offers a unique history. The old warehouse has now been successfully converted into self-contained flats, but it was originally built in 1894 as a temporary stopover for people emigrating to other countries. Formally named the Atlantic Hotel, it was originally owned by Mr John Doling, who.s family with other 1st and 2nd class passengers stayed before sailing on the RMS Titanic on its fateful voyage.

Parkview Mansions

We have just completed a conversion of an old ten story office building into forty-five luxury apartments. The new development is situated just on the edge of the city centre, and is within easy reach of the waterfront and the River Itchen. Due to the location of the property, Parkview offers stunning views as far as the eye can see, with particular benefits from the fifth floor upwards.

Due to its superb location, Parkview is just a five minute walk from the city centre, a thriving cosmopolitan hub. West Quay, the city.s flagship shopping destination, is a magnificent modern shopping centre that is home to approximately one hundred shops, including the impressive John Lewis department store. In addition to this, the wealth of cafes, restaurants and pubs will mean you.re spoilt for choice over where to go for lunch. The choice of nightlife is no less abundant, and being so closely situated to the bars and clubs of Southampton means you don.t need to worry about who is driving home. For all sports and leisure enthusiasts, Parkview is just a short walk away from the magnificent St. Mary.s Stadium, home to Southampton FC, a leading premiership football club.

But Southampton has a fascinating past as well as an exciting future. The city boasts architectural remains from Roman and Saxon times and the wealth of history associated with the city can be found at a number of intriguing museums. As the regional capital for culture, Southampton offers a number of galleries, theatres, cinemas and venues to cater for a wide range of interests.

After all the excitement, if you are needing a break from the cosmopolitan lifestyle, the city boasts a collection of beautiful parks that are ideal places to relax and unwind. Parkview is ideally situated between two of the city.s most picturesque parks. This means full advantage can be taken of the summer months, during which time many people can be seen with picnics, socialising and relaxing, and there is always a fair of festival going on to keep you entertained.

Furniture/Contents

Each property benefits from Central Heating and the majority of our houses and flats are double glazed. All properties come fully furnished, but should you specifically want an unfurnished property we will be more than happy to discuss the arrangements with you. As the bare minimum, each property is guaranteed to have the following:

Bedrooms . All tenants will have. a double sized bed a wardrobe a chest of drawers a bedside cabinet Kitchen . All tenants will have access to. a gas or electric cooker fridge/freezer contemporary fitted beech kitchens facilities for a washing machine to be plumbed in or laundry facilities Bathroom . All tenants will have access to. both a bath and a shower (larger properties will have more than one bathroom) Lounge . Any lounge area the property may have will contain at the very least. a coffee table a dinning table & chairs sofa's t.v unit

Atlantic Mansions & Parkview Mansions

In addition to the above, our luxury apartments benefit from all modern fixtures and fittings, wood floorings, lifts to all floors, sky and secure parking, cctv and an intercom. Much consideration has been given to creating contemporary living spaces within the apartments that reflect the demands of modern lifestyles. Stylish well-appointed contemporary kitchens and refined bathrooms promote the distinct advantages of renting a brand new luxury home.

We feel that the imaginative use of building materials and the overall design echoes a crisp, clean and contemporary style that reflects traditional coastal architecture. Many of the apartments boast south facing living/dining rooms which promote a light and airy ambience.

Safety Concerns

In accordance with the current safety legislation, all our furniture is fire resistant. In addition to this all our properties are covered by up to date certificates for all gas (CORGI) and electrical (NICEIC) appliances.

In case of emergencies our office telephone number is manned twenty-four hours a day, and we also have dedicated maintenance workers, who will do their best to ensure that any safety issues are attended to straight away.

Security

In addition to the above, our luxury homes also offer cctv and intercoms for additional peace of mind and security as standard. The apartments also have access to a main entrance lobby which has a welcoming atmosphere displaying contemporary abstract art, and enjoys stainless steel fittings, a comfortable leather sofa and soft lighting which must be seen to be appreciated.

Viewing

If you are interested in viewing any of our properties, feel free to contact us on 02380 586838. We will be able to provide you with details of all the accommodation we have available that will suit your needs. If you have a particular property in mind we can advise you whether or not the property is still available, and answer any further questions you may have regarding tenancy contracts and other requirements.

Alternatively, if you wish to arrange a viewing straight away, or have more detailed questions about the properties or the location of the properties please call the following: For viewings of our Atlantic and Parkview properties call:- 07831 673 641 or 07789 938 394

Rent & Deposits

The deposits we require will be equal to one months rent, plus £100.00. It can be paid either by cash or cheque on the signing of the tenancy agreement. All deposits are held for the duration of the tenancy contract and are fully refundable once the contract has ended, provided that the tenancy contract has been adhered to. However as private landlords we DO NOT charge fees.

Rent is payable either by standing order, cheque or cash. For the majority of our properties the rent is payable on a monthly basis, either on the first of each month or every four weeks, but we can also accept weekly rent payments by arrangement. Standing Order forms will be provided to all tenants, and these should be returned to our office as soon as possible after the contract has been signed. Payments made by cheque or cash should be sent/brought into our office on a regular basis. However, where there are special circumstances we should be able to arrange for your rent payments to be collected.

Contracts & Paperwork

The tenancy contract offered is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, which is generally taken out for a minimum of six months. After the initial six month period, the contract will continue to be legally binding on a monthly basis until we receive the relevant written notice stating that you will be vacating the property. We only offer a .Joint & Several. contract for our properties, which means that an agreement exists between all the tenants in the property and the landlord, as opposed to an agreement existing between the landlord and each individual tenant.

In addition to the deposit, we require anyone under the age of 25 to provide a .guarantor.. This means that we require a parent, carer or other responsible adult to complete a Guarantor form. The Guarantor forms are available from our office and will be provided to all prospective tenants.

Other Information

The rent charges for the majority of our properties normally include some, if not all bills. However, where the bills are not included we recommend that when you move into the property you contact all relevant suppliers and supply them with your details and a meter reading if applicable. With regards to other facilities such as internet access and cable television, we are happy for tenants to arrange for these facilities to be installed as long as we receive notification. However, in accordance with the tenancy contract tenants will be solely liable for these facilities.

The rental charge for some of our properties includes council tax charges. However, where council tax charges are not included, we will write to Southampton.s Local Taxation Services and provide them with your details and the date your tenancy starts. After this you will be liable for any council tax charges which applicable for the duration of your tenancy.

Finally, we also offer an inexpensive contents insurance scheme that insures both your belongings and the existing contents of the property against accidental damage. This often stops you losing your security deposit. i.e. damage to carpets or wooden flooring etc..

Contact Us

If you have any further questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can email us at post@homelifelettings.co.uk, telephone us on 02380 586838, or fax us on 02380 321254.