2 bed flat to rent in Hillside, Rochester, ME2

Available January

We are delighted to offer this spacious two-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Strood. Situated on the second floor, this property offers a separate lounge which perfect for relaxing following a busy day at work and the contemporary kitchen offers all the space you need to prepare your favourite meals. Within walking distance of Strood and Rochester’s town centres, this is perfect location to enjoy a day out especially in summer when the town comes alive with its traditional festivals such as the Sweeps and Dickens.

The location is perfect for anyone that commutes to London or wants to be close to amenities. Within a 10 minute walk you can reach Strood mainline railway station and jump on the high speed train to London and be in the City in less than 40 minutes.

By car you can reach the A2/M2 within a few minutes and there is the advantage of a choice of supermarkets within half a mile.

Rent: £1200 pcm

Holding deposit - £276.92

Deposit: £1,384.62

Council tax band: B

EPC Grade: C

Minimum term: 6 months

Tenant fees:

Holding Deposit (per tenancy) — One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). One weeks holding deposit is worked out as the rent amount x 12 / 52.
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year) — Five weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. The deposit is worked out as rent amount x 12 / 52 x 5.
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year) — Six weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy. The deposit is worked out as rent amount x 12 / 52 x 6.
Unpaid Rent Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s) Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request) — £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request) Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Utility bills As a tenant you are responsible for all payments in respect to the utilities, communication services, TV licence, council tax and any other service you use whilst you are a tenant of that property. Prices are inclusive of VAT.