How to apply

It is quick and easy to rent a home from Lowther. Follow these simple steps.

Step 1:

Check out our available properties for let on Rightmove.

Step 2:

If you see a property you are interested in, please complete the application form.

  • You must supply all supporting documents listed on the cover page
  • return your completed application form to letting@lowtherhomes.com with all the documents highlighted on the front page of the application
  • our letting agents will carry out credit and reference checks.

Step 3:

You will be advised if you are successful or not. Please bear with us we sometimes have a high number of applications to process.

Step 4:

Successful – a viewing will be scheduled, if the property is tenanted, we will contact the tenant to ask if they can give access for a viewing.  Move in date will also be discussed.

Unsuccessful -  you will be advised why you are unsuccessful, as we reserve properties on first come first served you may just have missed out, if this is the case you can ask the commercial agent to consider you for another property you may have seen.  If you are rejected based on affordability you have to wait three months before reapplying, the commercial agent can give you more information and tips to help you be successful the next time.

Step 5

Viewing is carried out and applicant makes a decision on if they wish to go ahead with the property.

Step 6

Pro rata rent and deposit is taken prior to meeting the Commercial Agent at the property to sign the tenancy agreement, inventory and other documents.  Keys are handed over on this day and this is the day the tenancy will commence.

You will also be signed up for our online services and a direct debit will be put in place for the 1st of the month going forward.

      Deposit
       

      When you become a Lowther customer, we will take a small deposit. As long as your account is up to date and you don’t have any outstanding debt due to us, your deposit will automatically be returned to you.