Look to Williamson & Co for dedicated assistance in finding your ideal rental property. We firmly believe that the pursuit of a rental property shouldn’t mean compromising on your standards; that’s why the majority of our contract-holders choose to extend their agreements.
With a Wealth of Industry Expertise, we’re poised to match you with the right home, aligning with your unique property preferences. At Williamson & Co, we’re committed to making the rental process smooth and stress-free, sparing you the typical moving hassles.
Our Occupation Contracts start with a minimum term of 6 months.
For all contracts holders renting a property managed by Williamson & Co, please report your maintenance issues by emailing maintenance@northoverwilliamson.co.uk
Our Lettings team are on hand from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 2pm on Saturday. If you have an emergency maintenance issue during these hours, please call 02920 797919 For all emergencies outside of our opening hours, please call the same number and instructions will be provided.
Acceptance of any offer is subject to contract, referencing and immigration checks. You will need to pay the rent and security deposit due before the occupation contract starts.
You’ll be asked to complete an application before referencing can begin. Please provide original photographic identification (e.g. passport, national ID card, visa, residence permit or driving licence) and proof of address (e.g. an original utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement, all less than 3 months old). Speak to the branch if you have any questions.
Referencing covers a credit and public records check, an anti-money laundering check, confirmation of employment and salary, confirmation of previous occupancy, and a right to rent check. Once complete, we report the results to your prospective landlord to confirm they’re happy to proceed with your application. There is no charge to you for referencing.
A guarantor may be needed — this sometimes only becomes clear once referencing (including for any joint occupants) is complete. Where a guarantor is required, they’ll need to complete an application and provide photographic ID and proof of address.
Capped at one week’s rent, per contract, to reserve a property. This will be withheld if you withdraw from the occupancy, provide materially false or misleading information, or fail to sign your occupation contract (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days of paying it (the “Deadline for Agreement”), unless another deadline has been mutually agreed in writing.
This matches the cap in Schedule 1 to the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 — a holding deposit cannot exceed one week’s rent, and must be returned within 15 calendar days if a contract is signed (or refunded/forfeited only in the specific circumstances set out above).
At the start of the occupancy, a deposit of up to 5 weeks’ rent is required, subject to referencing.
The Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 bans most fees to contract-holders. It permits a payment only where a contract-holder has broken a term of their occupation contract, and only for the two specific situations set out in the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Prescribed Limits of Default Payments) (Wales) Regulations 2020:
Interest may be charged where rent remains unpaid more than 7 days after the due date. No charge can be made for the first 7 days. From day 8, interest accrues daily at 3% above the Bank of England base rate, calculated on the amount outstanding, for each day the payment remains unpaid — until it is paid in full.
A contract-holder is liable for the actual cost only of replacing a lost key or other security device (e.g. fob, or an electronic device for garage doors or security gates). If a lock needs to be changed as a result, the actual cost of a locksmith, the new lock, and replacement keys for the contract-holder, landlord and anyone else requiring keys, will be charged to the contract-holder. No mark-up or admin charge can be added.
Should you wish to leave your contract early, you’ll be liable for the landlord’s reasonable costs of re-letting the property, as well as rent due under the occupation contract up to the start date of a replacement occupancy. These costs will be capped at no more than the total rent otherwise remaining on the occupancy.
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Williamson & Co is also a member of the Property Ombudsman, SafeAgent, RentSmart Wales and holds Client Money Protection.
Lost key(s) or other Security Device(s): Contract holders 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 contract holders, landlord and any other persons requiring keys, will be charged to the contract holders.
Protect from Freezing At All Times: To ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to protect the Property against freezing and burst pipes, provided the pipes and other installations are kept adequately insulated by the Landlord. To reimburse the Landlord in respect of any damage caused to the Property because of frozen or burst pipes due to the contract holders failing to take reasonable precautions.
Prevent Infestation: Not keep any refuse or rubbish in the Property and regularly dispose of the same in a suitable receptacle, to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene and to prevent outbreaks of any infestations of pests or disease. In the event of an infestation, to clean, arrange, or compensate the Landlord for the cleaning of the Property with de-infestation cleaner to a professional standard at the end of the Occupational Contract (if de-infestation is necessary).
Landlord’s Insurance: Not do, permit to be done, or fail to do anything that may render, void or invalidate any policy of insurance on the Property or the Contents, nor anything that may cause an increased premium to be payable, provided that a copy of the relevant sections of the policy has been given to or shown to the contract holders at the start of the Term or within a reasonable time thereafter. To pay the Landlord all reasonable sums that have been paid by the Landlord, for all reasonable expenses or any increase in premiums incurred by the Landlord- incurred because of a failure by the contract holders, their family, or visitors to comply with this clause.
Give Notice of Defects: Notify the Landlord or the Landlord’s Agent immediately in writing upon becoming aware of any damage, defect or want of repair of any nature affecting the Property or any of the Contents, whether caused by any act, default or neglect of the contract holders, or any invitee of the contract holders; i.e. Any burglary or attempted burglary upon the Property. The contract holders shall be liable for all reasonable consequential excess loss and expense arising from any failure to give such notice.
All charges will be proven by way of invoice.
All payments can be made by bank transfer or cheque. Please contact the office for further information.
Williamson & Co
808 Newport Road
Rumney
Cardiff
CF3 4FH
