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What can you expect from Northern Group and the renting process?

We’ve tailored our processes, through years of letting, to ensure renting through Northern Group is transparent and easy – making moving home, opening an office or setting up shop something to look forward to. We are extremely proud of our buildings and ensure that every property is well-presented and maintained for clients both before you move in and while you are a valued part of our community. If you have any questions about the renting process, please contact our friendly team who are dedicated to finding the perfect space for you.

Residential – property process

  1. We’ll discuss your requirements and budget to narrow the search. 

  2. View our properties virtually and / or in person, at your convenience.

  3. Once you’ve found the right property, you’re ready to put forward an offer.

  4. When an offer is accepted by the landlord, you will pay a holding deposit and complete the tenancy declaration form online.

  5. A credit check will be carried out for all applicants and guarantors (if applicable). This includes ID checks, right to rent checks, employment reference, landlord reference and a credit history check.

  6. When the credit check and references are approved you will sign a tenancy agreement online (to be completed within 14 days from the application commencement, or prior to the move-in date, whichever is sooner).

  7. Prior to moving in, make payment of your initial rent and tenancy deposit in cleared funds.

  8. One of our team will meet you to complete a formal check-in report, verify identity and hand over keys.

  9. Once you’re moved in, you’ll have a dedicated Property Manager on-hand to take care of any requests.

Commercial – property process

  1. We’ll discuss your requirements and budget to narrow the search.

  2. View our properties virtually and / or in person, at your convenience.

  3. Once you’ve found the right property, you’re ready to put forward an offer.

  4. When an offer is accepted you will be required to pay a (non-refundable) administration fee and holding deposit to secure the property and cover the necessary credit / reference checks.

  5. A credit check will then be carried out on you and / or your company using the details supplied on your application form. Providing your application is successful, a move in date will be confirmed with you.

  6. Prior to move in, leases are drawn up and signed. For those taking a serviced office – you will advise of any additional services that you may require (broadband, telephone etc.)  

  7. The initial rent (and services if applicable) will be required in cleared funds.

  8. One of our team will meet you at the property to complete a formal check-in report, verify identity and hand over keys.

  9. Once you’re moved in, you’ll have a dedicated Property Manager on-hand to take care of any requests.
4.8 433 reviews
  • This is my second time renting through Northern Group and every part of the process was smooth and I was kept up to date the whole way through. Chloe and Adam have been great at coming back to any questions I had and loving the new apartment! I had so much trouble finding dog friendly rentals but the Northern Group make it so easy. Definitely re...
    Rachel Finnis
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Holly and others have been so helpful, patient and lovely during this time me and my partner were looking for an apartment. We had a really disappointing experience with a different company and were left with very limited time to find a new apartment, so it was so refreshing to be met with such kindness and genuine helpfulness with Northern Grou...
    amy casterton
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Today I had one of the worst experiences ever: I was about to go out this morning, and while I was closing my bedroom window I accidentally dropped my phone outside, and it went all of the way down to the scaffolding… I had a session with my client in the gym so I couldn’t run late, so after that I went straight to the Northern Group in Ancoats,...
    Bianca Marchiori
    5 out of 5 stars
  • I can’t thank Adam and Caitlin enough after recently helping me and my partner secure a commercial letting for a business we are starting. The service from start to finish was excellent! I would highly recommend using The Northern Group, they were professional, friendly and very efficient through out the whole process. We will definitely be usi...
    Harry Ward
    5 out of 5 stars