With many years of experience helping tenants rent houses and flats in Colchester, Gallant Richardson is here to guide you in finding a home that truly suits your needs.

1. Decide what you want – location, type of property, and budget
2. Find the right property
3. Request a full breakdown of all fees and refund policies
4. Ask your agent to negotiate and agree terms with the landlord
5. Read the tenancy agreement carefully – and raise questions on anything unclear
6. Before moving in, pay the first month’s rent and deposit
7. At check-in, review and sign the Inventory & Schedule of Condition to confirm the property’s state
8. Confirm whether you deal directly with your landlord or through the agency for any issues
9. Settle in and enjoy your new home

As licensed members of ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents), we provide transparent services and clear charges. Once you’ve found your ideal property, we’ll carry out referencing and guide you through the tenancy agreement.

👉 Register your interest online on Zoopla, RightMove, OnTheMarket, our website or call 01206 548222.

With many agents available, it’s important to choose one who takes their responsibilities seriously. Gallant Richardson is a fully licensed agency in Colchester, employing qualified staff who provide the right advice and protection.

Our professional negotiators are on hand to answer your questions and help you find the right home. We are committed to fairness between landlords and tenants, encouraging landlords to maintain their properties to a good standard.

You can be confident that your tenancy is in safe hands:

• ARLA Propertymark members – offering full consumer protection
• NALS (National Approved Letting Scheme) members – ensuring recognised service standards
• SAFEagent accredited – government-backed kitemark for trusted agents
• The Property Ombudsman (TPO) – providing free, fair, and independent redress

We are also part of the Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme, safeguarding any deposits or payments you make.

We’ll keep you updated as soon as suitable properties become available. You can choose to receive alerts by:

• Email (fastest way to stay informed)
• SMS text updates
• Traditional post

We are committed to transparency. All tenants receive a clear breakdown of possible charges before entering a tenancy.

Examples include:

• Late Rent: 3% above the Bank of England base rate (after 14 days in arrears)
• Early Surrender: Possible only with landlord consent; tenant responsible for compensation
• Lost Keys or Permits: Charged at replacement cost
• Variation of Tenancy: £50 inc. VAT
• Change of Tenant: £50 inc. VAT

Please note: additional costs, such as legal or court fees, may apply if tenancy obligations are not met. These may be claimed from the tenant’s deposit.

• Independent redress: The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
• Client Money Protection (CMP): Propertymark
• Client Money Protection (CMP): Certificate
• PropertyMark Membership Rules and Conduct: Propertymark

📞 For further advice or to start your property search, contact Gallant Richardson – your trusted letting agents in Colchester.