If you’re new to Northampton, or just new to the rental market, you’ll need some expert advice when it comes to finding rental property.

Northampton is a busy city, filled with people of all ages. The University supports a healthy student population, and the popularity and success of sports clubs like Northampton Football Club and the Northampton Saints Rugby Club means that the city is attractive not only to locals, but to people relocating out of London or who just want to live in a bustling town atmosphere.

Changes in population can put a strain on property, but this can be managed with a range of good rental property at reasonable prices. Whether you’re moving into the area and need a 6 month rental whilst you look for a new home; you’re renting with a group of friends for your next year at University, or you’d just rather rent than buy, there’s a property to rent in Northampton that’s right for you – if you look in the right place:

The internet

Most people today start their property search on the internet. All good letting agents have a website that allows potential customers to browse through the property available. Whether you’re looking seriously, or just getting an idea of what’s available at what price, letting agency websites are a good place to start. Once you have found the right type of property to rent in Northampton, you can always visit the agency in person to make sure that you’re happy with their service before you commit to a tenancy agreement.

The high street

Lots of people still like to browse the window of a high street lettings agency, and to take home full property details to read before making an appointment to view. A letting agency like Scott Pinkham, with town centre offices, is ideally placed for those people who are working or shopping in town and just want to pop in and pick up some details. This is also a great way to meet staff and find out more about the lettings agency.

Choosing and viewing

If you have found several properties to rent in Northampton, you’ll need to view them all to make sure that you’re happy with the location, parking, access, decoration, fittings and anything else that’s important to you. You should never agree to rent a property without viewing it first. It’s also worth viewing more than one property so that you have a wider choice available to you.

The agreement

Once you have decided you want to rent a property, the letting agents will need to confirm your tenancy with the landlord, perform a credit check to make sure you can pay the monthly rent, and draw up a tenancy agreement. Read the agreement carefully to make sure you are happy with it, and if you have any questions, ask them at this stage.

Move in!

Once you’ve found your property to rent in Northampton or the surrounding area and all the paperwork is complete, you just need to move in, settle down and enjoy everything that the town has to offer.

To find the perfect property to rent in Northampton, speak to one of the town’s leading letting agents. At Scott Pinkham, we have over 35 years’ experience in the lettings market and we use that experience to provide you with a first class service. Call us now on 01604 603012, email lettings@scottpinkham.com or browse our website to find a property.