Newbold Gardens, Leicester Street, LEAMINGTON SPA, CV32 4TH – Two bed, ground floor apartment

• Available Now • Two bedroom, ground floor apartment • No fees or deposit required • Close to many local amenities • Suitable for up to three people •

Platform Housing is delighted to offer a two bedroom, ground floor apartment that available to rent in the Warwickshire town of Leamington Spa.

Royal Leamington Spa is known for its wide boulevards, stunning architecture and award-winning parks provide a sophisticated backdrop to this Regency town.

Newbold Gardens is not far from the Parade, which is lined with a variety of stores, including fashion boutiques, bookshops and artisan food shops. Additionally, there are several shopping arcades and covered markets, such as the Royal Priors Shopping Centre and the Regent Court Shopping Centre. Leamington Town Centre is also home to many cultural landmarks, such as the Royal Pump Rooms, a historic building that now houses an art gallery, museum and library. Another popular attraction is Jephson Gardens, a beautifully landscaped park.

At the time of allocation, we will consider a household of up to a maximum of three people

• Preference to those who have a connection to the area administered by the Warwick District Council and registered on Home Choice, the councils Housing Register.
• For the ground floor apartments preference will be given to those who require level access accommodation (or ground floor) i.e. elderly or applicants who suffer mobility problems as there are no lift facilities available. 
• Preference for those who Platform assess as having a two bed need.
• Will consider applicants that Platform assess as under occupying if in full or part time employment or that Platform assess as economically active and able to meet an affordability criteria

Set within communal grounds there is shared access into the building.  There is some resident parking near the building

This unfurnished home comprises of:-

• Open plan kitchen/diner/lounge
• Bathroom (over bath shower)
• Two bedrooms
• Door entry system
• Gas central heating
• Energy performance certificate rating is B
• Warwick Council Tax band is B

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. 

You will be required to pay one month’s rent/service charges of £850.02 in advance prior to signing and receiving keys for the property. Details will be confirmed should you go on to be offered this property.

The preferred method of payment ongoing is via Direct Debit and we accept Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for a   lifetime affordable rent tenancy. Please note that rents on affordable rent tenancies are subject to review and may change, details will be confirmed should you be allocated this home.

Please be aware Universal Credit / Housing related benefits will only pay for the property you are living in and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.

If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form. At this stage the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges.

If you are currently renting you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. You will only need to give Notice if you have been informed that you are being considered/offered a property. If you have any further questions, please contact your landlord.

Customers will be contacted in order of expressing their interest for the property. If you do not hear from us, it means you have not been successful on this occasion. Please continue to express your interest in properties that are suitable for your needs.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy. Pets may be considered with restrictions. For example, permission may be considered for a dog/cat.

Please visit our website for some frequently asked questions;  https://www.platformhg.com