Professionals Guide
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Professional Properties to Rent
Looking for a well-located, quality home with minimal hassle? We specialise in helping professionals find the right space to live, work and unwind, with expert guidance, responsive support, and properties across the North East’s most connected areas. From first enquiry to move-in day, our team is here to make the process straightforward and stress-free.
How It Works
The first step is finding the right property. You can browse online, but registering with Bowson means you’ll hear about new listings first, often before they go live.
Once something catches your eye, we’ll arrange a viewing at a time that works for you and guide you through any questions.
If it feels like the right fit, you can reserve the property and begin the next steps of the tenancy process with our support.
Holding Deposit & Contracts
Once your offer is accepted, we’ll request a holding deposit — this is equal to one week’s rent and lets us take the property off the market while we complete the next steps. It shows your commitment and protects the property from being let to someone else.
We’ll guide you through referencing, confirm your move-in details, and prepare your tenancy agreement. The deposit is paid by bank transfer and forms part of your first month’s rent if everything goes ahead.
If you have any questions about this stage or what’s involved, our team is always here to help.
Final Steps & Moving In
Once your references are approved, we’ll guide you through signing the tenancy agreement and making the final payments. This includes your first month’s rent; minus the holding fee paid and the damage deposit, both due before your move-in date.
Refund & Cancellation policy
Your holding deposit is fully refundable if the landlord chooses not to proceed or if the agreement isn’t finalised within the agreed timeframe.
In some cases, the holding deposit may be retained, for example, if false information is given during referencing or if you decide not to continue without good reason. If this happens, we’ll always explain the outcome clearly and in writing.
If your tenancy doesn’t go ahead, any payments made to Bowson will be refunded promptly.
For managed properties Tenancy Deposits held by the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) will be returned in line with their official process at the end of the tenancy term.
If you’re unsure about anything or need help with a refund, just reach out, our team is here to help.
Renters FAQs
We’ll check your employment status, income, credit history, and previous landlord references (if applicable). If you don’t meet the criteria alone, a guarantor may be required.
