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TENANT APPLICATION

Please ensure you have included the full address of the property you are applying for, including the flat number.

Please do not submit an application if you haven’t already viewed a property as this will be deleted and we will ask you to re-submit a new application after your viewing has been carried out with one of our agents.

Please note, that once all successful applicants have paid the deposit, they will be contacted by Let Alliance. Let Alliance is a third-party referencing company who will progress your application.

In the Notes/Comments section, please indicate if you will be moving in with someone (and add their name/names) or if you will be living alone. If you do not do this, your application may not be considered.

In order to submit your application to us, we’d need as much information from you as possible and please use the notes/comments sections if there is any additional information that you would like to provide us with. If you are moving into the property with another person/s, we will require each of you to complete your own application and confirm the name/s of the other person/s you will be moving in with and this can be added to the notes/comments section on the tenant details page below.

FAQ’s

A HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a property rented out to three or more unrelated people who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet facilities. This typically includes shared flats, student housing, or properties rented by professionals who live together but who are not part of the same family. Operating a HMO without the proper license is a criminal offence and can result in significant fines. At Murray & Currie we guide landlords through the entire process, so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. 

Yes, in Scotland, you are generally required to pay Council Tax on an empty property. However, the amount and any applicable discounts or exemptions depend on factors such as how long the property has been unoccupied, whether it is furnished, and if it is being actively marketed for sale or rent.

Rent increases are governed by the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT), which applies to most new tenancies. Under a PRT, a landlord can increase the rent once every 12 months, and must give the tenant at least three months notice in writing using a prescribed form. Tenants have the right to challenge the increase, by referring it to a Rent Officer if they believe it is unreasonable.

A guarantor is someone, usually a UK-based individual with a stable income – who agrees to cover the rent or any damages if you’re unable to meet your obligations. Not everyone needs a guarantor to rent a property in Scotland, but one may be required depending on your financial circumstances or referencing outcome. You might be asked to provide a guarantor if:

  • You have limited or no income history in the UK (e.g. students or new arrivals)
  • You are self-employed without recent tax returns
  • You have a low credit score or poor credit history
  • You’re unemployed or in temporary employment

PCM stands for Per Calendar Month. It means the rent amount you’ll pay every month – not weekly or yearly. So if a property is £1,000 PCM, that’s what you pay each month.

Once your application has been approved and you’ve agreed to proceed with the tenancy, you’ll be asked to pay the deposit and first month’s rent before the tenancy starts and before you receive the keys. In Scotland, all deposits must be lodged with a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme (such as SafeDeposits Scotland), and you’ll receive confirmation and legal protection once it’s registered.