1 bed studio to rent in SR5

Pattinson Estate Agents are pleased to welcome to the rental market, this lovely studio first floor apartment, located at St Columbas Court, Sunderland.
At St Columbas Court retirement housing scheme in Sunderland, we offer a range of proeprties for rent for people over the age of 55. The property is situated close to great transport links to the city centre, South Shields, Durham and Newcastle. The local shops are within 10 minutes walking distance and include supermarkets, a post office, library, bakery, hairdressers and cafes. There are doctor surgeries within walking distance and also on the local bus route. Other local amenities include bowling alley, the Winter Gardens and a musuem with art gallery.
We provide a wide range of facilities including a communal lounge, a guest room, a garden with seating area, an on site laundry and 15 car parking spaces.
Keeping your independence is important to us. You're free to decorate your new home as you wish and if your needs change we are on hand to advise and assist with any alterations to your home. We offer a variety of activities to suit you - however you like to spend your time. From the freedom to learn and experience new things, to making new friends amongst your neighbours, we're sure you will enjoy your new home.
Pets may be considered to landlords discretion, please provide details upon enquiring.
To arrange a viewing, please call our Sunderland branch on .
Tenant Referencing Criteria:
Pattinson will undertake referencing checks on all applicants over the age of 18 wishing to move into a rental property. As part of this process, we will undertake:
• A credit check to ensure each applicant does not have any adverse credit such as CCJs (County Court Judgements).
• An affordability assessment to ensure applicant’s income will sufficiently cover the rental payments.
• To pass the affordability check, each applicant’s gross annual basic income (including benefits and pensions) must be at least 30 times the monthly rental amount (36 times for Ellinson properties). EG If the rent is £500 PCM, applicants would need to earn £15,000 as an annual pension or basic salary (excluding commission/bonus) before tax or other deductions were made.
• Each applicant’s affordability is assessed individually against the criteria. However, couples who have previously co-habited, are married or are in a civil partnership will have their incomes combined and assessed jointly.
• Self-employed applicants will require an accountant’s reference and should have accounts for a minimum of two years.
• Employment checks to confirm your start date, salary and if your position is permanent.
• Homeownership checks (only if you are a homeowner) confirming your mortgage payments are up to date.
• A Landlord reference (if you are currently residing in rented accommodation) confirming you have abided by the terms of the lease. This will check that the rent was paid on time and in full, there was no antisocial behaviour and the property was looked after in an appropriate manner.
• ‘Right to rent’ ID checks.
Applicants (including those that are students, are unemployed, receive housing benefit or Universal Credit) that don't have a gross annual basic income (excluding commission/bonus) of 30 times the monthly rent, have adverse credit, have not been in their current employment for 6 months or it is not a permanent position WILL REQUIRE A HOMEOWNER GUARANTOR.