You will need one month's rent in advance and a deposit which normally is an amount equal to one month's rent, plus the administration fees are £60(per person) MARAS referencing and £75 Tenancy Agreement.

You will need to supply your bank or building society statements, landlords reference, work references and photo identification.

It is a legally binding document between you and the landlord, applicable only to you and the property you are renting, that states the amount of rent, the length of the tenancy, your rights and responsibilities. Your agreement will most probably be an Assured Short-hold tenancy under the Housing Act as amended in 1996.

Ensure you fulfill your obligations stated in the tenancy agreement to leave the property in the condition it was in at the start, or deductions will be made from your deposit. These will include thorough cleaning and all linen, used or not, freshly laundered. If you've moved furniture, return it to where you found it at the time of the inventory.

After an inventory check and condition inspection, provided there are no missing items or damage, your deposit will be returned shortly after you leave the property. You cannot set your deposit against any rent payment due.

Details of who has been holding your deposit will be detailed in your tenancy agreement. However, legislation states that if you sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, that you must be provided with this information in a prescribed format.