Aye, On Dundee

Grant Property have been providing accommodation across many parts of the UK for years.

We don’t just see our job as providing you with somewhere warm and dry to lay your head, we want to provide you with a home where you feel happy, comfortable and safe.

An area we operate in is the city of Dundee. So, the purpose of this blog is to share with you what we know about living in Dundee so you can decide if this is the city for you.

Lifestyle

A city whose slogan is ‘One City, Many Discoveries’, does well to maintain this reputation because, like most Scottish cities, it is steeped in history which blends well with the modern era.

Also, with more sunshine than any other Scottish city (Average 1523 hours of sunshine per year), it is not hard to see why many people choose Dundee as the city where they want to work, play or study!

The city has produced many things that people might not be aware of, such as the Beano, Dandy, The Broons and Oor Wullie comics, which were all created in the D.C. Thomson headquarters.

It is also quite deeply involved in the video game industry, playing its part in the creation of two of the world’s most well known games; Lemmings and Grand Theft Auto.

Nightlife

Dundee is rich with a vibrant nightlife as it is quite a studenty town with just a few streets separating the University of Dundee and the University of Abertay. 

There are quite a few clubs to choose from to dance the night away, but the three main clubs are Fat Sams, Liquid, and the Reading Rooms. 

All of which are quite a hotspot for students during the week with cheap club nights like ‘WILD! Fridays’ at Liquid. 

But it’s not all about the students as there are many bars all around Dundee where you can kick back and relax, such as the Malbar cocktail bar at Malmaison.

Entertainment

Dundee offers a lot to its residents and its visitors in the way of things to do and great days out that are perfect for anyone - old or young. 

You can learn about some of Dundee’s history at Broughty Castle; go and see a film in the Cineworld in Dundee, you can scale walls at the Avertical World climbing centre, and if you are feeling really adventurous, then you can face off against your friends in a laser tag battle at Battlefield Live.

And these are only a few of the many great days out that you can have in Dundee, so if you’re thinking of moving to Dundee then hopefully we have helped your decision.

We will also provide you with a list of a few properties that we have available to rent in Dundee.

• Smith Street, Dundee, DD3 - 2 bedrooms 
• Moncur Crescent, Dundee, DD3 - 3 bedrooms 
• Lochee Road, Dundee, DD2 - 2 bedrooms 
• Baldovan Terrace, Dundee, DD4 - 2 bedrooms 

If you would like to get more information about Dundee, or about the properties that we offer in Dundee then drop us an email or give us a call on 01382 203838, but don’t forget to ‘Like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Moving in made easy

In our previous blog post, we explained exactly what happens after you have chosen your perfect property, and in this blog post, we will discuss the help that is available for you after you have moved into your new home.

We know that renting a flat or house, and moving into a new property can be stressful (trust us, we’ve been there!), so at all times, we aim to help you move in with as little hassle as possible.

We know that problems can often occur outwith office hours, so once you have moved in and became a tenant with Grant Property, you will be able to access help 24/7 via our dedicated tenant and landlord support website www.grantpropertyhelp.com.

Additionally, if you need to report an emergency repair outside the office hours of 9am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, you will also have access to a 24/7 helpline for emergency repairs.

To report an emergency repair, simply call 0131 220 6360 then follow the instructions, however do note, non-urgent repairs reported as an emergency may result in call out costs being charged to you, the tenant.

During your tenancy, you will also have a dedicated ARLA-trained Property Manager, who will deal with any questions you may have.

ARLA is the UK industry standard for letting agents, and by being a member, we have signed up to a code of conduct that ensures we operate to the highest standards and ensure our team delivers on service and best practice.

We hope this blog post has helped explain the help that is available for you after you have moved into your new home, however if you have any other questions, you can contact our dedicated city focused teams on 0131 220 6360.

You can also contact us on Facebook or Twitter, where we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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What happens after you've chosen your perfect property?

Once you have viewed one of Grant Property's fantastic homes in the city of your choice, and you have decided on your perfect flat or house, you will no doubt we wanting to know exactly what happens next.

Well, in this blog post, we will provide you with all the advice and information you need to secure your property, complete your online application, and, of course, move into your new home.

First of all, you will each need to pay £100 part payment of deposit per person to secure the property and take it off of the market.

Part payment of your deposit can be paid to secure the property you want over the phone by debit or credit card.

If you decide to secure your property after the viewing, bear in mind this will be the quickest way of doing so to avoid disappointment, you will have to ensure that you know each tenant’s full name, telephone number and email address, the date you would like your tenancy to commence, and your credit or debit card details.

Once you have secured your property, you will each have seven days to complete the online application form and the guarantor form. Don’t worry if you do not have anyone who can act as a guarantor for you, as you have the option to pay the non-guarantor payment which is due seven days prior to your Tenancy Agreement start date.

As well as your online application and guarantor form, you will also need to provide two references and two forms of photographic identification each, and pay the remaining deposit, which is equivalent to one month’s rent, and which will be split between all tenants.

Remember, all of the above will need to be done within seven days of paying the part payment of your deposit; otherwise the property will be immediately re-marketed to find new tenants.

We hope this blog post explained exactly what is required after you have chosen the property of your choice, however if you want more information about your application process, or if there is anything you are unsure of, please call us now on 0131 220 6360.

Of course, you can also contact us on Facebook or Twitter, where we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Help Grant Property support a child in crisis this Christmas

As we get ever closer to Christmas, Grant Property employees have once again decided to buy gifts for children that will be donated directly to Barnardo's.

We have donated gifts to Barnardo's over the past few years, and we are absolutely delighted to support them once again - they truly are an amazing charity.

Barnardo’s transforms the lives of the most vulnerable children across the UK through the work of their projects, campaigning and research expertise.

They work with over 200,000 children, young people and their families each year, through 900 community projects, and we hope our gifts will help bring a smile to a child’s face this Christmas.

Last year, people's unwanted items raised over £10 million towards transforming the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

If you could help us donate Christmas presents or unwanted gifts, we would really appreciate your support.

You can donate by simply buying a small gift for a child, from new born to 16, for either boy or girl, and handing it into your local Grant Property branch.

No matter how much we raise, we sincerely hope that we can contribute in some small way to Barnardo's - and we hope that our donations will make it a very Merry Christmas for all this year.

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Grant Property's Top Winter Weather Tips

With the festive period now fast approaching, we want to make sure you are ready for the winter weather, regardless of whether you are staying in your property or if you are away for the Christmas break.

With this in mind, we have pulled together the top tips of what you can do to help keep your property secure and safe during the colder weather.

How can I reduce condensation?

Make full use of extractor fans and hoods, do not dry clothes on radiators, and use the washer dryer or a clothes airer.

How can I avoid mould?

Minimise the moisture in the air of your property by keeping heating on low and opening your windows as much as possible to ventilate the rooms. Wipe and remove any condensation regularly. Remove mould using an anti-fungicidal wash with a clean cloth, so it doesn’t spread.

How do I save energy in the winter, when I need to have my heating and electrics on?

Keep your heating on low and constant; this saves money instead of being on high and sporadic. Turn off all electrical appliances if not in use, do not leave them on standby.

I am going home for the holidays, how can I make sure my pipes don’t freeze?

The best thing to do is set your central heating system so it is on constant at the frost setting or at 10 degrees. This will save you money and is easy to do; just read your instruction manual.

Should I turn the water off if the flat will be empty as we are on holiday?

Yes, the water to the flat should be turned off at the stop cock if you will not be at the property for a prolonged period of time.

What do I do if I have an emergency out with office hours?

Call our ‘Out of Hours Emergency Line’ on 0131 220 6360. If you are transferred to voicemail, please leave a message stating your name, property address, contact number and brief details of your emergency.

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Don't get cut off this Christmas

Over the last few weeks, we have been writing some safety blog posts to help you get settled in to your new properties - and this week's blog is to help you keep on top of your electricity.

When moving into a new property, it is always important to know how to deal with various electrical faults.

For example, if your electricity went off, would you know where your fuse box is? Or how to reset your fuses?

If not, Philip from Grant Property talks you through how to resolve some of these problems with your electricity, and also gives you some tips on how you can avoid these problems.

If you have any questions regarding our help videos, or if there are any other questions you wish to ask, please post them to our Facebook Page, and a member of our team will get back to you. 

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Remember, Remember - Virgin Media offers this November

Grant Property has once again teamed up with Virgin Media to create SIX separate collections that will be perfect for our current tenants.

Throughout the month of November, Virgin Media are offering Grant Property tenants an exclusive £25 Home Movers' Credit on all collections booked through their specialist Home Movers Team, who you can contact on 0141 534 8715 or 0800 183 0150.

If any of our new and existing tenants want to save money on your phone, TV and broadband, then why not take the opportunity to sign up for some of these fantastic offers?

Starter Collection - £32.99 / month
Phone, TV & Broadband
12 month contract with £49.95 Installation Charge
Save £48 over 6 months on an 18 month contract

Phone

• Free weekend calls to UK landlines and Virgin Mobile
• Line rental included

Broadband 

• up to 30 MB with unlimited downloads
• Free wireless router

TV

• 500Gb TiVo box
• 60+ channels
• BBC iPlayer & other 7 day catch-up services

Essential Collection - £40.99 / month
Phone, TV TiVo with 100 channels & Broadband 30mb
12 month contract with £49.95 Installation Charge
Save £66 over 6 months on an 18 month contract

• Ask about TV XL with Essential Special offer 

Premier Collection £62.99 / month
Phone, TV & Broadband
12 month contract with £49.95 Installation Charge
Save £138 over 6 months on an 18 month contract

Phone

• Free weekend calls to UK landlines and Virgin Mobiles
• Line rental included

Broadband

• up to 60 Mb with unlimited downloads
• Free wireless router

TV

• 500GB TiVo box PLUS additional HD ready set-top box
• 200+ channels, 38 in HD - BBC iPlayer and other 7 day catch-up service

Broadband Only £22.50 / month
12 month contract with £49.95 Installation

• 30MB Wireless Broadband

Broadband Only £27.50 / month
12 month contract with £49.95 Installation

• 60MB Wireless Broadband

Broadband Only £35.00 / month
12 month contract with £49.95 Installation

• Up to 100MB Wireless Broadband

To find out more about these November Headline Offers from Virgin Media, you can call our head office on: 0131 220 6360 or you can contact our local branches.

Alternatively, you can contact Virgin Media's specialist Home Movers' Team on 0141 534 8715 or 0800 183 0150

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