Our FAQs will hopefully shed some light on how our property letting services can help landlords and young renters get the best experience posible. If your quesiton is not featured then please use our chat bot. Our team of property letting experts are here to help and can answer any questions you might have.
Yes, you need permission from your mortgage lender to let your property.
If the damage is more than just wear and tear, the tenant can either pay to fix the damage, or it can be taken from their deposit.
Yes absolutely – it is important to keep a record of the condition of all the contents of the property in case there is a dispute at the end of the tenancy. We offer online inventory checklists for your tenants.
It is put into a tenancy deposit scheme to protect the money in case of a dispute.
You can continue to charge rent until a replacement is found but the fee must not exceed the loss in rent/the cost of finding a new tenant.
An HMO licence is required for HMO properties i.e. house shares between at least 3 people from different households. HMO licences last for 5 years.
You only need to pay once a tenant has rented the property and the job is done.
Three main reasons.
1. We are cheaper. We are up to 80% cheaper than our competitors. Our full management fee is priced at just 6% of the annual rent, where we offer lead generation, online contracts, guarantor referencing, viewings and a maintenance solution.
2. We offer free marketing - no upfront payment, no risk taking in joining a new platform - (and free photography if your photos need updating) on our professional website. We have over 500 students signed up and around 5 students a day get in touch to inquire about various properties. The student community will come straight to you through our digitised campaigns on social media and student ambassador programmes. No upfront fee, no risk involved!
3. We are always on the lookout for new revenue streams for our landlords. We sublet student rooms so that your properties never sit around empty when you could be monetising the space. None of our competitors have incorporated subletting into their model.
Sign up to HYBR, list your property via a simple form on our website and then we will give you a call to confirm the details. If you require pictures, we will come and take photos of your properties free of charge to be uploaded to our website. We will then send you perspective student tenants for you to review and accept if you are happy for them to live in your home.
As you are a student, you should not pay Council Tax and you must remember to fill in this form as soon as you move into your new property. To apply to be Council Tax exempt click here
Yes, a licence is required to watch any programmes (even if you’re not watching on a TV).
Your landlord must protect your deposit using a tenancy deposit protection scheme. It must be a Government approved deposit scheme!
It depends on the property – it will be clear in the property description whether Wi-Fi is included in the price. We also have partnered up with The Bunch to help you sort out your bills.
Landlords should be able to provide a rough idea of how much bills will be for the property. All-inclusive bills for properties is usually easier but more expensive than sorting them out yourself as there is a mark up or you pay a management fee. We can offer you a bills included package with every home on our platform.
Yes, the HYBR platform allows subletting but make sure you have permission from your landlord! Or, ask us for advice.
Most of our landlords would prefer you entered into a 10-12-month contract. You can sublet through HYBR when you’re not there if you’re strapped for cash. Some of our landlords are happy for shorter lets but please get in touch to ask whether that is the case!
Typically, a deposit is one month’s rent. Or 3-5 weeks.
Yes, you will need a guarantor. A guarantor is someone who agrees to pay your rent. For example, a parent or close relative. If you don't pay your landlord what you owe them, they can demand your guarantor to pay on your behalf. Please read your tenancy agreement or your separate guarantor agreements, which sets out the guarantor's legal obligations.
Sign up to join Hybr and get updated when we upload new properties. Scroll through all the properties listed on the platform.
You can filter and find your dream home, book a viewing or reach out to our customer service and describe what you are after and we will get back to you with various available options.
Once we have helped you find the perfect place to rent, then we will sort out your Assured Tenancy Agreement, your referencing checks and safely store your deposits in a Deposit Protection Scheme. We also can help you find cleaners or handy men throughout the year if anything goes wrong.
Unlike traditional letting agencies and other accommodation platforms, HYBR specialises in the student market, we offer a broad range of properties and prices, available only for students.
We offer around the clock support for free to our students. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond guiding students to help you understand your obligations, avoid disputes and fines further down the line.
We offer subletting, helping you get out of contracts and we are flexible with rental contracts. We will work our hardest to make your life easier! Rely on us throughout your time at Uni.