APPLY TO RENT A HOME
Four steps from enquiry to keys. No fixed terms, no hidden fees, pets welcome at all neighbourhoods.
98% of our residents are happy with their home after a year.
1. CONTACT A SIMPLE LIFE AGENT
Picked your ideal location? Give the agent a call to discuss plot availability and secure your name against a property.
In some cases, properties will be available to reserve even before they’re completely built! This ensures you won’t miss out and will be able to move in as soon as the property is ready.
To help you make your decision, we provide you with as many photos, CGI images, descriptions and spec boards as possible to help you get a feel for our homes.
Browse Homes2. Start Your Application
Once you’ve picked the perfect property, you want to make sure you can become a tenant. We look for a total income of at least 30 times the monthly rental amount. Some other factors are taken into account and we will be happy to discuss these with you.
We are happy to consider applicants with a range of income including*:
- Self-employed or zero-hour contract workers
- Universal credit or benefit recipients
- Students with a guarantor
- Independent means
- Retirees
- Overseas applicants
* Meeting criteria does not guarantee acceptance of application
Don’t forget, if you have a pet you must obtain permission and apply for them beforehand. You can view our Pet Policy and complete the Pet Application form online.
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3. View All Fees
We’ll carry out secure online referencing, which will then help us secure your property following receipt of a holding deposit. This process, handled by our external referencing provider, can typically take 2-14 days depending on speed of documentation provision.
A full list of our fees is available here.
Start Application4. CONFIRM YOUR TENANCY
From 1st May, in line with the Renters’ Rights Act, all our tenancies will be offered as periodic agreements, giving you greater flexibility and long-term security in your home. We’re committed to supporting you for as long as you choose to stay, and when you’d like to review your options, our team will be happy to help.
HOW MUCH RENT CAN YOU AFFORD?
Use our free, simple affordability calculator to find out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Quickly find answers to the most commonly asked questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Moving In
How quickly can I move in?
After you’ve applied for your property, your application will need to go through referencing, where an external party will check all your tenancy details and ensure you’re good to proceed. As always we’ll keep you updated throughout the process so you know what stage you’re at. We will also begin to liaise with you on the estimated move in date.
Properties come available at different times throughout the year, and if you’re moving into a previously occupied home then we will also be arranging a move out date with the current occupiers, whilst allowing enough time to get any necessary cleaning and maintenance completed.
If your property is on a brand new development that’s still being built, we will do our best to keep up to date with the build team on progress so we can give you an accurate move in date. As is often the case with construction, we sometimes face unexpected delays – but throughout the process we will keep you as informed as possible so you can start planning your move.
What happens on move-in day?
You’ll receive instructions on how to collect your keys on the morning of your move-in day, once all documentation has been completed and your funds have cleared.
On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a handy information pack containing details about your new home and appliance manuals, along with a box of essentials to help you settle in – including everything you need to make that all-important first cup of tea.
Who notifies utilities that I’m moving in?
Whilst we do notify all relevant utility companies of your move in, it is a resident’s responsibility to make sure accounts are fully setup and kept up to date with each utility provider.
Moving out
Do I need to renew my tenancy?
From 1st May 2026, in accordance with the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, all tenancies automatically transition to an assured periodic tenancy – so there’s no need to worry about renewals.
You’re welcome to stay in your home for as long as you like, and our team will always be on hand if you have questions.
How do I get my deposit back?
Your deposit will be protected by an external deposit protection company whilst we go through our end of tenancy checks.
Before you move out, we offer property health checks to flag in advance any areas where you may see a deposit deduction if it’s not rectified. This gives you time to get everything in order before you leave, giving you the best chance of getting your full deposit back. If you would like to take advantage of this check, please contact the team at least 2 weeks prior to your move out date.
Once you have moved out and we have completed a full property inventory review, we will get in touch with the deposit scheme about any deductions needed. We will stay in contact with you throughout the process and will always ensure that all parties are happy with the final amounts. The deposit scheme act as adjudicators with any disputes to ensure we are always acting fairly.
Please note that deposits can only be released by the protection company once any and all deductions are agreed by all parties.
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GET IN TOUCH98%
of customers are happy with their homes after living with us for a year.
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Based on the household income provided, you may be able to afford a maximum rent of [(household income+benefits) x 0.3/12] per calendar month. This result does not take your credit score or outgoings into account; these may be considered as part of your application.
All applicants are subject to referencing. If this figure is lower than the rent you're looking for, adding a guarantor to your application may help. Speak to our friendly team for more information.
Based on the information provided and your guarantor's income, you may be able to afford a maximum rent of [(guarantor income) x 0.36/12] per calendar month. This result does not take your credit score or outgoings into account; these may be considered as part of your application.
All applicants are subject to referencing. Speak to our friendly team for more information.
Based on the household income provided, you may be able to afford a maximum rent of [(household income+benefits) x 0.3/12] per calendar month. With your guarantor included, this rises to [(household income+benefits) x 0.36/12] per calendar month. This result does not take your credit score or outgoings into account; these may be considered as part of your application.
All applicants are subject to referencing. Speak to our friendly team for more information.
Based on the information supplied you may require a guarantor. Please recalculate with a guarantor included, or call our friendly team to discuss your options and affordability.
More information around your credit history is required, please give our friendly team a call to help you with your affordability and to discuss your options.
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