Please see below a list of our Tenancy Fees for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), if you have any questions or would like to discuss letting a property, please contact us. Our team would be delighted to hear from you.
Client Money Protection
We are proud to be members of Client Money Protection (CMP) which means Landlords and Tenants monies such as rent, and deposits are always protected in our designated ring fenced account.
As part of our membership, a check is undertaken every year for compliance.
Please view a copy of our latest Client Money Protection Certificate.
ARLA / NAEA Propertymark
We are also very proud to be members of ARLA Propertymark which means our team has undergone training and passed exams to exceed industry standards and our level of knowledge and care is higher than the law demands.
Please view a copy of our latest ARLA Propertymark Certificate and the NAEA Propertymark Certificate here.
You can review the Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules here.
We also have access to a lettings solicitor for free advice and are able to pass this benefit on to our Landlords.
Tenants Fees
Holding Deposit (per tenancy)
One week’s rent.
This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right To-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)
Five weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)
Six weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid Rent
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord and any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation.
To cover the costs associated with taking the landlord's instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher.
To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination (Tenant’s Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Please contact us if you have any questions about our fees.