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EPC

All rented property must have a valid EPC certificate in place prior to starting a tenancy. Which is to have a new tenancy must have an EPC rating of at least “E”. This requirement also applies to all renewal tenancies to the same tenant for the same property on or after 1 April 2018.

Gas Safety

A Landlord must ensure all gas appliances and flues are safety checked annually by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

Electrical Safety

Landlords are required by law to ensure that the electrical installation in a rented property is safe prior to a tenancy starting throughout a tenancy.

Smoke & Co Alarms

Landlords are required to ensure alarms are installed in their properties. The regulations stipulate that smoke alarms are to be installed on every level of the property and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room containing a solid fuel burning appliance.

Legionnaires Disease

Landlords of residential accommodation have responsibilities for combating Legionnaires ‘disease. Health and safety legislation requires that landlords are to carry out a risk assessments for the Legionella bacteria, which cause Legionnaires ‘ disease and thereafter maintain control measures to minimise the risk.

Fees

Let Only: First Months Rent (Minimum of £500 Inc. VAT)

INCLUDES:

Advertising the property on our website and all major property portals
Arrange and carry out viewings
Referencing of potential tenants
Production of tenancy documents & issuing other requisite documents
Collect deposit & initial months’ rent received
Provide tenant with method of payment
Lodge & Hold Deposit with DPS

The production of the Inventory/Schedule of Conditions is at an additional cost. Price may vary with property size and location. Please refer to our Additional Fees for more information.

Fully Managed: 15% of the Monthly Rent (Inc. VAT)

Initial Letting Fee: £350 (Inc. VAT) & 15% of rent (Inc. VAT)

INCLUDES:

All LET ONLY SERVICES plus...

Collect and remit the monthly rent received
Pursue non-payment of rent and provide advice on rent arrears actions
Deduct commission and other works
Undertake two inspection visits per annum and notify landlord of the outcome
Arrange routine repairs and instruct approved contractors (providing two quotes)
Hold keys throughout the tenancy term
Make any HMRC deduction and provide tenant with the NRL8 (if relevant)

Additional non-optional fees and charges (Irrespective of level of service)

Agree the market rent and find a tenant in accordance with the landlord guidelines
Advise on refurbishment
Provide guidance on compliance with statutory provisions and letting consents
Provide assistance with pre-tenancy works (as agreed)
Advise on non-resident tax status and HMRC (if relevant)

DEPOSIT ADR ADMIN FREE: £150 Inc. VAT

Overseeing a deposit dispute through ADR

ADDITIONAL PROPERTY VISITS: £50 Inc.VAT

To attend for specific requests such as neighbour disputes; more visits are required to monitor the tenancy; or any maintenance-linked visit

ARRANGEMENT FEE FOR WORKS OVER £750: 12.5% Inc. VAT of the total works cost

Arranging access and assessing costs with contractor;
Ensuring work has been carried out in accordance with the specification of works
Retaining any warranty or guarantee as a result of any works

EPC:

Billed at cost

LEGIONNAIRES RISK ASSESSMENT: £75 Inc. VAT

Arrange a practical assessment including a site survey of the water system
Arrange access to the property with the tenant
Advising tenants
Providing update and report to landlord

INVENTORY PRODUCTION: £90-£175 Inc. VAT

Completed in-house by our team
Dependent on the number of bedrooms and/or size of the property and outbuildings
Dependent on property location
Providing comprehensive inventory to landlord and tenant

RENEWAL FEE (LANDLORD’S SHARE): £60 Inc. VAT

Contract negotiation, amending and updating terms and arranging a further tenancy and agreement

ADDITIONAL FEES:

£2.50 Inc. VAT for paper statements

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