Optional services

Most of our services are included with our Managed package, however if you choose our Rent Collect or Tenant Find you may wish to use some optional services and the following rates may apply.

Service Fee

Re-Let fee:

To re-negotiate rent, prepare and sign new Tenancy Agreement. This service is usually for landlords who wish to renew their tenancy for another fixed term.

Included FREE with Managed service.

Fee applies with 'Rent collect' and 'Let only'.

£65

Security deposit holding arrangement:
The law now requires the deposit money from all new tenants to be placed with a Deposit Protection agency, such as The DPS (Deposit Protection Service). We can deposit your tenant's security deposit with the DPS if requested, and both you and your tenant will be given a unique ID, to be used when it is time for you to return your tenant's deposit.

Included FREE with Managed service.

Fee applies with 'Rent collect' and 'Let only'.

£15

Tenant check in service:
If you use our 'Rent collect' or 'Let only' service and wish us to check in your tenant then this additional fee will be required. During the visit we will obtain utility meter readings (if possible) so you and your tenant can notify relevant providers. In the unlikely event that we are unable to obtain meter readings during our site visit we will not return but will inform you.

Included FREE with Managed service.

Fee applies with 'Rent collect' and 'Let only'.

£50

Notify relevant authorities and utility suppliers of change of occupancy.
This additional fee is required if you wish us to provide this service and you're using our 'Rent collect' and 'Let only' options. Please note, we inform gas and electricity providers, not telephone companies.

Included FREE with Managed service.

Fee applies with 'Rent collect' and 'Let only'.

 

£15

Welcome pack:

A Welcome Pack can be really helpful to tenants and help them settle in more quickly with a host of information about the property, utilities, community and what to do in the event of a problem. (Please note: You must provide us with the required information about your property).

Included FREE with Managed service.fee a

Fee applies with 'Rent collect' and 'Let only'.

£35

Inspection visits:

Periodic property visits help to keep a check on how the tenant is treating your property and highlights any required maintenance.

Included FREE with Managed service.

Fee applies with 'Rent collect' and 'Let only'.

£75

Tenant check out service:

This service includes utility meter readings (if possible) so you and your outgoing tenant can notify the relevant providers.

Included FREE with Managed service.

Fee applies with 'Rent collect' and 'Let only'.

£75

Gas safety inspection and certificate:
It is a legal requirement for landlords to ensure rental properties are checked each year and covered with a landlord's safety certificate. The cost depends upon how many gas appliances in the property but typically it's IRO £75 including a boiler & cooker, then plus £17 each additional appliance. Contact us to arrange this for you.

Optional service for all packages.

Fee set by gas engineer.

IRO

£75

Electrical safety inspection and certificate:
The cost depends upon the property but for a 2 bed house it's typically IRO £100. Contact us if you'd like us to arrange this for you.

Optional service for all packages.

Fee set by electrician.

IRO

£100

EPC (Energy Performance Certificate):
An EPC certificate covers the property for 10 years. We can arrange an EPC for you if requested. Contact us to arrange an EPC for you.

Optional service for all packages.

Fee set by contractor.

IRO

£65

Inventory:
It could be impossible to make deductions from a tenant's deposit without an inventory prepared before commencement of a tenancy.

 

We can provide an independant inventory service (including photos and in some cases video), which stands a greatly increased chance of supporting you in the event of a dispute. See Inventories for more info.

 

Prices from:

1-3 bed:
Unfurnished: £125
Furnished: £145

4-6 bed:
Unfurnished: £155
Furnished: £185
Rent Guarantee Option:
Option of Rent Guarantee insurance. For more details see Landlord insurance.
 POA
Vacant property visits:
For visiting and checking vacant property, fee per visit.
£25
Professional hourly rate
In the event that you require us to provide professional services outside that of our regular service agreements.
£35
Duplicate Statements:
In the event that you require us to provide duplicate account statements.

£5 via email

£10 H/copy

Withdrawal fee
This fee is only payable in the event that you withdraw once we have committed and started marketing your property.
£150

Inform utility providers

This fee is only payable in the event that you request us to inform the utility providers of tenancy start/end meter readings.

£25

End of Year Statements

If you require end of year statements then this fee will apply.

£5 via email

£10 H/copy