Maalems
4.8/5, 329 reviews
95% recommended
97% sales valuation accuracy
97% sales fee satisfaction
97% lettings valuation accuracy
96% lettings fee satisfaction
A progressive independent company providing a dedicated, tailored and professional service that incorporates many years of experience with a sound knowledge of the market with a flexible and personable approach that you expect. show more A progressive independent company providing a dedicated, tailored and professional service that incorporates many years of experience with a sound knowledge of the market with a flexible and personable approach that you expect.
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Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 97% 97% £300,000 £5,430,000
Lettings 97% 96% £550 £6,900
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68 1 103 9 69 4 67 1 6 1
Areas covered
  • All London SW
Address

344 Garratt Lane
Earlsfield,London
Greater London
SW18 4EL
0208 875 9200

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“We have rented our property out for the last 6 years ......”

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Feb 09,2015
Minithumbup
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James
By: 'Jane,'
Feb 09,2015
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We have rented our property out for the last 6 years through two agents who we would not use again. We contacted Maalems in August. They have been efficient, professional and friendly through the whole process of renting our property out again. We live overseas so ...
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“My husband and I have used Maalems to rent out ......”

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Feb 09,2015
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Leah Allam
Matt
By: 'Mrs'
Feb 09,2015
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My husband and I have used Maalems to rent out our properties for over 10 years. In all this time they have been extremely professional, helpful and friendly. They have always secured a good market rent, suitable tenants and we have never had a void! We ...
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“Very happy with the service from Maalems. They were always ......”

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Feb 09,2015
Minithumbup
Alex
James
By: 'S'
Feb 09,2015
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Very happy with the service from Maalems. They were always polite and courteous throughout the stressful buying process and always professional even though the process was sometimes complicated. Having been cautious of estate agents from previous dealings were they have been rude and very pushy, ...
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“Maalems have always been extremely helpful and professional. They managed ......”

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Feb 06,2015
Minithumbup
Matt
By: 'Charlotte'
Feb 06,2015
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Maalems have always been extremely helpful and professional. They managed my property in Lydden Grove for years whilst I lived abroad and the service they provided gave me the peace of mind I needed whilst overseas. This made me choose Maalems when I came to ...
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I found fees were competitive.
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“We initially chose Maalems as they were a small local ......”

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Feb 05,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
James
By: 'Tom'
Feb 05,2015
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We initially chose Maalems as they were a small local agent who have a great understanding of the area and market. Whilst it is very rare that I need to have face to face contact with Leah or James, I'm always greeted by name as ...
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“Maalems have managed our flat very efficiently and we have ......”

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Feb 05,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Peel/Twinberrow'
Feb 05,2015
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Maalems have managed our flat very efficiently and we have not been without a tenant since they took over the management of it. They inspect the flat regularly and give us and the tenant a reliable service. Nothing seems too much trouble and they are ...
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“I have used Maalems for 5 years and am very happy ......”

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Feb 04,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
James
By: 'Alex'
Feb 04,2015
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I have used Maalems for 5 years and am very happy with the service I received. They always find good quality tenants for my flat very quickly and I have rarely had the property empty for more than a couple of days. They respond promptly to ...
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“I have had very good service from Maalems, they are ......”

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Feb 04,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Rose'
Feb 04,2015
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I have had very good service from Maalems, they are in touch with me on a regular basis regarding my flat....
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“Maalems handle our property very efficiently. The property has always ......”

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Feb 04,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Happy'
Feb 04,2015
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Maalems handle our property very efficiently. The property has always been occupied as they have found new tenants to follow on immediately when any have left. They get someone out quickly when maintenance work is needed and seem to get reasonable quotes and they keep ...
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“Maalems have completely managed our property for the last 5 years ......”

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Feb 03,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Penny'
Feb 03,2015
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Maalems have completely managed our property for the last 5 years and provide us with an excellent hassle free service. They regularly keep us up to date with condition of the property , look after any maintenance required and arrange all new tenants and contracts . I can ...
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“We have had the pleasure of dealing with Maalems since ......”

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Feb 03,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
James
By: 'Jackie/Patrick'
Feb 03,2015
1 people found
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We have had the pleasure of dealing with Maalems since they first opened and they have sourced many great tenants for us over the years for a variety of properties. Leah has been our main contact who is extremely professional, efficient, friendly and always quick ...
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“Very efficient service. Prompt action on tenant requests. Competitive quotes ......”

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Feb 01,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Sean'
Feb 01,2015
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Very efficient service. Prompt action on tenant requests. Competitive quotes obtained for work required on the property. Excellent information flow to us on the condition of the property....
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“Over the last 6 years I have been with the agent ......”

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Jan 30,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Tim'
Jan 30,2015
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Over the last 6 years I have been with the agent they have always been efficient in finding new tenants and in sorting out any problems....
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I think i pay the going rate, obviously i would always like to pay less.
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“I have received exceptional service from Maalems and Alex especially, ......”

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Jan 30,2015
Minithumbup
Alex
By: 'Theresa'
Jan 30,2015
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I have received exceptional service from Maalems and Alex especially, when I sold my flat in Earlsfield! I can always rely on them and highly recommend this agent....
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“I have used Maalems for over 8 years, as managing agents ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Alex
Magda
By: 'Amanda'
Jan 29,2015
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I have used Maalems for over 8 years, as managing agents for one property, and for a year for another property. They are helpful and efficient and offer a personal service. They have always found suitable tenants quickly, completed the paperwork and checks quickly and organised ...
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“We have used Maalems for years. They give a friendly ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
Magda
By: 'Rose1234'
Jan 29,2015
1 people found
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We have used Maalems for years. They give a friendly helpful service and are always professional. Last time they let out our property for the full asking price within 48 hours. Highly recommend....
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“I have used Maalems in Earlsfield since 2005 when we let ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Susan'
Jan 29,2015
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I have used Maalems in Earlsfield since 2005 when we let out our flat in Godley Road with them. We were always very pleased with their service and with the quality of tenants they were able to find, so when we moved abroad for work in 2012 ...
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Comment on agent fees
Very reasonable in relation to the rental yield
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“We have been using Maalems to manage the rental of ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
Magda
By: 'Sarah'
Jan 29,2015
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We have been using Maalems to manage the rental of our property for around 4 years now, having switched from another estate agent that we were not happy with. We selected Maalems due to the office proximity to our house, because the rates were good and ...
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Comment on agent fees
I resent paying so much for just letting the property and collecting rent (which I could do myself) but it's the way it is unfortunately.
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“I have been with Maalems many years now I am ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Matt
Leah Allam
By: 'Nouran'
Jan 29,2015
1 people found
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I have been with Maalems many years now I am very happy with them They collect the rent do the references never I had tenants that I was unhappy with ,the staff are very friendly and most helpful ,i would not find any better they ...
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“This was our first experience in letting. After careful research ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
Magda
By: 'Kevin'
Jan 29,2015
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This was our first experience in letting. After careful research we opted for Maalems as we felt they would deliver a more personal approach and that has certainly been the case. Our journey through letting had been one of great ease thanks to the very ...
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Extremely competitive fee structure and flexible.
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“Having used several agents over many years of renting flats ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
By: 'Pleased'
Jan 29,2015
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Having used several agents over many years of renting flats in London, Maalems are definitely the best. As soon as I walked into their office on Garratt Lane to register my details, I was faced with smiles all round and a very helpful and attentive ...
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Their fee's were good compared to other agents we registered with and clearly stated on their property details which I thought was a great aspect of their customer service.
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“We have instructed Maalems to let our property time after ......”

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Jan 28,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Kate'
Jan 28,2015
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We have instructed Maalems to let our property time after time due to our satisfaction with their service and advice. Yet again, terms were recently agreed within 48 hours of the property going on the market. More than one tenant was interested in the property and ...
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Fees are in line with the market norm.
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“We bought a fairly new flat and let it through ......”

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Jan 28,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Alexandra'
Jan 28,2015
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We bought a fairly new flat and let it through Maalems. We assumed there would be few issues but after the tenants moved in all sorts of things began to go wrong. Maalems always got in touch immediately and managed to fix the problem swiftly ...
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“I heard about Maalems through a number of friends of ......”

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Jan 28,2015
Minithumbup
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Leah Allam
By: 'Clapham'
Jan 28,2015
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I heard about Maalems through a number of friends of mine who had rented out their properties (around the Clapham/ Wandsworth areas) through them and had been very pleased with the results. I have been using Maalems for 4 years now and have been very impressed ...
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“I used Maalems to rent out my house for 5 years. ......”

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Jan 28,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Jamie'
Jan 28,2015
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I used Maalems to rent out my house for 5 years. I found them to be much more pro-active than other big name agencies. They were quick and attentive in dealing with problems at the property and did not add on the extra charges common with ...
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“Maalems and Magda has been great throughout and very responsive. ......”

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Jan 22,2015
Minithumbup
Magda
By: 'Earlsfield'
Jan 22,2015
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Maalems and Magda has been great throughout and very responsive. The property could have done with some touch ups etc, however whenever we did report a maintenance issue, this was always attended to very quickly. Thank you for all of your assistance during our tenancy ...
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“we found Maalems to be informative and professional throughout our ......”

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Dec 22,2014
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
Dec 22,2014
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we found Maalems to be informative and professional throughout our whole renting experience, keeping us up to date and even organising utility changes and cleaning companies for us...
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“As an overseas landlord, I was very impressed with the ......”

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Dec 17,2014
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
Magda
By: 'Julian'
Dec 17,2014
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As an overseas landlord, I was very impressed with the way Leah helped me purchase appropriate furniture for the let of my flat and handled finding suitable tenants in a speedy and professional manner. Maalems also manage my flat and Magda has been great, visiting ...
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I feel the fees are very reasonable for the personal service I receive and are substantially less than what I had been paying elsewhere.
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“Maalems are a small independent, friendly company who operate with ......”

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Dec 05,2014
Minithumbup
Leah Allam
James
By: 'Russ'
Dec 05,2014
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Maalems are a small independent, friendly company who operate with a completely different attitude from anyone I have met previously in the property business - that's to say their priority is offering good service at excellent value and not just chasing short term profits. I ...
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“I recently rented a property through Maalems and having had ......”

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Nov 20,2014
Minithumbup
Matt
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Nov 20,2014
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I recently rented a property through Maalems and having had a lot of experience with quite a few agencies out there I have to admit my experience with them was the best so far. Everything went smoothly, the agent was knowledgeable, helpful and responsible. From ...
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Vendor Fees

1.5% sole agency fee

Landlord Fees

LANDLORD FEES:

Please note that all charges include VAT and are subject to change, subject to reasonable prior notice and/or changes to VAT, which is currently set at a rate of 20%.
The following services are as defined in our terms of business, unless otherwise agreed.

Let Only: 14.4% of the annual rent (12% + VAT)
Marketing & advertising; negotiating offers, subject to a minimum fee of £840 (£700 + VAT) tenant checks, drawing & executing paperwork;
3rd party contractor instruction where required.

Rent Collect: 17.4% of the annual rent (12.5% + VAT)
As above plus collection of rent. subject to a minimum fee of £900 (£750 + VAT)


Full Management: 22.8% of the annual rent (19% + VAT)
As above plus daily management of subject to a minimum fee of £1,680 (£1,400 + VAT) the property maintenance.

Renewal fees for extended, renewed and periodic tenancies:
Such fees are as defined above.

Optional and non optional fees:

Tenancy Agreements: £210 (£175 plus VAT)
Addenda or Memoranda: £210 (£175 plus VAT)
Deposit Registration (annually): £48 (£40 plus VAT)
Deposit Dispute referred for arbitration: £180 (£150 plus VAT)
Tenant referencing: £48 (£40 plus VAT)
Sale of property: 1.8% inc VAT

Inventory Make & Check In: Subject to rates levied by the inventory company, between £100 - £350
Inventory Check Out: Subject to rates levied by the inventory company, between £100 - £350

Renovations: (Subject to minimum invoiced works of £500) 12% of invoiced works (10% plus VAT)

Abortive letting: £480 (£400 plus VAT) plus £48 (£40 plus VAT) per tenant referenced

Court Attendance: Per half day £432 (£360 plus VAT)
Land Registry search: £24 (£20 plus VAT)
Non Managed Key Holding: Per tenancy £48 (£40 plus VAT)
Property Attendance: Per hour £72 (£60 plus VAT)
Collection of income tax: Per quarter where required £144 (£120 plus VAT)
HMRC Returns: Annual when requested £72 (£60 plus VAT)
Copy annual statements: £72 (£60 plus VAT)
Copy statements: Per copy £8.40 (£7.00 plus VAT)


Interest on unpaid monies due: 5% above base rate of Barclays Bank PLC

Tenant Fees

HOLDING FEE:
Once your offer has been accepted we need a holding fee the equivalent of 1 weeks rent to remove the property from the
market.
MOVE IN MONIES:
Move in monies are to be paid in full cleared funds prior to the Tenancy start date. The holding fee will be deducted from the
total.
1 MONTHS RENT IN ADVANCE
5 WEEK SECURITY DEPOSIT
DURING YOUR TENANCY:
Tenant Changeovers – if one of the Tenants wishes to vacate whilst the other Tenants remain in place then a Tenant
Changeover can be completed only with the consent of the Landlord and at a cost of £50 ﴾inc VAT
If a Tenant is in breach of contract at any time throughout the Tenancy there will be a £50 ﴾inc VAT﴿ charge
If a new Tenancy Agreement needs to be drawn up during an existing Tenancy at the request of the Tenant there is a charge of
£50 ﴾inc VAT﴿
If the Tenant wishes to Surrender the Tenancy ﴾outside of the agreed terms﴿ then they will be liable to cover the Landlord's
costs in re‐letting the property, all rent outstanding until a new tenant is found ﴾up to the maximum outstanding rent on the
tenancy﴿.
Tenants are liable for the payment of all utilities ﴾water, gas or other fuel, electricity, sewage﴿; communication services, internet,
satellite television and council tax etc.
Last updated at 02/02/2021, 3:29 PM by Leah Allam
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.

Complaints Procedure

Maalems Complaints Procedure

Our complaints policy:

We are committed to providing a high-quality service to all our clients. However, we understand that sometimes things do not go to plan and we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our standards.

If you have a complaint that is not resolved informally, please contact, in writing with the details of your complaint and in the first instance, the member of staff who is responsible for overseeing and dealing with you directly.

We have eight weeks to consider your complaint. If we have not resolved it within this time you may refer the matter to The Property Ombudsman (TPOS).

What will happen next?

1. We will send you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your complaint within five working days.

2. We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally involve passing your complaint to the department manager, who will review your file and speak to the member of staff who acted for you.

3. Within 14 days of sending you the acknowledgement of your complaint, our department manager will endeavour to resolve your complaint and you will be invited to make any further comments that you may have in relation to the matter at this time.

4. Within 28 days of receipt of your written complaint, the department manager will write to you and inform you of the outcome of their investigation and let you know what actions have been or will be taken.

5. After this period, if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation to date, you may ask for your complaint to be reviewed, which must be in writing, to the Department Director, within one month of receiving the Department Manager's response.

6. A separate review will be conducted and the Department Director will send you a detailed written conclusion to the requested review of your complaint, including any further suggestions for resolving the matter if applicable, within 28 days thereafter.

7. If you are still not satisfied, you can then contact the The Property Ombudsman (TPOS) at Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP or online www.tpos.co.uk. Please note that you must do so within six months of the date of our concluding letter. TPOS will not consider your complaint until our internal complaints process has been completed.

8. Should you not receive correspondence from Maalems within the eight weeks of your initial written letter of complaint, please proceed by directly contacting The Property Ombudsman (TPOS) at Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP.
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