Landlord Fees
LANDLORD CHARGES AND FEES FOR LETTING A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITH BURGHLEYS ESTATE AGENTS
LET ONLY SERVICE
Sole Agency
7.2% (6%+VAT) payable at commencement of tenancy
Multiple Agency
9.6% (8%+VAT) payable at commencement of tenancy
Services Include:
Visiting of property and carrying out market appraisal (with no obligation)
Agree market rent and find tenant in accordance with landlords’ instructions/requirements
Provide guidance in relation to letting consents, i.e. Insurances, mortgage lender & freeholder consent
Market the property and advertise on appropriate portals
Erect board outside property in accordance with Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Advise on non-resident status and HMRC tax implications (if appropriate)
Carry out accompanied Tenant viewings
Negotiate terms with prospective Tenant/s and negotiate acceptable rent
Deal with the application and taking up of references through a credit referencing agency (payable by tenant/s)
Preparation of a suitable Tenancy Agreement for the letting and arranging the signing thereof by all parties
Assist landlord in complying with statutory regulations relating to gas, electric, fire and smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and soft furnishings and arranging the same
Arranging for the collection of the dilapidations deposit (paid by the tenant against breakages and damages) and lodging with an appropriate Tenancy
Deposit Scheme
Receiving of initial monies (advance rent) subject to the deduction of fees and associated costs and charges.
Preparing and submitting of an initial statement to the landlord
Completion of statutory declarations as requested by HMRC
Arranging for Professional Inventory to be undertaken (if required)
LET ONLY WITH RENT COLLECTION
10.8% (9%+VAT) collected monthly from incoming rent
Services Include:
Let Only Service plus:
Collect monthly rent from tenants
Pay landlord direct to nominated bank account
Issue monthly/annual statement of accounts
Settle contractors’ invoices
Chase rent arrears
FULL MANAGEMENT
12% (10%+VAT) collected monthly from incoming rent
Services Include:
Let Only with Rent Collection Service plus:
Dealing with specific maintenance issues and routine repairs relating to the property, obtaining estimates and supervising works (where appropriate) Provide 24/7 Emergency maintenance service to Tenants
Supervising annually (and as required) compliance with all Landlords statutory obligations Supervision of tenants vacating property at end of tenancy Acting as key holders for duration of the tenancy Issuing of appropriate notices Dealing with all contractual matters Liaising with Utility providers, Local authority of tenants moving in/out
Optional Schedule of Additional Charges
All fees quoted inclusive of vat unless otherwise stated
Gas Test
Gas Safety Test - £78
Electrical Tests
Portable Appliance Test - £65 no vat
Visual Only Electrical Safety Test - £65 no vat
Full Electrical Safety Test – up to 2 beds-£120 no vat, 3 Beds+-£150 no vat
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Tests
Initial Inspection - £65 no vat + costs of alarms/work required
Legionnaire’s Disease Test
Full Test - £156
Cleaning Services
All charges subject to property inspection
Post-Let/Renewal Services-(Introduction & Rent Collection Service Only)
Drafting and Arranging Execution of Renewal Tenancy Agreement -£100 each renewal
Preparation and Execution of Amendments/Addendums to Existing Tenancy Agreement-£90 each change
Preparation and Issuing of any Letters to Tenants-£12 per letter
Preparation of any Legal Notices- £90 per notice
Amendments/Changes to Deposit Protection Service Details-£18 per amendment/change
Organising Safety Tests-£24 per Test
Letters to Third Parties - £12 per Letter
Reference Request- £12 per Request
Post-Let/Renewal Services (All Services)
Court Attendance -£100 per hour or part thereof
Forwarding of Mail-£1 per standard letter / £1.50 per large letter plus postage cost/s
Arranging Furnishing the Property-£12% (10%+VAT) of total invoice
Non-Resident Landlords-Transfer of Funds to HMRC £15 per transfer
Burghleys Non-Urgent Visits-£36 per visit
Meeting Third Party Contractors/Providers-£36 per visit. If required to wait a charge of £18 per hour or part thereof will be payable
Tenant Fees
TENANT FEES/CHARGES/COSTS WITH EFFECT FROM 1ST jUNE 2019
£ (inclusive of VAT)
Pre-Tenancy
Holding Deposit (limited to a maximum of one weeks rent) -
Advance rent (limited to the equivalent of one months’ rent) -
Deposit against dilapidations (limited to a maximum of five weeks rent) -
Reference fees/charges No Charge
Administration fees/charges No Charge
Any other fees/charges/costs Nil
Following Move In
Protection of tenant’s deposit with Tenancy Deposit Scheme No Charge
Any other fees/charges/costs Nil
Mid-Tenancy
Administration charge in consideration of arranging for
the grant, renewal, continuance, variation, assignment,
novation, change or termination of a tenancy 50
Early termination of tenancy without notice 50*
*(plus any financial loss incurred by the landlord-proof required)
Charge for replacing lost keys or security device 15*
*(plus cost of replacement keys or security device and associated reasonable costs)
Interest on rent arrears TBA*
*(if rent not paid within 14 days and limited to 3% above Bank of England base rate)
End of Tenancy
Arranging return of tenant’s deposit No Charge
Any other fees/charges/costs Nil
Note: For a detailed explanation of the above please call our office. We can also provide you with an example tenancy agreement with fees and charges noted in accordance with the provisions of the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Tenant Fees/Charges/Costs-All Existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies
that commenced prior to 1st June 2019
£ (inclusive of VAT)
Mid-Tenancy –adding or replacing a tenant on
existing tenancy agreement
Reference fees/charges 72
(per adult tenant and/or guarantor requiring referencing)
Administration fees/charges 192
(for each change to named tenants on tenancy agreement)
Amendment or deletions to Tenancy Agreement 5
(per Amendment)
First Late Payment of rent (or part thereof) 15
Second and/or subsequent Late Payment of rent 25
(or part thereof)-per letter/email
Overpayment/underpayment of rent 5
(per letter/email)
Other Fees/Charges/Costs *See below
End of Tenancy
Inventory Check-Out charge *See below
(cost dependent on size of property and furnishings)
* A copy of the current tenancy agreement will be provided for you to view upon request along with any inventory and/or schedule of condition that was undertaken.
The current tenancy agreement will have details of any special charges/fees associated with this particular let/property, and will also have details of the cost for any check-out report based on the size of the property and whether it is furnished or not.
Important Note: From 31st May 2020, the charges and fees above will no longer apply for tenancies that commenced prior to 1st June 2019. Any charges and fees will be in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 which commenced on 1st June 2019.
Last updated at 14/11/2019, 2:14 PM by Ashley Gendler