Bollington Macclesfield, Macclesfield, SK10
4.5/5, 99 reviews
89% recommended
93% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
93% lettings fee satisfaction
We are a Sales and Lettings estate agent but we like to do thingsa little differently. We are transparent and open. Selling and Letting homes shouldn't be shrouded in mystery and full of fear for vendors and landlords, we help by being by the side of our clients throughout the ... show more We are a Sales and Lettings estate agent but we like to do things
a little differently. We are transparent and open. Selling and Letting homes shouldn't be shrouded in mystery and full of fear for vendors and landlords, we help by being by the side of our clients throughout the process. The vast majority of transactions fall through for very minor reasons that some agents and solicitors do not always overcome. We believe the true work starts the day that an offer is accepted.

Of course the marketing of property is also very important and as well as the traditional methods and on-line portals, we a constantly reviewing new and innovative methods of marketing. We are committed to training and qualifying our colleagues to give the very best service to our clients. We also like to invest in our community and make it a goal to be involved in local events and fund raisers.
Estate Agents Stockport, Woodford, Macclesfield, Cheshire | Sales and Lettings

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Harvey Scott Cheshire Ltd
29 Palmerston Street
Bollington,Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 5PX
01625 576222

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 93% 100% £72,500 £565,000
Lettings 100% 93% £425 £1,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
10 0 27 8 32 1 15 0 4 2
Areas covered
  • Cheshire
  • High Peak
  • SK10
  • SK11
  • SK9
  • SK8
  • SK17
  • SK22
  • SK23
  • CW4
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
Members of
NAEA ARLA TPOS Sales TPOS Lettings TPOS TDS Move With Us
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“My experience with Harvey Scott has been bril......”

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Jul 27,2022
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Jul 27,2022
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My experience with Harvey Scott has been brilliant in particular George, he was a great help to me and my partner with fast responses and was more than happy to help with any enquiries we had...
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Jul 25,2022
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Jul 25,2022
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Many thanks to George for all the top-rate help and advice with letting our property and sorting through the necessary paperwork....
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“The Best...”

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Jul 23,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Doug'
Jul 23,2022
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Dealt with George over the months great guy he is but I did give him some grief and it was no his fault it was the landlord who to blame sorry George for that li dont know who you do your job but you are ...
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“Renting a property through Harvey Scott was p......”

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Jul 18,2022
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Jul 18,2022
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Renting a property through Harvey Scott was probably the worst 8 month period of my life. The property in question was full of damp and black mould that had been painted over and hidden, which I appreciate isn't HS fault, but could of easily been picked ...
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Jun 30,2022
Minithumbup
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Jun 30,2022
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Always happy and helpful, even to the point when i lost my keys they stayed open later so I could get a copy from them after work...
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“Really helpful, great communication. Communic......”

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Jun 28,2022
Minithumbup
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Jun 28,2022
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Really helpful, great communication. Communicated with the landlady on my behalf. Check in and check out went smoothly. Great member of staff....
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“Thank you...”

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Jun 28,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Landlord'
Jun 28,2022
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Some errors along the way from early 2021 but I must say George you have been honest with me and very helpful with my questions and emails. I appreciate how busy you are and sometimes my email is not replied on the same day but you ...
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“Harvey Scott are a vital part of our team....”

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Apr 22,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'shorttermrentals.co.uk'
Apr 22,2022
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All in all Harvey Scott look after us well. They manage multiple properties for us & appreciate us as a customer. They fulfil a vital role for us and we work well together as a team. They've experienced a couple of personnel changes which we managed ...
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“Very helpful team...”

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Apr 14,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Nick'
Apr 14,2022
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Thanks to George and the team for going the extra mile in sorting an issue for us. Excellent, professional service....
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“Sold a house in Stockport .impressed!...”

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Jan 28,2022
Minithumbup
By: 'Janis'
Jan 28,2022
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Sold a house in Stockport after being impressed with meeting Harvey Scott representatives. I went with them with full confidence. All staff at both the and Bramhall lane and Bollington offices had great friendly work ethics and took out the stress of selling a house. ...
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“Alison Quinn is an absolute star.We had a ve......”

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Aug 06,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Helen'
Aug 06,2021
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Alison Quinn is an absolute star.We had a very difficult sale and she helped us through the process,giving great advice.I really felt she was looking after you.Would totally recommend Harvey Scott and their lovely staff.Swift response to any questions you ...
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Thankyou for such a lovely review. Its very much appreciative when people take the time to say thankyou. We wish you all the best in your new home. ...

“I agreed to be guarantor for my daughter when......”

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Jun 30,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Paul Tandy'
Jun 30,2021
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I agreed to be guarantor for my daughter when she let her property. From my perspective, the process was quite complex and frustrating demanding considerable validation of my details and income and the use of software I was not familiar with. Amy showed great patience ...
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“I had recently experienced some drainage issu......”

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Jun 29,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Lauren'
Jun 29,2021
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I had recently experienced some drainage issues which progressively got worse and led to my bathroom completely flooding. Mark Norbury has been excellent throughout and very understanding of the issue. I received regular updates via phone call and email to inform me of visits from ...
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Thankyou Lauren for taking the time to write such a nice review Lauren. I'm really please the issue has been resolved for you. We very much appreciate it. ...

“Amy Sherratt at the Bollington office helped ......”

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Apr 08,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Stephen'
Apr 08,2021
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Amy Sherratt at the Bollington office helped me with my house move. She was absolutely superb in all that she did, highly recommended. Amy was very professional and made a stressful situation into a pleasurable one. All queries were dealt with and any slight problem ...
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“Absolutely faultless! From start to finish, t......”

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Mar 29,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Paul'
Mar 29,2021
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Absolutely faultless! From start to finish, the service received from George the Lettings Manger, has been superb. Nothing was too much trouble, he kept in regular contact throughout the whole process and advised me on pretty much everything. His professional and knowledgable attitude is a ...
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“Excellent experience with Harvey Scott from t......”

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Oct 04,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Adrian'
Oct 04,2019
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Excellent experience with Harvey Scott from the very start. Rented a fabulous property via Harvey Scott, so unique and desirable, price was spot on. Was a tenant for just over 3 years and there were, on occasion, issues with equipment (fridge and washer). Within days of ...
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“Very helpful & Friendly, I'm a first time buy......”

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Aug 03,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Dominic'
Aug 03,2019
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Very helpful & Friendly, I'm a first time buyer and they stepped me through the process without over explaining or patronising me...
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“Excellent Service...”

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Apr 29,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Shrigley'
Apr 29,2019
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Excellent service from Helen during the purchase of our property. Communication was outstanding with instant response to queries including evenings and weekends....
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“Found a buyer for my house within 24 hours!...”

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Apr 27,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Shaun'
Apr 27,2019
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Neil managed to find a buyer for my house within 24 hours! Everything was well explained during the initial valuation meeting, he also took care of the viewing making the whole process quick and easy. Helen then stepped in once the sale was agreed, keeping in ...
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Lower fees than other quotes I had which swayed it for me.
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“Highly Recommend...”

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Nov 27,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Bernadette'
Nov 27,2018
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Purchased a property from Harvey Scott and must say, they were extremely helpful and professional. Simon, Neil & Helen were friendly and helpful, everything went smoothly with their dedicated aftersales, Helen was efficient and ensured the sale went through smoothly. Would definitely use them again, to ...
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“A huge thank you!...”

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Oct 30,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Katy'
Oct 30,2018
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We're finally in and very happy! Just want to say how much we appreciated the service we received from all involved in the sale and purchase, both properties managed bu Harvey Scott. We loved the professional but friendly service and the constant support we received. ...
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Very satisfied with the fees too!
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“Thanks to Helen and Neil...”

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Aug 26,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Abby'
Aug 26,2018
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Big thank you to Both Helen and Neil at Harvey Scott for their help and hard work throughout a complicated and long purchase process. Helen was always there to offer support, communicate between parties and push issues through whenever needed with instant responses and constant, ...
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“5 star agency...”

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Aug 24,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Sue'
Aug 24,2018
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Sold in 2 weeks, Dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, hard working, supportive when my seller pulled out at the last minute and went the extra mile...wouldn't use any other agency. Highly recommend....
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“Very efficient and courteous service. Sale conducted very smoothly. Apparently ......”

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Mar 06,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Steve'
Mar 06,2018
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Very efficient and courteous service. Sale conducted very smoothly. Apparently I have to pad this out to 20 words. There....
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No fees due as purchaser.
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“EXCEPTIONAL SERVICEAfter relocating back from Europe to be closer to ......”

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Feb 07,2018
Minithumbup
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Feb 07,2018
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EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE After relocating back from Europe to be closer to our family I can honestly say that Melanie and her team have gone above and beyond with their help and guidance at every step. I had quite a few tricky situations to overcome with ...
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“I have been using Harvey Scott's services for many years ......”

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Dec 18,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Beverley'
Dec 18,2017
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I have been using Harvey Scott's services for many years now. Both selling properties and help renting out property. Always the staff are professional, knowledgeable but most of all work very hard to get the best result for you.Special thanks to Helen Grieve for ...
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“I have rented through Harvey Scott for over 12 years and ......”

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Oct 20,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Alison'
Oct 20,2017
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I have rented through Harvey Scott for over 12 years and during that time the staff have been brilliant. Any problems have been sorted straight away and they are always helpful and ring you back! It has been a pleasure dealing with you over this time. ...
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“Advice was great the price was set correctly and the ......”

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Oct 06,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Adrian'
Oct 06,2017
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Advice was great the price was set correctly and the tenants where found and moved in efficiently. smooth transaction. The sales and publicity was great...
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“I have used Harvey Scott services for many years both ......”

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Jul 24,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Beverley'
Jul 24,2017
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I have used Harvey Scott services for many years both as a landlord and recently to sell my mothers flat. I would highly recommend the team and as others have stated in their reviews the whole team are extremely helpful at dealing with your questions. ...
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Fair and clear from the beginning.
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“The lettings team staff where all excellent throughout my dealings ......”

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Jun 14,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Mark'
Jun 14,2017
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The lettings team staff where all excellent throughout my dealings with the Bollington branch when moving between 2 rented properties... Special mention must go to Helen Fisher who was so helpful, and her communications and knowledge was a major factor in making the transition for me ...
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On my part the fees where discounted at a reasonable level due to my dual property requirements and this helped a lot!
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Vendor Fees

1% Plus VAT
No Tie in Period
No Minimum Marketing Period
14 Day Written Notice Period.

EPC £102.00 Including VAT

Video Tour Included
Premium Listing Included
Accompanied Viewings
Prompt Viewing Feedback

Landlord Fees

Landlord Fees
FULLY MANAGED (FM): 60% of rent (inc VAT)*

*See SETUP FEE below. Ongoing full management fee of 12% (inc VAT) of each month's rent thereafter. Full Management = FM herein.

INCLUDES:

Compile a comprehensive photographic inventory/schedule of condition
Collect and remit the monthly rent received
Pursue non-payment of rent and provide advice on rent arrears actions
Advise all relevant utility providers of changes (landlords should always notify the end of utilities responsibilities on the first let)
Deduct commission and other works
Undertake three house 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)

RENT COLLECTION (RC): 120% of rent (inc VAT)*
*See SETUP FEE below. Ongoing rent collection management fee of 6% (inc VAT) of each month's rent thereafter. Rent Collection = RC herein.

INCLUDES:

Collect and remit the monthly rent received
Deduct commission and other works
Pursue non-payment of rent and provide advice on rent arrears actions
Make any HMRC deduction and provide tenant with the NRL8 (if relevant)

TENANT FIND or LET ONLY (LO): 120% of rent (inc VAT)*
*See SETUP FEE below. Tenant Find = TF herein.

INCLUDES:

Collect and remit initial months’ rent received
Agree collection of any shortfall and payment method.

Provide tenant with method of payment
Deduct any pre-tenancy invoices
Make any HMRC deduction and provide tenant with the NRL8 (if relevant)

Additional non-optional fees and charges (irrespective of level of service)
SETUP FEE as per service level chosen

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
Carry out accompanied viewings (as appropriate)
Market the property and advertise on relevant portals
Erect board outside property in accordance with Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Advise on non-resident tax status and HMRC (if relevant)

INVENTORY FEE (TF & RC Only) Min. £90, max £200 (inc VAT)
Dependent on the number of bedrooms and/or size of the property and outbuildings.

DEPOSIT REGISTRATION FEE: (FM Only) £60 (inc VAT)
Register landlord and tenant details and protect the security deposit with a Government-authorised Scheme
Provide the tenant(s) with the Deposit Certificate and Prescribed Information within 30 days of start of tenancy

RENEWAL FEE: £120 (inc VAT)

Contract negotiation, amending and updating terms and arranging a further tenancy and agreement
Dealing with any deposit protection regulations and the service of regulatory documents

CHECKOUT FEE (FM only): Included in the management fee

Agree with tenant check out date and time appointment
Instruct inventory provider to attend
Negotiate with landlord and tenant any disbursement of the security deposit
Return deposit as agreed with landlord and tenant to relevant parties
Remit any disputed amount to Scheme for final adjudication
Unprotect security deposit
Instruct contractors; obtain quotes; organise repairs /replacement/cost of any broken or missing items

COURT FEES: Payable to HM Courts and Tribunal Service and/or chosen representative solicitor

LOYALTY COMMISSIONS: From time to time Harvey Scott may receive a small commission for recommending a service or supplier to Landlords and Tenants

Fees negotiable dependent on circumstances.

Tenant Fees

Relevant letting fees and tenant protection information (Housing Act Tenancies Only). As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments;

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Harvey Scott ‘the Agent’);
Holding Deposit: Equivalent to 1 week’s rent
Deposit: Equivalent to 5 weeks’ rent

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent);
Payment of £50 if you want to change the tenancy agreement
Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above base rate
Payment for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices
Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy

During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable;
Utilities – gas, electricity, water
Communications – telephone and broadband
Installation of cable/satellite
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Television licence
Council Tax

Other permitted payments;
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

In addition to the application fee below Non-Housing Act Tenancies will incur different scale of fees which are available on request;
Company and Non-Housing Act Tenancies Application Fee = £499

Tenant Protection
Client Money Protection is provided by Propertymark. Redress Service is provided by The Property Ombudsman. You can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.

Client Money Protection by Propertymark – www.propertymark.co.uk
Property Redress by The Property Ombudsman - www.tpos.co.uk
Last updated at 02/07/2021, 12:30 PM by James Sherratt
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