Our aim is to provide our customers with peace of mind for property sales and lettings in Reading and West Berkshire. Please give us a call if there is anything we can do to help.
Northwood was founded in 1995 and we now have over 80 branches across the UK. The Reading office is owned and operated by a local director, Brian "Mitch" Mitchison, who has an in-depth knowledge of the local property market and who is passionate about helping customers find the product or service that is right for them.
Whether you are looking to sell or let your property, or can't quite decide, we will have a scheme to suit. As well as offering traditional lettings and sales services, we also offer our unique Guaranteed Rental Income Scheme. This provides a low-risk, hassle-free, guaranteed income 52 weeks of the year, even if the property is empty.
We are one of the premier Reading Letting Agents and provide lettings and Estate Agency services in Reading and West Berkshire. Wherever your property is located, we can provide a no-obligation market appraisal. We offer a friendly, professional service and aim to build a trusting relationship so you can have confidence in our ability to look after you and your property.
We know that letting or selling your property can be a stressful experience, so give us a call and we will help make it as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 95% | 100% | £225,000 | £1,050,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 97% | £440 | £1,500 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 20 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Areas covered
- RG1
- Reading
- RG2
- Tilehurst
- RG4
- Calcot
- RG6
- RG7
- RG8
- RG14
- RG17
- RG30
- RG31
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Landlord Fees
Full Management Service
14.4% (inc. VAT), On Completion (Fees are negotiable)We charge a monthly commission for the ongoing management of your property
Last updated on 18/12/2020, 3:45 PM by James UnderwoodPending
3% (inc. VAT), On Completion (Fees are negotiable) Last updated on 18/12/2020, 4:52 PM by James UnderwoodPending
0% (inc. VAT), On Completion (Fees are negotiable)No Fees, No Commissions. Get in touch to see whether your property qualifies.
Last updated on 18/12/2020, 4:54 PM by James UnderwoodTenant Find Only
60% (inc. VAT), On Completion (Fees are negotiable)If you simply want us to find a tenant for your property, we will charge you a one-off fee. This fee covers all the cost of advertising, finding a tenant, undertaking references and drawing up agreements etc.
We will charge you a separate fee for drawing up the inventory. This will depend on the size of the property.
A fee for protecting the tenant’s deposit may be charged separately to cover our costs.
Vendor Fees
Overall Fees
1.2% (inc. VAT), On Completion (Fees are negotiable)We offer a fully comprehensive sales service and pride ourselves on a high quality level of customer service. Therefore, we see a huge value in our service. Our fees are not the cheapest but you certainly get what you pay for.
Last updated on 18/12/2020, 3:27 PM by Paul SurteesTenant Fees
Holding Deposit (per tenancy)
Maximum of 1 weeks rent (per tenancy)
This fee is non-refundable should you decide not to progress your application/sign your tenancy agreement within 15 Calendar days (unless otherwise mutually agreed) or if you have given false/misleading information on the application form or any applicant fails a Right to Rent check.
It will be returned to you in the event the landlord is unable to proceed
Tenancy Deposit
For English Properties:
Payment of interest for the late payment of rent 3% above Bank of England base rate.
Change of Sharer
£50 (inc. VAT), On Completionper replacement tenancy or any reasonable costs incurred if higher:
To cover the costs associated with amending the tenancy agreement to reflect the change.
Pending
£50 (inc. VAT), On CompletionTo cover agents costs in contacting landlord, taking landlord instructions & preparations of new contracts (if required) & system adjustments.
Last updated on 18/12/2020, 3:34 PM by Sarah DobsonEarly Termination
If authorisation is given allowing you to vacate the premises before the expiration of any tenancy agreement, you may be liable for the following:
i) Rent up to the date on which the premises are re-let or the expiration of the tenancy agreement, whichever is the sooner
ii) Council tax, water rates, gas and electricity charges along with any other bills which are your responsibility under the tenancy agreement up to the date the premises are re-let, or the expiration of the tenancy agreement, whichever is the sooner
iii) There will be a charge, if appropriate, for the landlord’s costs for re letting the property.
iv) These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding
Permitted Payments
Any other permitted payments not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.
Please note: Should you report a maintenance issue with the property and a contractor is called out and their investigations find that the fault has been caused by the tenant/s or an associate of the tenant/s, or alternatively no fault exists, any cost for this call out will be the responsibility of the tenant/s. Northwood reserve the right to deduct any unpaid monies from the deposit.
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9.6% (inc. VAT), On CompletionWe charge a monthly commission for the ongoing collection of the rent for your property.
Last updated on 18/12/2020, 3:44 PM by James UnderwoodKindly 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.
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