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Additional Services and Associated Fees:

Main fees Including VAT
Let and fully managed 16.8%
Rent collection 12%
Minimum fee letting fee £1,680
Short term let fee management & let 16.8%
HMO Management 12%
Let and managed fee during renewal period 10%
Property sourcing (please see the separate terms and pricing structure) 1.8%
Renewal fee Long 1st year (non-managed properties) 6%
Tenancy renewal administration fee £180
Facilitating the sale of your property: 50% to be paid on completion £2520
Representing the landlord
Should you wish us to wait in for a contractor for warranty purposes or British Gas for example, we charge:

This is during the hours of 9am to 4.30pm. We can be flexibility on the time, where possible and there would be an additional charge depending on the circumstance.		 £180 per 4 hours or £360 per full 8-hour day.
Representing a landlord at planning or residents’ association committees, which have been pre agreed.

This is during the hours of 9am to 4.30pm. We can be flexibility on the time, where possible and there would be an additional charge depending on the circumstance.		 £180 per 4 hours or £360 per full 8-hour day.
Block management services: should a landlord require the property manager to be present or to give access to a block management company, the additional inspection charges may apply.

This is during the hours of 9am to 4.30pm. We can be flexibility on the time, where possible and there would be an additional charge depending on the circumstance.		 £90 per 4 hours or £144 per full 8-hour day.
Managing a refurbishment of a property above £2000 to include regular visits, snagging and signing off works. This is for cosmetic work only. 6% of works
Snagging new build properties, starting from Included
Snagging revisit, starting from Included
Valuations: We can research the market and shortlist three agents to value your property, attend the property and show the agents and then forward the valuation reports to you. This tends to take a day of our time to complete the research, organize, attend and follow up. £180
Midterm inspections:
Full compliance inspections: These inspection visits will take place yearly and is now subject to for rigorous compliance checks, in accordance to Health and safety standards for rented homes (HHSRS), by a professional or property manager that has been fully trained in this area. This has trebled our time on each inspection visit. If these checks are not done, this can leave the landlord exposed to charges of negligence, compensation to the tenant and fines. If these checks are not carried out the managing agent will be liable too. Please read the HHSRS report attached to understand the guidance of the compliance checks in more detail.

The 1st inspection will be a full compliance and condition inspection.

Main areas we will check, for the full compliance and condition inspection:

  1. Overall condition of the property
  2. Legionella assessment and report
  3. If a carbon monoxide alarm is required (solid fuel burners only in England and Wales)
  4. Excess cold
  5. Excess heat
  6. Fire hazards
  7. Lead (from old paint) – tested on pre- 1930’s buildings
  8. Domestic hygiene, pests, and refuse (by providing access and breeding places for pests, which are a source of infections)
  9. A badly maintained ceiling
  10. Trip hazards
  11. A door that does not fit properly
  12. Working and tested smoke detector (on each floor)
  13. Blind cords in accordance with current legislation
  14. Loose wiring
  15. Damp/condensation


The 2nd will be a condition check only, which will be included in your management fee.

Main areas we will check, for condition inspection only:

  1. Overall condition of the property
  2. Working smoke alarms
  3. Working carbon oxide alarm (where necessary)
  4. Gas safety certificate is in place and current with no issues.
  5. Potential maintenance


We will alert any potential hazards, which the tenant may be contributing to, need to know to make improvements to their living arrangements.

£72 compliance visit per year



£96 compliance visit per year to include a legionella assessment and report (recommended every 2 years if there is a water tank or air-conditioning). We can let you know after the initial inspection if any further assessments are necessary.



Included
Additional property inspection (condition only) at landlord’s request £60 per visit/inspection.
Tenancy Changeover – based on 1 x reference and 1 x contract £162
Initial property inspection Included
Maintenance
Project managing cosmetic works to a property 6%
Any maintenance carried out in which we do not need to inspect (we can request pictures to be sent to the landlord included) Included
Legal Fees
Notary charges (if required) for any deposit disputes £18
Serving Section 8 and Section 21 notices through a legal body to meet with ever changing and strict compliance £79
Keys
Security keys – to get these cut at a specific locations For example Banham, as we have to attend in person and can take half a day £54 plus the cost of the key
Charging for keys to be returned to landlord Recorded Delivery At cost.
Regular keys At cost.
Licensing properties
Property inspections and visits with or without the council representative £90 per visit to the property
Completing a selective license £180
Completing a Addition/Mandatory HMO license £360
A project management fee will apply to works to bring the property up to a compliant standard 6%
Financial
Tax return information pack sent to Landlord Included
For any additional works ie two packs in one year Resending packs that have already been emailed £90
£30
Sending packs to additional third parties after we have sent the initial pack £30
Sending the tax information pack by post £48
Please be advised that due to the fee ban, the following charges will come into effect after 1st June 2019, should you wish us to proceed.
Tenancy

Tenancy Pack includes:

  1. 1.Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement – annually updated for compliance
  2. TDS Terms & Conditions
  3. TDS Prescribed Information
  4. Compliance Certificates
  5. How to Rent in England Guide
  6. Out of Hours guide for the tenant – identifying what is an emergency and who to call when the office is closed
  7. Property Information sheet – a practical approach to identifying the tenant and landlord responsibilities and expectations, providing information about the property, locations of important items such as shut off valves and items unique to the property.
  8. Check in notes to assert boundaries, list expectations and double check details of the tenancy to protect the landlord’s interests
  9. Inventory and check in cost sheet
  10. Required Checklist for Tenants to sign, acknowledging receipt of items. This is essential to have when serving notice
  11. Tenant invoice – listing all transactions so there is no issues at the end of the tenancy

Not serving this paperwork correctly to the tenant, can prevent the landlord’s right and ability to serve notice or evict their tenants. This list may be updated from time to time to ensure it is compliant.

 £84 per contract
Reference per person – in depth including Right to Rent Checks
Credit check
Last known addresses
Adverse credit history check
Employment reference
Landlord or referee reference
HMRC Accounting for self employed
Savings and pensions check
ID Checks Visa Check		 £78 per person
Reference per person – Right to Rent Checks for tenants paying rent upfront
Last known addresses
Savings and pensions check
ID Checks
Visa Check		 £48 per person
Right to Rent Checks only, which is legally required £30 per person
Safety certificates
Safety Certificate packages are available and has prices have or are on the increase, we have started to bulk buy and negotiate deals with contractors at a discounted rate. This may vary on property locations outside London Please see price list
EPC £108
Gas Safety Certificate £108
Legionella assessment and report £94.8
PAT Tests £108
Check in/Check out based on 2 bed apartments £120 per report
EICR based on 2 bed apartments £214

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