LETTING WITHOUT A MANAGING AGENT COULD COST YOU £1000’s…

on such an important asset why risk it?

WHAT IF WE COULD MINIMISE YOUR RISK? SEE WHAT OUR FULL MANAGEMENT SERVICE CAN DO

  • No obligation Rental Assessment advising on services and responsibilities
  • New First class offices in prime locations in Stafford and Uttoxeter
  • Supported technology and infrastructure interconnecting both branches
  • Experienced and qualified staff
  • 3D online Tour allowing virtual viewings of your property
  • Marketing photos, brochure, window cards and online advertising
  • Eye catching ‘To Let’ boards
  • We will qualify suitable tenants for you and your property needs, arrange and attend viewings at the property
  • Take holding fees and complete tenant references on applicants* (includes Right to Rent, Credit check, financial & Landlord)
  • Negotiate on need for Guarantors and undertake suitability checks and paperwork (if required)
  • Prepare comprehensive Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement
  • Arrange all statutory supporting paperwork
  • Assess your property for legal compliance and ensure decent home standards
  • Assist in arrangements with safety checks as required
  • Collect and protect the deposit with DPS Custodial
  • Collect rent monthly, arranging settlement of expenditure
  • Provide statements each month by email
  • Provide annual tax summary statements (upon request)
  • Chase rent arrears with tenant [and Guarantor if required]
  • Offer advice on rent and Legal protection*
  • Complete a comprehensive photographic Inventory & Schedule of Condition prior to tenancy*
  • Take meter readings and inform the utilities of changes in Tenancy
  • Inspect property twice per annum (or if required provide services for more visits*)
  • Provide (tenant permitting) photos and report on maintenance recommendations
  • Online access to sophisticated maintenance management software linking contractors, landlord and tenant to us. Maintenance register for out of hours
  • Check out management and claims and arrange statutory declaration*
  • Prepare evidence for deposit claim following dispute*
  • Supporting and managing landlords legal compliance obligations with changes in law as new bills pass through parliament
  • Investor advice and assistance in purchasing investments*
  • Refurbishment project management*
* Additional charges apply

 

OUR FEES AND CHARGES

FULL MANAGEMENT

Rent Collection

Let Only

COMMISSION10% + vat [12% inc vat] 8% + vat [9.6 inc vat]
MARKETING AND SET UP FEE£300 + vat [£360 inc vat]£350 + vat [£420 inc vat]£350 + vat [£420 inc vat]
TENANCY DOCUMENTS£150 + vat [£180 inc vat]£150 + vat [£180 inc vat]£150 + vat [£180 inc vat]
ADDENDUM£41.67 + vat [£50 inc vat]£41.67 + vat [£50 inc vat]£41.67 + vat [£50 inc vat]
GUARANTOR AGREEMENT£75 + vat [£90 inc vat]£75 + vat [£90 inc vat]£75 + vat [£90 inc vat]
CORE+ VOUCH REFERENCES£45 + vat per person [£54 inc vat]£45 + vat per person [£54 inc vat]£45 + vat per person [£54 inc vat]
CASH DEPOSIT REGISTRATION£12.50 + vat [£15 inc vat]£12.50 + vat [£15 inc vat]£12.50 + vat [£15 inc vat]
INVENTORY / CHECK OUT REPORTS [1 – 3 Beds]£100 + vat [£120 inc vat]£150 + vat [£180 inc vat]£150 + vat [£180 inc vat]
INVENTORY / CHECK OUT REPORTS [4 Bed +]£135 + vat [£162 inc vat]£150 + vat [£180 inc vat]£150 + vat [£180 inc vat]
PROPERTY INSPECTIONS2 Included per annum£60 + vat [£72 inc vat]£60 + vat [£72 inc vat]
SUPPLY & FIT SMOKE/CO ALARM£50 + vat [£60 inc vat]£85 + vat [£102 inc vat]£85 + vat [£102 inc vat]
SECTION 13 Notice of rent increase£35 + vat [£42 inc vat]£55 + vat [£66 inc vat] £55 + vat [£66 inc vat]
NOTICE OF POSSESSION£75 + vat [£90 inc vat] £75 + vat [£90 inc vat] £75 + vat [£90 inc vat]
COURT ATTENDANCEFrom £150 + vat [£180 inc vat]From £150 + vat [£180 inc vat]From £150 + vat [£180 inc vat]
DEPOSIT DISPUTE ADMINISTRATION£75 + vat [£90 inc vat]£75 + vat [£90 inc vat]£75 + vat [£90 inc vat]
LEGAL STAT DEC£35 + vat [£42 inc vat] £35 + vat [£42 inc vat] £35 + vat [£42 inc vat]
LANDLORDS END OF YEAR STATEMENT£25 + vat [£30 inc vat]£25 + vat [£30 inc vat]£25 + vat [£30 inc vat]

 

We may also receive a commission from contractors, insurance companies, referencing companies and utility providers for referring landlords this varies depending on the product or service recommended.

* only applies to deposits in Little Mansions account

As a landlord, why use a safeagent accredited firm?

We at Little Mansions are accredited by safeagent which provides all out Landlords with peace of mind knowing that we meet Safe Agents strict criteria for accreditation. 
Safeagent criteria means we must adhere to the following requirements:
  • We must have in place adequete Professional Indemnity Insurance which will protect our Landlords should we make a mistake that needs to be compensated for.
  • We must have a ring fenced client account for handling monies and this client account is kept in an FCA authorised bank.
  • We are a member of a Client Money Protection SchemeWe commit to offer services to landlords and tenants which meet Safeagent Service Standards
  • We have a written Customer Complaints Procedure which offers independent redress should any complaint from a landlord or tenant not be resolved in-house.

 

View our certificate here!