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 |
LETTING FEE | £395 + vat [£474] | £450 + vat [£540] | £450 + vat [£540] |
| COMMISSION | 10% + vat [12% inc vat][min monthly fee£50 + vat] | 8% + vat [9.6% inc vat] | N/A |
| Marketing photos and online | Included | Included | Included |
| Property Inspections | 2 per annum included | £85 + vat [£102] | £85 + vat [£102] |
| Empty Property checks | £25 + vat [£30] | £25 + vat [£30] | £25 + vat [£30] |
| Notice for possession [Does not include court proceedings] | £75 + vat [£90] | £100 + vat [£120] | £100 + vat [£120] |
| Court attendance [preparation statements charged at hourly rate of £25ph] | £200 + vat [£240] | N/A | N/A |
| Notice of Rent increase | £25 + vat [£30] | £45 + vat [£54] | £45 + vat [£54] |
| Tenancy Agreement including supporting document administration | £150 + vat [£180] | £150 + vat [£180] | £200 + vat [£240] |
| Tenant reference (inc. credit check, employment, landlord) | £45 + vat pp [£54] | £45 + vat pp [£54] | £45 + vat pp [£54] |
| Guarantors reference and agreement | £75 + vat [£90] | £95 + vat [£114] | £95 + vat [£114] |
| Supply and fit smoke alarm or CO monitor | £30 + vat [£36] per unit | £30 + vat [£36] per unit | £30 + vat [£36] per unit |
| Inventory or Checkout – Up to 2 bedrooms | £85 + vat [£102] per | £100 + vat [£120] per | £100 + vat [£120] per |
| Inventory or Checkout – 3 bedrooms | £100 + vat [£120] per | £125 + vat [£150] per | £125 + vat [£150] per |
| Inventory or Checkout – 4 bedrooms | £125 + vat [£150] per | £150 + vat [£180] per | £150 + vat [£180] per |
| For 5 bed/Furnished properties | £10 + vat per room [£12] | £10 + vat per room [£12] | £10 + vat per room [£12] |
| Arranging statutory declaration | £50 + vat [£60] | £50 + vat [£60] | £50 + vat [£60] |
| Abandonment Notice of repossession | £75 + vat [£90] | £100 + vat [£120] | £100 + vat [£120] |
| Processing and arranging defence for deposit in dispute | £60 + vat [£72] | £60 + vat [£72] | £60 + vat [£72] |
| Termination of Agency Agreement mid Tenancy | £500 inc vat | £500 inc vat | N/A |
| Landlord end of year statement for tax | £25 + vat [£30] | £25 + vat [£30] | N/A |
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 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.