We are as committed to providing a great service to tenants as we are to our landlords. If you are looking for a property to rent then get in touch with our Lettings team who will make the entire process as smooth and straightforward as possible – from searching for your perfect home to agreeing rental terms and assisting with your move through to a successful and hassle-free check-in
Landlord and tenant rights need to be protected and so before renting with us you’ll have to go through a series of checks, referencing and then sign the necessary Tenancy Agreement.
An AST is the most common type of tenancy if you rent from a private landlord or letting agent. The key points of an AST are:
The main NHA tenancies are:
Housing Act Tenancies (AST)
The fees applicable for Housing Act Tenancies (AST) are set out below. All our fees and charges are shown inclusive of VAT.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Holding deposit | Equivalent of one weeks rent, which will be put towards your first rent due on completion of the tenancy. |
| Traditional deposit for an annual rent of less than £50,000 | Equivalent to five weeks’ rent |
| Traditional deposit for an annual rent of £50,000 or more | Equivalent to six weeks’ rent |
| Change of sharer | Up to £60 for one new reference and providing a new tenancy agreement, or for any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £60. |
| Early termination – at landlord’s discretion | All costs, fees and charges incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent’s existing fees. |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax | Payable on tenancies where the rent (for the whole time a tenant stays in the property) exceeds £125,000. |
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Late, unpaid, returned rent payments | 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily. |
| Lost keys | Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items which have been lost, damaged or broken. |
These charges are in line with Government regulations. If you have any queries your local lettings team will be able to help you.
Non-Housing Act Tenancies (NHA)
The fees applicable for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (NHA) are set out below. All our fees and charges are shown inclusive of VAT.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Pre-Tenancy Application Charge (PTAC) | Equivalent of one weeks rent, which will be put towards your first rent due on completion of the tenancy. |
| Tenancy paperwork | £150 per tenancy for contract negotiation and arranging the tenancy |
| Deed of guarantee | £120 per deed |
| Company reference checks | £120 per reference |
| Deposit | Usually equivalent to six weeks rent or eight weeks if a pet is at the property. |
| Late/unpaid/returned rent payments | 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily. |
| Change of sharer | Up to £60 for a new reference and providing a new tenancy agreement, or for any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £60. |
| Renewal negotiation | £180 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required, there is a charge of £60 per reference. |
| Early termination – at landlord’s discretion | All costs, fees and charges incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent’s existing fees. |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax | This tax is payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000 |
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