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Upon Application:
Holding Deposit - £100 (reduced to £80 if the monthly rent is £435 or less)
- The Holding Deposit can become part of the main tenancy deposit on the commencement of the tenancy.
At The Start of Your Tenancy:
- The Rent - as agreed
- Tenancy Deposit - equal to no more than 5 weeks rent.
During / At The End Of Your Tenancy:
- Replacement of a lost key/security device - equal to the cost of the replacement device (an invoice will be provided). You should expect to pay approximately between £3-£10 for a standard replacement key
- Tenancy change fee - £50 - charged where you request to make changes to the tenancy agreement (e.g. a change of tenant or permission to keep pets at the property)
- Early termination fee - £195 - charged where you request to terminate the tenancy early & the landlord agrees to a new tenant being found. The fee is equal to the landlord’s financial loss of re-advertising & starting a new tenancy. You will also be expected to continue to pay the rent until a new tenancy commences. You will pay no more than you would be expected to pay in the terms of the original tenancy agreement
- Council tax, utility & communications services - you will be responsible for paying bills in accordance with the tenancy agreement.
Non-Housing Act Tenancies:
- Tenancy documentation fee - £195 - payable where the tenancy is not an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (most likely to be a company let). This fee covers tenancy documentation preparation & inventory preparation where applicable.
All fees are inclusive of VAT.
Client Money Protection provided by: safeagent Client Money Protection Scheme (click here to view certificate).
Independent Redress provided by: The Property Ombudsman.