Our Fees

TENANT FEES SCHEDULE

NEW ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCIES
(ASTs) SIGNED ON OR AFTER 1 JUNE 2019

Holding Deposit
(per tenancy)

One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Rightto-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security Deposit
(per tenancy. Rent
under £50,000 per year)

Five weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy

Security Deposit
(per tenancy. Rent of
£50,000 or over per year)

Six weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid Rent

Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other
Security Device(s)

Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract
(Tenant’s Request)

£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer
(Tenant’s Request)

£50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination
(Tenant’s Request)

Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

LANDLORD FEES AND SERVICES

Full Management Fee

Charges 12% plus VAT (14.4% inc VAT) of the rent collected
Let Only Fee (includes admin cost for finding tenant) – £700.00 inclusive of VAT

Admin costs
(for finding tenant)

Charges £360.00 (Inc. VAT). To include;

  • Rental valuation and property advice
  • Photography and advertising including our own website; markjonesletting.com PLUS  zoopla.co.uk and onthemarket.co.uk, “To Let” board where appropriate and our prominent Coventry Street office window display
  • Carrying out accompanied viewings where appropriate
  • Credit and reference checking prospective tenants
  • Right to Rent tenant checks
  • Preparation of tenancy agreements and taking up and registration of deposits with “Tenancy Deposit Scheme”
  • Preparation of all legal documents required to be presented to tenant at commencement of tenancy

FULL MANAGEMENT ONLY

  • Rent collection and monthly statement. As members of Propertymark we are required to be part of their Client Money Protection Scheme for your peach of mind and protection
  • Inventory and condition report preparation including photographs. On vacating we will inspect the property and inventory and if required retain any deposit for any dilapidation claims (subject to fair wear and tear) provided there is agreement with the vacating tenant
  • Undertake two inspections in the first six months of a tenancy, followed by one inspection every six months thereafter
  • Organising of general maintenance, obtaining estimates (max. two)

Other services not included within our full management service are available at an additional charge
(all inclusive of VAT)

  • Duplication and testing of additional keys    £30.00 plus costs
  • Immigration Checking     £50.00 plus costs
  • Renewing or redrafting of Tenancy Agreements     £180.00
  • Negotiating and implementation of rent increases     £30.00
  • Additional property visits/inspections     £60.00
  • Preparing Unfurnished Inventory/Schedule of Condition:     £150.00 (inc. in full management)
  • Preparing Furnished Inventory/Schedule of Condition:     £180.00 (inc. in full management)
  • End of tenancy inventory check     £60.00 (inc. in full management)
  • Transfer of tenant deposit (if held) to Landlord     £30.00
  • Dealing with deposit resolution service if there is a dispute     £120.00
  • Dealing with insurance claims     £120.00
  • Issuing notice of seeking possession (section 21)     £120.00
  • Issuing of notice seeking possession (section 8)     £150.00
  • Agency court attendance     £240.00 per day
  • Agency termination notice (minimum 2 months notice)     £210.00 per property
  • Duplicate monthly statement     £10.00 per statement
  • Annual Tax Statement of income expenditure     £30.00
  • Transfer of monies to a non-UK bank account     £30.00
  • Obtaining more than two contactor quotes – (per quote)     £120.00
  • Management of redecoration/refurbishment/clearing/cleaning      £12% of net total invoice
  • Management of repairs where net cost exceeds £750 plus VAT      £12% of net total invoice
  • Maintenance Repair Limit UK Landlords     £100.00
  • Maintenance Repair Limit Overseas Landlords     £200.00
  • Arranging gas/electrical safety checks      £00 plus costs
  • Energy Performance Certificate     £90.00
  • Redirection of mail      £30.00 plus cost

 

Any additional services can be requested at an agreed fee rat

Fees may be subject to changes

Please ask a member of staff if you have any questions about our fees.