All fees quoted are inclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Letting Only - Equal to one months rent inclusive of VAT (subject to a minimum of £750)
Our Let Only Service is as detailed below. This service is only suitable should you wish to deal with the day to day running of your property yourself and are happy to meet al of your obligations as a landlord.
We will provide advice as to the possible rental income achievable and answer any questions you may have about the renting process.
We will prepare property details and advertise your property across the internet (Rightmove, Zoopla & Onthemarket.com), our own popular website and from high street office window. We will also erect a distinctive “To Let” board.
Any additional advertising is at the request and expense of the landlord.
We endeavour to meet all prospective tenants to ascertain their suitability and of course, accompany all viewings of vacant properties.
Having found potentially suitable tenants we will obtain references from all applicable sources. These may include:
- Employers Reference
- Landlord’s Reference
- Accountants Reference (if self employed)
- Credit check covering addresses over the last 5 years
Draw up the required Tenancy Agreement.
Collect the first months rent in advance together with the security deposit, which is held against any repairs, replacements, dilapidations or unpaid rent at the end of the tenancy.
Notify the relevant utility providers and local authority for council tax purposes at each change of occupant and provide meter readings where appropriate.
The tenancy deposit will be held by the DPS (Deposit Protection Service).
Inventory and check out reports are available subject to fees as listed below.
Rent Collection - 8% (9.6% incl. vat) of Monthly rent deducted monthly from the rent received Rent guarantee not included
Our Premium Rent Collection service offers landlords all the benefits of the let only service together with the convenience of Gould and Harrison collecting the monthly rent on your behalf. We will:
- Set up a standing order from the tenants’ bank account into our Client bank account.
- Issue monthly statement’s showing exactly how much has been credited into your account.
- Transfer the monies due each month by online banking direct into your own bank account.
- Pursue any arrears of rental payments on your behalf if and when necessary
Full Management Service – 10% (12%incl vat) of monthly rental figure deducted monthly from the rent received Rent guarantee not included
Our Full Management service offers Landlords all the benefits of the Let only service and Premium Rent Collection as well as peace of mind that your property is being looked after on a regular basis.
Should there be any general maintenance required at the property or problems with the property needing urgent attention, we will arrange to obtain estimates monitor repairs and ensure they are dealt with as quickly and professionally as possible. The payment of any accounts in respect of works carried out is subject to the landlord’s account being in credit.
We will carry out routine visits of your property and advise you accordingly of our findings.This inspection is purely to check on the general condition of the property and ensure the tenancy is being conducted in a correct manner. Obvious defects would be noted but if any further or more detailed inspections be required by us or any other qualified body, it would be by special arrangement and subject to an additional fee. We will also conduct a full and concise checkout at the end of the tenancy to ensure that the property is clean and in a good state of repair for the next tenant.
The deposit will be registered with the DPS (Deposit Protection Service).
Full Management Service – 12% (14.%) of monthly rental figure deducted monthly from the rent received plus Rent guarantee included
In addition to the Fully Managed service, the rental guarantee will cover shortfalls and non-payment of rent should your tenant encounter difficulties in paying, subject to terms and conditions. Serving of required documentation, preparation of court paperwork and attendance are also included.
Set up fees managed service levels:
Tenancy Agreement £250
Referencing £50 per tenant/guarantor
Check In £50
Inventory Subject to a minimum fee of £180 and a maximum of £250
Check Out Report Subject to a minimum fee of £180 and a maximum of £250
Return of tenancy deposit and handling of any dispute (where we have not conducted the check-out) £120
Additional property visits at Landlords request as well as empty care visits £120
Client Money Protection
We are a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (“RICS”) and subscribe to the RICS Clients’ Money Protection Scheme, membership number 1124335.
We are members of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
Redress Scheme
We are members of the Property Ombudsman redress Scheme (TPO).