Landlord fees-Wards of Kent-Arun Estates

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Transparent and upfront fees to help you move forwards with confidence

With over 100 years of experience, we know that transparency and trust is key to building long-standing relationships and that's why we believe it's important to share our residential lettings fees in one, easy-to-read place.

We offer our tenant introduction service as a standard to all of our customers. Our Tenant Introduction service includes: 

  • Establishing your market rent
  • Advising on current market conditions
  • Provide guidance on compliance with statutory provisions and letting consents
  • Erect board outside property in accordance with Town and Country Planning regulations 2012
  • Discuss non-resident tax status and HMRC (if relevant)
  • Prepare property brochure, market the property and advertise on relevant portals
  • Carry out accompanied viewings
  • Arrange an open house event (sole agency only)
  • Negotiate offers
  • Prepare and submit tenancy agreement
  • Arrange method of payment with tenant
  • Receive and remit the first month’s rent
  • Deduct commission and any pre-tenancy invoices
  • Make any necessary HMRC deduction

Introduction fees per tenancy 3 weeks’ rent + VAT, subject to a minimum fee of £600 (exc. VAT) (£720 inc. VAT)

Room Let: £180 (inc. vat) per room

Studio apartment: £180 (inc. vat)

One bedroom: £240 (inc. vat)

Two bedrooms: £270 (inc. vat)

Three bedrooms: £300 (inc. vat)

Four+ bedrooms: £360 (inc. vat)

Furnished properties (as per above): +£24 (inc. vat)


Hold & register deposit with T.D.S: £60 (inc. vat)

Safe & Legal checks: £150 (inc. vat)

Tenancy renewal: £120 (inc. vat)

Repeat Right To Rent checks: £30 (inc. vat)

Issue of Section 21 notice: £60 (inc. vat)

Tenant Evict Legal cover: £120 (inc. vat)

Cutting Of Keys: Invoice + £24 (inc. vat)

Withdrawal Fee: £300 (inc. VAT)

Submission to TDS: £90 (inc. VAT)

In addition to our Tenant Introduction Only service, we will:

  • Collect & remit rent
  • Prepare regular statements
  • Operate rent arrears procedures should rent not be received
  • Provide advice on rent arrears action
  • Contact landlord & tenant prior to the end of the tenancy to discuss renewal or termination
  • Give advice on current rental market conditions
  • Arrange check-out & provide check-out report at the end of tenancy

9.6% (inc. VAT)

In addition to everything included in our Tenant Introduction Only and Part-managed services, we will:

  • Arrange repairs & instruct approved contractors
  • Approve contractor invoices
  • Provide a property management 24-hour emergency service
  • Provide online maintenance reporting facility & fault-finding system
  • Investigate other tenancy related matters
  • Arrange routine visits to the property
  • Negotiate with landlord & tenant any disbursement from the deposit

14.4% (inc. VAT)

In addition to everything included in our Tenant Introduction Only, Part-managed and Fully-managed services, we will:

  • Additional annual property inspection
  • Protection from day one of rent arrears
  • Nil excess cover
  • 100% of rent protected for up to 15 months (or until vacant possession)
  • 75% of rent paid after vacant possession obtained for up to 3 months
  • £100,000 of legal costs covered

Introductory Price!

13.2% (inc. VAT)

Set-up fees (non-optional):

  • Finding a tenant, Inventory & schedule of condition, Professional photography & floorplan, Check-out, Inspection & report, Tenancy agreement
    Room Let: £240 (inc. VAT)
  • Studio: £420 (inc. VAT)
  • One Bedroom: £510 (inc. VAT)
  • Two Bedroom: £570 (inc. VAT)
  • Three Bedroom: £630 (inc. VAT)
  • Four+ Bedroom: £690 (inc. VAT)
  • Furnished properties (as per above): +£24 (inc. vat)

Additional (optional) Services and fees:

  • Rent Protect Pro: 3.6% (inc. VAT) of monthly rental
  • Safe & Legal Checks: Smoke and CO alarm testing with synthesised smoke and CO, legionella risk assessment report, HHSRS-style inspection and pre-tenancy check: £150 (inc. VAT)
  • Tenant Evict legal cover: £150 (inc. VAT)
  • Additional property visits: £90 (inc. VAT)
  • Cutting of keys: Invoice + £24 (inc. VAT)
  • Renewal Fee: £120 (inc. VAT)
  • Extension to periodic tenancy: £36 (inc. VAT)
  • Submit case to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme: £90 (inc. VAT)
  • Withdrawal fee if landlord withdraws (prospective tenancy): £300 (inc. VAT)
  • Court attendance: £60 (inc. VAT) per hour
  • Annual tax summary: £60 (inc. VAT)
  • Instructing another agent during sole agency: £360 (inc. VAT)
  • Repeat Right to Rent checks: £30 (inc. VAT)
  • Termination Fee: Equal to payment of all management fees to the end of the tenancy, subject to a minimum term of 3 months + £360 (inc. VAT)

We are proud to be a part of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.

CMP is a scheme that reimburses landlords and tenants should a letting agent misappropriate their rent, deposit, or other client funds. It has long been a requirement for ARLA Propertymark members to have CMP and has been a legal requirement for all letting agents since 1 April 2019. Find out more on the Propertymark website

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