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Cauldwell Property Services is a member of Propertymark and covered by the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. Cauldwell is also a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman.

Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ast’s)

Permitted payments and tenant protection information

As well as paying the rent, you will also be required to make the following permitted payments.

Permitted payments for properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments:

• Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);


• Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above);


• Payments to change a tenancy agreement, £60 inc vat


• Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs); £540 inc vat


• Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV license;


• Council tax (payable to the billing authority);


• Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate);


• Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;


• Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and


• Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time.

Full details of our reservation procedure can be found on our website

reviewing our AST (Tenancy Agreement):
A sample of our tenancy can be reviewed on our website here:

Redress & client money protection insurance:
Our redress scheme:
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our client money protection scheme:
In line with Government regulation

Tenancy Information

Client money protection (cmp) provided by RICS:

Ombudsman services provided by prs:

Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.

Housing act tenancies (AST)

Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent

Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50

Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent

Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50

Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees

Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000

Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment

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

non-housing act tenancies (nha)

Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600

Tenancy paperwork £360

Company reference checks £120 per reference

Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks

Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge

Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation

Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice

Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory

Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment

Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily

Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100

Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference

Changing tenancy documents once signed £180

Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees

Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000

Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment

Please visit our website for our tenancy information.

New tenancies signed on or after 1 June 2019

Holding Deposit (Per tenancy) - One weeks 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 Right to 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). If the tenant is a company (plc, Ltd or llp) an administration fee is payable to reserve the property instead of a holding deposit.

Security Deposit (per tenancy, rent of 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.

Company tenant - £600.00 (inc. VAT) This is to reserve a property and is a non-refundable referencing fee, set up fee and contribution to the tenancy agreement. A full security deposit will also be required (Company tenant is defined where the tenant will be plc, Ltd or llp).

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 and any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there may 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 (Tenants Request) - £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlords instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

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

Early Termination (Tenants Request) - Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable for the landlords costs in reletting 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. Please refer to our website for details of landlord fees.

Hamptons Fees and Charges in England

Permitted charges in accordance with the Tenant Fee Act 2019 for assured shorthold tenancy:
Holding Deposit - Maximum one week’s rent (may go on to form part of advance rent)
First month’s rent - In advance.
Tenancy Deposit - 5 weeks of agreed rent up to £50k rent per annum or 6 weeks of rent over £50k.
Early termination requested by the tenant - A charge not exceeding the financial loss experienced by the landlord.
Late Rent - Interest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate, when rent is more than 14 days late.
Lost key or security device - Equivalent to cost incurred.
Changing the tenancy documents (after the commencement of the tenancy) - £50 inc. VAT.

Non housing act tenancy fees (not affected by the Tenant Fee Act 2019)
A Non Housing Act Tenancy is formed when one of the following criteria is in place:
The annual rent exceeds £100,000.
The property is occupied by an entity (Company let) rather that an individual.
The property is not used as a main or primary home.
There is a Resident Landlord.
Tenancy Agreement and Setup Administration - £390 inc VAT.
Check-in Fee checking into the property and reviewing inventory - Minimum of £130.80 inc VAT.
Enhanced Reference Fee (per person or company) - £60 inc VAT.
Tenancy Continuation - £150 inc VAT.
Change of Sharer - £120 inc VAT.
Early Termination - £150 inc VAT.
Late payment of rent - Interest will be charged at 3% above the Bank of England base rate.
Guarantor Referencing Fee - £60 inc VAT per guarantor.
Deed of Guarantee - £50 inc VAT.

Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
During the tenancy you may expect to pay:
Utilities (gas, electricity, water)
Council Tax
Broadband, telephone, television licence
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Insurance (for your personal and own contents)
Garden maintenance
Parking permits

Please note: The Initial Monies will be confirmed and must be paid by debit card or bank transfer. We are unable to accept cash.
Hamptons is a member of Propertymark and your monies are covered by the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme and a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman.

OpenRent is the UK's largest letting agent, using online services to make renting properties cheaper and more convenient than ever before - while holding quality and security as our top priorities.

OpenRent has never charged any administration or agency fees.

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords may charge you a fee if you lose keys or other security devices, or pay your rent late. You may also be asked for other permitted payments, such as a holding deposit when you begin your application.

There are no hidden fees or other charges when renting an OpenRent property.

OpenRent is a proud member of the Property Ombudsman and holds comprehensive Client Money Protection via the government-authorised Propertymark Client Money Protection scheme.

OpenRent is a registered agent in Scotland with registration number LARN1809026 and is a member of RentSmart Wales with license number #lr .

Permitted Payments

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, tenants will only be required to pay the following permitted payments in connection with a tenancy:

• 
  Rent
  
  


• 
  A refundable tenancy deposit (capped at five weeks’ rent if the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks’ rent if more)
  
  


• 
  A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property, capped at one week’s rent)
  
  


• 
  Payments to change the tenancy (capped at £50 or reasonably incurred costs, if higher)
  
  


• 
  Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy (when requested by the tenant)
  
  


• 
  Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax
  
  


• 
  Default fees for late payment of rent and replacement of lost keys/security devices (where required under the tenancy agreement)
  
  

We do not charge any administration fees.

Permitted Payments

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, tenants will only be required to pay the following permitted payments in connection with a tenancy:

• 
  Rent
  
  


• 
  A refundable tenancy deposit (capped at five weeks’ rent if the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks’ rent if more)
  
  


• 
  A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property, capped at one week’s rent)
  
  


• 
  Payments to change the tenancy (capped at £50 or reasonably incurred costs, if higher)
  
  


• 
  Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy (when requested by the tenant)
  
  


• 
  Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax
  
  


• 
  Default fees for late payment of rent and replacement of lost keys/security devices (where required under the tenancy agreement)
  
  

We do not charge any administration fees.