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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:

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  Rent
  
  


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


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


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


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


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


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  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.

The following are permitted payments which we may request from you:

A) The rent
b) A refundable tenancy deposit (reserved for any damages or defaults on the part of the tenant) capped at no more than five weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks' rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above
c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent
d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant, capped at £50, or reasonable costs incurred if higher
e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant
f) Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax; and
g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device, where required under a tenancy agreement

Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.

Redress scheme provided by: Ombudsman (NO1107)

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 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).

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.

If you any questions on our fees, please ask a member of staff.

Client Money Protection is provided by Propertymark. The redress scheme for The Wye Partnership is The Property Ombudsman Scheme

Summary of fees charged for lettings

Tenant administration fees are as set out in the Application form. For all tenancies exchanged prior to 1st June 2019 these fees will remain in place until 1st June 2020. Please refer to the application form signed prior to 1st June 2019 for the detail of these fees. All tenancies exchanged from 1st June 2019 will be in line with tenant fee ban legislation and the charges detailed below.

Once your offer on a property is agreed, your application is subject to:

• Commitment To Rent Agreement
  • The Tenant will be liable to pay an amount equal to 1 weeks rent in the event that the tenancy fails to progress for due to an event occurring as set out in the Application Form which details the terms of the Commitment To Rent Agreement
• Refundable Holding deposit
  • A Landlord may require a payment of up to 1 weeks rent, instead of the Commitment to Rent Agreement terms. Cgeal will not be party to any payment arrangements or terms associated with the payment. Tenants will deal directly with the Landlord on any payment arrangements and should not make payment to any cgeal named bank account for these monies. Tenants should ensure they are wholly satisfied that the Refundable Holding Deposit arrangements are in line with current regulations before making any payment

Fees when you vacate

• Early termination (where agreed with the landlord)
  • The outstanding rent payable to the landlord under the tenancy;
  • £50.00 inc. VAT for the reasonable costs of us carrying out the Early Termination;
  • £19.98 inc. VAT towards the landlord's administration costs of registering the deposit with the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) should the landlord be registered with this scheme.
• Administration fees for tenancy swap
  • £50.00 inc. VAT on each occurrence

Tenant Protection

The Chancellors Group of Estate Agents Ltd ('cgeal') is a member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme - an approved scheme. Chancellors is proud to be a member of Property Redress Scheme. Cgeal is a member of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.

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.

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.

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.