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Relevant letting fees and tenant protection information applying from tenancies agreed from 1 June 2019

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

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Parker Properties - The Agent)
• Holding Deposit: One weeks rent
• Deposit: Five weeks rent

During the tenancy (payable to Parker Properties - The Agent)
• Payment of £50.00 if you want to change the tenancy agreement
• Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above Bank of England Base rate
• You are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s), or the consequential costs, e.g. Technician visit. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken as a result of the loss.
• Where you ask to end your tenancy earlier than the date agreed in the tenancy then you will need to meet the landlords’ 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 payable if the tenancy ran to the date agreed in the tenancy.

During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
• Utilities: Gas, electricity, water
• Communications: Telephone and broadband
• Installation of cable/satellite (with Landlord permission)
• Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
• Television licence
• Council Tax

Other permitted payments
Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Tenant protection
Parker Properties are a member of:
• ARLA Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme
• The Property Ombudsman membership number D6065, which is a redress scheme

Please note the charges listed below are the maximum fees that will be applied unless stated otherwise.

Fees and Charges

Holding Deposit	max one week's rent
First months rent	in advance
Tenancy Deposit England	5 or 6 weeks depending upon the rental amount
Tenancy Deposit Wales	Unlimited
Early termination (requested by tt)	£30 plus 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 tenancy documents (after commencement of tenancy)	£50 inc VAT (England only)
Change of sharer (at tenants request)	£50 inc VAT (England only)

You will only be charged the following fees if the annual rent exceeds £100,000, or the property is occupied by a Company or the property is not used as a main or primary home

Tenancy Agreement	£300 inc VAT
Extension Agreement	£125 inc VAT
Company Reference	£175 inc VAT
Individual Reference Fee (per person)	£75 inc VAT
Administration	£50 inc VAT
Damage Fee	£90 inc VAT
Guarantor Reference per guarantor	£100 inc VAT
Deed of Guarantee	£75 inc VAT
Check–In (minimum fee)	£72 inc VAT
Arrears Fee	£30 inc VAT
Overpaid Rent Return	£30 inc VAT
Pet Licence	£75 inc VAT
Change of Sharer	£300 inc VAT

The Initial Money will be confirmed and must be paid by debit card or bank transfer. We do not have the facilities to accept cash.
Optional extras if agreed
Countrywide is a member of and covered by the ARLA Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.
Countrywide is also a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman . Copies of the TPO Code of Practice and our complaint handling procedure are available from any of our branches.

Bidwells is a member of and covered by the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme.

Bidwells is also a member of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.

Fees and Charges for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Holding Deposit - one week's rent. Security Deposit (rent of less than £50,000 per year) - Five week's rent.

Security Deposit (rent of £50,000 or over per year) - six week's rent.

Late rent - interest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate when rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other security device(s) - cost of replacing any lost key(s) or security device(s).

Variation of Contract - £50 for any change to Tenancy documents after commencement of Tenancy.

Early Release from Contract - (Subject to Landlord approval). The Landlord/Agent can claim costs associated with re-advertising the property or referencing the new Tenants. You will also be responsible for the property, rent and utilities until a suitable replacement Tenant moves in.

Non-Housing Act Tenancy Fees (not affected by the Tenant Fee Act 2019)

Application fee - £400 Security Deposit - six weeks rent and additional £500 if you have a pet.

Inventory/Check Out - Price dependent on size of property and if furnished or unfurnished. Contact the office for further information.

Tenancy Agreement extensions - £48.00 Early Release from Contract - (Subject to Landlord approval). £500.00. You will also be responsible for the property, rent and utilities until a suitable replacement Tenant moves in.

Bidwells is a member of and covered by the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme.

Bidwells is also a member of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme.

Fees and Charges for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Holding Deposit - one week's rent. Security Deposit (rent of less than £50,000 per year) - Five week's rent.

Security Deposit (rent of £50,000 or over per year) - six week's rent.

Late rent - interest charged at 3% above Bank of England base rate when rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other security device(s) - cost of replacing any lost key(s) or security device(s).

Variation of Contract - £50 for any change to Tenancy documents after commencement of Tenancy.

Early Release from Contract - (Subject to Landlord approval). The Landlord/Agent can claim costs associated with re-advertising the property or referencing the new Tenants. You will also be responsible for the property, rent and utilities until a suitable replacement Tenant moves in.

Non-Housing Act Tenancy Fees (not affected by the Tenant Fee Act 2019)

Application fee - £400 Security Deposit - six weeks rent and additional £500 if you have a pet.

Inventory/Check Out - Price dependent on size of property and if furnished or unfurnished. Contact the office for further information.

Tenancy Agreement extensions - £48.00 Early Release from Contract - (Subject to Landlord approval). £500.00. You will also be responsible for the property, rent and utilities until a suitable replacement Tenant moves in.

We would like to provide clarity of the fees that may become payable during a tenancy you are looking to enter into. We believe you should understand these before you make any decision about a property or before you decide to view a property.

Acceptance of any offer will be subject to contract, referencing and immigration checks. You will need to pay the Rent and Deposit that is due under a Tenancy Deposit, or where the landlord is offering the property with a deposit replacement guarantee product, and you wish to take up this option, you will need to provide proof that you have purchased such a product by providing us with a copy of the insurance certificate before a tenancy can start.

Referencing and Right to Rent Checks - You will be asked to complete an application before referencing can be undertaken, you should also provide an original photographic Identification (e.g. Passport, National id card, visa, resident permit, driving licence) and Proof of Residence (e.g. Original utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement all of which much be less than 3 months old) if you have any queries relating to this please speak to the branch you are dealing with.

You should be aware that the need for a guarantor may not become apparent until your referencing (including references for any joint tenants) has been completed. Where a guarantor is required they will need to complete an application form and provide photographic identification and proof of residence.

Referencing will cover a check against the credit file and public records of the individual, an Anti-Money Laundering check, confirmation of employment and salary details, confirmation of previous tenancy details, right to rent checks, reporting the results of all those checks to your prospective landlord to see if your application is acceptable.

Tenant deposit – from 1 June 2019 landlords in England are limited to the equivalent of 5 weeks rent for new and renewed tenancies (or 6 weeks if the annual rent is £50,000 or more). This is calculated by dividing the annual rent by 52 and multiplying by 5 (or 6 if rent is £50,000 or more) and will be required to be paid at the start of the tenancy. This is subject to referencing.

Tenant Fees Act 2019 permits certain fees / charges to be made under the following circumstances:

Default fee for late payment of rent
Chargeable from 14 days arrears calculated on the interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate on the late payment of rent for each day that the payment is outstanding.

Loss of a key or other security device
Landlords and letting agents can charge a tenant a fee to cover the cost of replacing the lost key or security device (e.g. Fob, electronic device for garage doors / security gates).

Payment on variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy - £50.00
When a tenant has requested it, landlords and letting agents can charge to vary, assign or replace a tenancy. Fee charge £50 (including VAT).

Payment on termination of a tenancy
Landlords and letting agents can require a tenant to make a payment for an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenant`s request.

Company application fee - £100.00
£100 including VAT

Please ask us to explain these to you, once we know your circumstance and how many tenants are applying for the property you are interested in, we can confirm the fees that could become payable.

We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme - C0008

We are members of the ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme - C0127098

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 .

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 .

We would like to provide clarity of the fees that may become payable during a tenancy you are looking to enter into. We believe you should understand these before you make any decision about a property or before you decide to view a property.

Acceptance of any offer will be subject to contract, referencing and immigration checks. You will need to pay the Rent and Deposit that is due under a Tenancy Deposit, or where the landlord is offering the property with a deposit replacement guarantee product, and you wish to take up this option, you will need to provide proof that you have purchased such a product by providing us with a copy of the insurance certificate before a tenancy can start.

Referencing and Right to Rent Checks - You will be asked to complete an application before referencing can be undertaken, you should also provide an original photographic Identification (e.g. Passport, National id card, visa, resident permit, driving licence) and Proof of Residence (e.g. Original utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement all of which much be less than 3 months old) if you have any queries relating to this please speak to the branch you are dealing with.

You should be aware that the need for a guarantor may not become apparent until your referencing (including references for any joint tenants) has been completed. Where a guarantor is required they will need to complete an application form and provide photographic identification and proof of residence.

Referencing will cover a check against the credit file and public records of the individual, an Anti-Money Laundering check, confirmation of employment and salary details, confirmation of previous tenancy details, right to rent checks, reporting the results of all those checks to your prospective landlord to see if your application is acceptable.

Tenant deposit – from 1 June 2019 landlords in England are limited to the equivalent of 5 weeks rent for new and renewed tenancies (or 6 weeks if the annual rent is £50,000 or more). This is calculated by dividing the annual rent by 52 and multiplying by 5 (or 6 if rent is £50,000 or more) and will be required to be paid at the start of the tenancy. This is subject to referencing.

Tenant Fees Act 2019 permits certain fees / charges to be made under the following circumstances:

Default fee for late payment of rent
Chargeable from 14 days arrears calculated on the interest at 3% above Bank of England base rate on the late payment of rent for each day that the payment is outstanding.

Loss of a key or other security device
Landlords and letting agents can charge a tenant a fee to cover the cost of replacing the lost key or security device (e.g. Fob, electronic device for garage doors / security gates).

Payment on variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy - £50.00
When a tenant has requested it, landlords and letting agents can charge to vary, assign or replace a tenancy. Fee charge £50 (including VAT).

Payment on termination of a tenancy
Landlords and letting agents can require a tenant to make a payment for an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenant`s request.

Company application fee - £100.00
£100 including VAT

Please ask us to explain these to you, once we know your circumstance and how many tenants are applying for the property you are interested in, we can confirm the fees that could become payable.

We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme - C0008

We are members of the ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme - C0127098