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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 Agreement, 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 form 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). 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 an application form and photographic identification with proof of residence will be required.

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 - In England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Deposits 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.

Holding deposit - In England under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Holding Deposits are limited to the equivalent of one weeks rent. This is paid in order to reserve a property. This is calculated by multiplying the monthly rent by 12 to establish the annual rent, then dividing the annual rent by 52. The Holding Deposit will be required to be paid once your offer is accepted. You will be provided with the rules of when this is to be returned to you or retained by the agent before this payment is made.

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

Should you require further clarification, please ask us to explain these to you.

We are members of:

The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme - C00011

ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme - C0003322

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:

Company application fee ’†’300.00 (’†’300 including VAT)

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 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.

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).

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 ’†’’ R00344
We are members of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme - 002767

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.

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:

Company application fee 300.00 (300 including VAT)

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 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.

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).

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 R00344
We are members of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme - 002767

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:

Company application fee 300.00 (300 including VAT)

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 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.

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).

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 R00344
We are members of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme - 002767

New assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) tenant fees

Holding Deposit: 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 £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 £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: 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.

Client Money Protection (cmp): ARLA Propertymark
Redress scheme: The Property Ombudsman

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:

Company application fee 300.00 (300 including VAT)

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 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.

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).

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 R00344
We are members of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme - 002767

Tenancy Information

What permitted payments can I expect to pay if I rent a property with Reeds Rains?

When you have agreed on the property of your choice, Reeds Rains will provide you with a Tenancy Application Form. This helps explain not only the next stages of your application but any permitted payments which are due before you sign your Tenancy Agreement and any which may become payable during and after the tenancy. This will also include confirmation of the agreed rent and the deposit.

Below is a list of our current permitted payments. At any time you are interested in a property, please ask a member of staff for a full breakdown of permitted payments that may be payable before, during and after a tenancy.

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 and applies to Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST).

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 and applies to Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST).

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.

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.

Client Money Protection is provided by Propertymark. Redress through The Property Ombudsman Scheme.