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Relevant letting fees and tenant protection information
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 as well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Limited the Agent')
- Holding Deposit: 1 week's rent
- Security Deposit: Up to 5 weeks' rent

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent or the Landlord as applicable)
During your Tenancy, potential Additional Fees may be due under certain circumstances. Such Additional Fees are prescribed by law under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and are clearly laid out in our Business Terms and Conditions, listed on our website, and where has arranged the Tenancy Agreement under our Tenancy Setup and/or Managed Service will also be within the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST). Where a landlord has provided their own AST this is also likely to include such terms which are defined by law. In summary, these include:
- Payment of up to 50 inc.VAT, if you want to change the tenancy agreement
- Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England's base rate after 14 days due.
- Payment of the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices
- Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy
During the tenancy (payable to the provider) if permitted and applicable
- Utilities - gas, electricity, water
- Communications - telephone, broadband, cable, satellite
- Television licence
- Council Tax

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

Tenant protection
Limited is a member of Client Money Protect Limited (#CMP003643), which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website at or by contacting us directly.

• 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 eg. Change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs);
• Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
• Utilities, communication services (eg. Telephone, broadband), TV licence and council tax;
• 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.
• We are also obliged to tell you we are members of the Property Redress Scheme - agent number PRS012604
• We are also memebers of RICs Client Money Protection Scheme

• 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 eg. Change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs);
• Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
• Utilities, communication services (eg. Telephone, broadband), TV licence and council tax;
• 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.
• We are also obliged to tell you we are members of the Property Redress Scheme - agent number PRS012604
• We are also memebers of RICs Client Money Protection Scheme

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.

Permitted payments for new Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) signed on or after 1st June 2019

When you have agreed on the property of your choice, HomeSmart Lettings will provide you with a “Contractual Agreement to grant a Tenancy (this is not an actual Tenancy Agreement) 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.

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).

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 request): £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation To cover the costs associated with taking landlord instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of sharer (tenant £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 to the landlord 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.

Fees and Charges for Company Lets

Security Deposit: Calculated as a months rent plus £200

Application Fee: £400 Referencing (identity, immigration and visa confirmation, financial credit checks, obtaining reference from current or previous landlords and employers and any relevant information to assess affordability) as well as contract negotiation (amending and agreeing terms) and arranging the tenancy agreement.

Tenancy Renewal fee: £200 Contract negotiation, amending terms and updating your tenancy agreement during your tenancy

Pet Licence fee: £100 for any new pets obtained during the tenancy Negotiating with the landlord and making an addendum to the agreement

Pricing information:

Lettings fees information

Lettings Fees & Charge for Tenants from October 2024: Oxford

The asking rent does not include letting fees. Depending on your circumstances and the property you select, the following fees may apply:

For Assured Shorthold Tenancies:

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 the following are permitted payments for AST tenancies:

• Rent*

• A capped Holding Deposit of 1 week’s rent.

• A capped Tenancy Deposit of 5 week’s rent for rent less than £50,000 per annum

• A capped Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent for rent above £50,000 per annum

• Payments in the event of a default

• Payment in the event of loss of keys

• Payment of £50 including VAT on a variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy

• Payment on early termination (surrender) of a tenancy

• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage) television license and communication services

• Green deal charge (if applicable)

For Non Housing Act Tenancies** including Company Lets the following are fees and payments for nha tenancies:

• Rent*

• A Holding Deposit

• A Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent. This may be increased if you have a pet.

• Application for References is £96 inc VAT per person

• Contribution to the preparation of a Tenancy Agreement is £300 inc VAT per tenancy

• Extension, renewal, rent review, periodic or variation to tenancy documentation is £180 inc VAT per tenancy

• Inventory check out (paid at the end of the tenancy) is £120 - £180 inc VAT although there may be additional charges for larger properties.

• Payments in the event of a default

• Payment in the event of loss of keys

• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage) television license and communication services

• Green deal charge (if applicable)

The deposit figure displayed on this listing may vary depending on the terms of the tenancy and the rental figure agreed.

For all tenancies there are other costs that must be covered on top of the rent thoroughout the tenancy and at the end of a tenancy. These might include:

Utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage)

Council Tax

Television License

Installation of cable/satellite and communication services

Insurance (for your personal and own contents)

Garden maintenance

Cleaning to a professional standard

Inventory check out (paid at the end of a Non Housing Act tenancy including company lets)

Dilapidations

Replacement key or security device costs

Late payment of rent interest charged at 3% above Bank of England based rate

Reasonable costs will be charged to the tenant should the Landlord agree to an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenants request

*Rents are advertised weekly or monthly but will be payable monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or annually in advance.

**For an Assured Shorthold tenancy (AST) to be granted the following must apply: The rent is less than £100,000 per annum, the Tenant is a private individual, it is the Tenant’s main home and the Landlord does not live at the property. If one of the above does not apply, a Non Housing Act tenancy will be granted.

For further information on the above please contact our office and request our “Information for Prospective Tenants for AST” or “Information for Prospective Tenants for nha” document.

Client Money Protection: RICS

The Property Ombudsman

Carter Jonas as members of ARLA Propertymark and RICS

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 .

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.