2 bed flat to let Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6

£369pw Letting fees

Key info

Status: To rent
Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Receptions: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Area: 147 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset

Price changes

	£369	15 days ago

Full description

Two double bedroom first floor apartment, sought-after clifftop location just a moments stroll to award-winning southbourne beach & within walking-distance of Southbourne Grove, lift to all floors, well presented throughout, good size living room with a feature fireplace & sliding doors opening onto a private balcony with sea views, kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with direct access onto the balcony plus a family bathroom, communal garden, a garage plus plenty of visitor parking.DescriptionA well presented, two bedroom apartment situated just moments from the clifftop overlooking Southbourne's award-winning sandy beaches. As well as the apartments enviable location, the apartment enjoys sea views from its private balcony, additionally benefiting from a lift, a garage plus plenty of visitor parking plus access to the well maintained communal gardens. The living room is spacious with a feature fireplace and sliding patio doors opening onto the balcony while the separate kitchen/breakfast room is a good size with a range of units and ample worktops with an electric oven, gas hob, washing machine and a dishwasher there are two double bedrooms, with the master bedroom benefiting from patio doors giving further access to the balcony and more sea views. A three-piece bathroom with a shower over the bath for convenience and a built-in cupboard within the entrance hall provides handy storage. A viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate what this apartment has to offer.LocationThis well presented apartment is situated on Southbourne Overcliff Drive, moments from Southbourne's award-winning blue flagged sandy beaches, and conveniently near to a variety of shops, bars and restaurants and excellent public transport links to Bournemouth Town Centre and Christchurch.DirectionsFrom ever popular Southbourne Grove head along Grand Avenue towards the sea. Once you have reached the clifftop take a left into Southbourne Overcliff Drive. Continue all the way along Southbourne Overcliff Drive, the property will then be located on your left hand side, just at Overcliff Drive Roundabout.EPCRating C.Meyers PropertiesFor the opportunity to see properties before they go on the market like our page on Facebook - Meyers Estate Agents Southbourne and Christchurch.Important Note:These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed. They do not form part of any contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order or have been tested. Tenants should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to moving in.

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Meyers Estate Agents - Southbourne

166 Tuckton Road, Bournemouth

01204 911218

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Fully managed service
Commission: 15% incl. VAT (12.5% + VAT) of gross rent, deducted monthly.

Tenant find service
90% incl. VAT (75% + VAT) of 1st month’s rent, deducted from first month's rent.
Minimum fee £480 (inc. VAT).

Pre-tenancy fees (all service levels)

Energy Performance Certificate £95 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Gas Safety Certificate £75 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Electrical Installation Condition Report £150 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Portable Appliance Testing £30 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Legionella Risk Assessment £60 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Installing Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide £40 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Testing Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors on the first day of the tenancy: Included in inventory cost

Handling local authority licensing application £240 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Visual check in compliance with the Homes Act 2018 on the first day of the tenancy: Included in inventory cost (additional fee if tenant find only service)

Full management-start of tenancy fees
Set-up Fees: £480 (inc. VAT) per tenancy

Full Marketing, Professional Photos

Referencing tenants and/or guarantor (id checks, Right-to-Rent check, financial credit checks, obtaining references from current or previous employers/landlords and any other relevant information to assess affordability)

The preparation, negotiation and signing of Tenancy Agreement

The preparation of a schedule of condition for an unfurnished property with three or under bedrooms is included in the set-up fee. If the property is partially or fully furnished or four bedrooms or over a quote will be obtained.

End of tenancy fees

Check-out Fees: £120 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. Attending the property to undertake an updated Schedule of Condition based on the original inventory and negotiating the repayment of the security deposit.

Tenancy Dispute Fee: £120 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. The costs associated with the preparation of all evidence and submitting the case to the tenancy deposit scheme as well as dealing with all correspondence relating to the dispute. This only applies where the agent has protected the deposit.

Fees for the service of Legal Notices (Section 8 or Section 21): £96 (inc. VAT) per Notice

Court Attendance Fees: £114 (inc. VAT) per hour.

Financial charges

Contractor Commission: 10% of contractors invoice (inc. VAT). To cover the costs associated with arranging and facilitating the visit of a vetted professional tradesperson.

Submission of Non-Resident Landlords receipts to hmrc £30 (inc. VAT) quarterly. To remit and balance the financial Return to hmrc on both a quarterly and annual basis.

Additional hmrc Reporting Fees: £30 (inc. VAT) per request. Responding to any specific queries relating to either the quarterly or annual Return from either the landlord or hmrc.

Fees for providing an Annual Income and Expenditure Schedule: £30 (inc. VAT) annually

Deposit registration management

Referencing for up to two tenants: £120 (inc. VAT)

Guarantor Fees: £60 (inc. VAT) per guarantor

Tenancy Agreement £90 (inc. VAT)

Inventory £175 (inc. VAT)

Accompanied Check-in Fees: £90 (inc. VAT) per tenancy.

Landlord Withdrawal Fees (before move-in): £240 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. To cover the costs associated with the marketing, advertising and tenancy set-up should the landlord withdraw from the tenancy before it has started.

During tenancy fees (all service levels)

Additional Property Visits: £72 (inc. VAT) per visit. Should the landlord request property visits in addition to those within their existing Terms of Business, this covers the costs of attending the property.

Rent Review Fees: £30 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. Review rent in accordance with current prevailing market conditions and advise the landlord, negotiate with the tenant(s), direct tenant(s) to make payment change as appropriate, update the tenancy agreement and serve a Section 13 Notice if the tenancy is on a periodic basis.

Renewal Fees: £72 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. Contract negotiation, amending and updating terms and arranging for the signing of a further tenancy agreement.

Right-to-Rent Follow-Up Check: £72 (inc. VAT) per check. Undertaking a repeat check in person on a time-limited visa in accordance with the Immigration Acts 2014 and 2016. Notifying the Home Office should an illegal overstayer be identified. This does not apply to a Tenant-Find service.

Landlord Withdrawal Fees (during tenancy): £240 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. To cover the costs associated with advising the tenant on the change and the position of the security deposit, transferring the security deposit to the landlord or new agent, notifying all utility providers and local authority (where necessary) and returning all relevant documents held by the agent to the landlord. This does not apply to a Tenant-Find service.

Other fees and charges

Vacant Property Management Fees: £72 (inc. VAT) per visit. To cover the costs associated with visiting the property to undertake visuals checks on the inside and outside at a frequency mutually agreed with the landlord

Management Take-over Fees: £120 (inc. VAT) per tenancy. To cover the costs associated with taking over the management of an ongoing tenancy, ensuring all statutory compliance has been undertaken, confirming everything under “Set-up Fees” above, receiving and protecting the security deposit and providing all necessary legal documentation to the tenant.

Deposit Transfer Fees: £30 (inc. VAT) per deposit. Should the landlord request any changes to a protected deposit during a tenancy, this covers the costs associated with legal compliance for said request.

Tenant costs
All charges inclusive of VAT.
We do not charge a holding fee or referencing fees.

Holding Deposit: Equal to one week's rent.

Referencing: Criteria may include the following: We will contact any Landlord you have had within the last 3 years. Confirmation of earnings. A credit check – this will allow them to see if you have a good history of paying your bills. Your bank details – including bank name, account number and sort-code. Details of your employment – your employer, job title, payroll number, salary, previous employer, etc.

Alterations to the tenancy agreement: To pay the Agent the sum of £50.00 (inc. VAT) when the tenant requests a variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy.

Keys: In the event that any keys have been lost, pay reasonable costs for replacement.

Deposit
The deposit will be held by a government approved Deposit Scheme and is due prior to commencement of the tenancy. The deposit will be equivalent to five weeks rent. Deposit: Once the full deposit is paid, the property is then secured. The deposit will be held by the deposit protection service (dps). The deposit is held against any non payment of rent or damages to the property over and above fair wear and tear.

We register deposits with The Deposit Protection Service