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3/4 of first months rent minimum of £250 + vat, all inclusive.

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.

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 .

Deposit for a long let tenancy – Equivalent to five weeks’ rent

Contract variation, novation, amendment or change of occupant at the tenant’s request within an existing tenancy – £50.00 + vat

Default fee of interest on late rent if rent is more than 14 days overdue – 3% above Bank of England base rate

Default fee for lost keys or other respective security devices – Actual cost of replacement + £10.00

Credit card fees – 2%

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.

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 .

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.

3/4 of first months rent minimum of £250 + vat, all inclusive.