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Tenancy Information

Client money protection (cmp) provided by RICS:

Ombudsman services provided by prs:

Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.

Housing act tenancies (AST)

Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent

Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50

Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent

Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50

Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees

Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000

Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment

Late, unpaid, returned rent payments 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily

Lost keys Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items

non-housing act tenancies (nha)

Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600

Tenancy paperwork £360

Company reference checks £120 per reference

Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks

Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge

Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation

Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice

Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory

Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment

Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily

Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100

Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference

Changing tenancy documents once signed £180

Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees

Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000

Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment

At Madison Fox, being open and transparent is important to us and that's why we publish a full list of associated costs when you're securing a property through us. It's always best to speak directly to the consultant that you are registered with to confirm which charges would be relevant for you.

Relevant letting fees and tenant protection information

In addition to paying rent for the property, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments:

Before the tenancy starts:
- Reservation Fee: 1 week's rent; and/or
- Deposit: 5 weeks rent (or in the case of rental income of more than £50,000 per annum 6 weeks rent).

During the tenancy:
- Payments to other third parties: Such as Council Tax, utilities or payments for communications services;
- Default Charges: Such as payments for the replacement of lost keys or interest on overdue rent; and
- Tenancy Transaction Charges: Such as requests to vary or assign the tenancy.

Tenant Protection

Madison Fox Estate Agent is a member of Money Shield 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 or by contacting us directly.

Scale of Fees

Residential Sales - 1.25% + VAT

Residential Lettings - All fees are inclusive of VAT
Platinum - 14.4% inc VAT
Gold - 12% inc VAT
Silver - 10.2% inc VAT
Bronze - 9.6% inc VAT

Start of Tenancy Fees, inclusive of VAT
- Set Up Fees £250 per tenancy. Referencing for one tenant (id checks, Right-to-Rent check, financial checks, obtaining references from employers/landlords, contract negotiation and arranging signing of contracts via Goodlord Platform.
- Additional Tenant Reference £50 per tenant.
- Guarantor Fee £100 per guarantor, inclusive of referencing and guarantor deed.
- Deposit Registration Fee £50.

During Tenancy Fees, inclusive of VAT
- Property Inspections £50 per visit inclusive of a detailed inspection report and photos.
- Renewal Fees £358.80 per tenancy. Contract negotiation, amending and updating terms and signed documents to all parties.
- Arrangement Fees for Insurance works: 10% of net cost. Arranging access, assessing costs with contractors, ensuring works are carried out to specified schedule of works.