2007 properties to let in Hertfordshire

We often rent properties to people within a matter of days, so it is important to be aware of any costs and charges before finding the property you want to rent.
To protect both you and the landlord there are administration procedures that must be followed as part of the rental process. We have outsourced independent specialists who carry out these procedures for us. This means that in addition to the monthly rent you will be required to pay their charges once we have found you a home to rent.

Administration fees for the property:
Pre-Tenancy Admin fee per applicant (Referencing) - £114pp
Tenancy Agreement Admin Fee per Tenancy (Contribution towards Tenancy Agreement) - £96

Additional Fees may be applicable
Please contact a member of our team on for further information about this.

New Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST)

The following charges are payable or potentially payable by a tenant:

• Holding deposit - A maximum of one week's rent
• Security deposit - Five weeks rent, rising to six weeks rent when the annual rent is in excess of £50,000
• Rent and Utility bills - Payable as outlined in the Tenancy Agreement Unpaid rent - Interest at 3% above the Bank of England base rate, as outlined in the Tenancy Agreement
• Lost Keys - Tenants are liable for the cost of replacing any lost keys or security device, including a change of lock or replacement of device if required
• Amendments of Tenancy Agreement at Tenant's Request - A minimum of £50 per change which could increase depending on the level of work required to carry out the amendment
• Early Surrender of the AST at Tenant's Request - Should a tenant need to surrender the tenancy early and the Landlord agrees to re-let the property, the liability for the payment of rent will end once a new tenant is found and takes up occupation. However, the tenant will still need to cover the Landlord's costs in surrendering the tenancy and re-letting the property

Non AST

For any individual tenant not renting a property under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy the following charges are also payable:

• Tenancy Administration charge - £180 per tenancy
• Reference charge - £60 per tenant or guarantor
• Check-in charge - £144 per tenancy
• Renewal charge - £144 per renewal

If a tenant decides to rent a property through us in the name of a business or company the tenancy administration and reference charge will be £480 for a new tenancy and £240 for every renewal.

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

As a member of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for sales and lettings we subscribe to TPO's Codes of Practice. This Government approved independent redress scheme gives consumers additional protection beyond that required by law. Our clients have peace of mind that there is free and fair redress available in the unlikely event of an unresolved dispute involving our agency.

As regulated members of ARLA and RICS this means that any monies we hold is insured. This gives our clients peace of mind and financial protection that their money will always be safe in our hands under the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme.

We often rent properties to people within a matter of days, so it is important to be aware of any costs and charges before finding the property you want to rent.
To protect both you and the landlord there are administration procedures that must be followed as part of the rental process. We have outsourced independent specialists who carry out these procedures for us. This means that in addition to the monthly rent you will be required to pay their charges once we have found you a home to rent.

Administration fees for the property:
Pre-Tenancy Admin fee per applicant (Referencing) - £114pp
Tenancy Agreement Admin Fee per Tenancy (Contribution towards Tenancy Agreement) - £96

Additional Fees may be applicable
Please contact a member of our team on for further information about this.

Hamptons Fees and Charges in England

Permitted charges in accordance with the Tenant Fee Act 2019 for assured shorthold tenancy:
Holding Deposit - Maximum one week’s rent (may go on to form part of advance rent)
First month’s rent - In advance.
Tenancy Deposit - 5 weeks of agreed rent up to £50k rent per annum or 6 weeks of rent over £50k.
Early termination requested by the tenant - 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 the tenancy documents (after the commencement of the tenancy) - £50 inc. VAT.

Non housing act tenancy fees (not affected by the Tenant Fee Act 2019)
A Non Housing Act Tenancy is formed when one of the following criteria is in place:
The annual rent exceeds £100,000.
The property is occupied by an entity (Company let) rather that an individual.
The property is not used as a main or primary home.
There is a Resident Landlord.
Tenancy Agreement and Setup Administration - £390 inc VAT.
Check-in Fee checking into the property and reviewing inventory - Minimum of £130.80 inc VAT.
Enhanced Reference Fee (per person or company) - £60 inc VAT.
Tenancy Continuation - £150 inc VAT.
Change of Sharer - £120 inc VAT.
Early Termination - £150 inc VAT.
Late payment of rent - Interest will be charged at 3% above the Bank of England base rate.
Guarantor Referencing Fee - £60 inc VAT per guarantor.
Deed of Guarantee - £50 inc VAT.

Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
During the tenancy you may expect to pay:
Utilities (gas, electricity, water)
Council Tax
Broadband, telephone, television licence
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Insurance (for your personal and own contents)
Garden maintenance
Parking permits

Please note: The Initial Monies will be confirmed and must be paid by debit card or bank transfer. We are unable to accept cash.
Hamptons is a member of Propertymark and your monies are covered by the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme and a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman.

Tenancy Information

Deposit: £2,424

Other fees
Contract variation, novation, amendment or change of occupant at the tenant's request within an existing tenancy: £50.

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

Default fee for lost keys or other respective security devices: Actual cost of replacement.

Fees for non-Assured Shorthold Tenancies / non-Licences
Tenant fee: £250 per person.

This is fixed-cost fee that can cover a variety of works depending on the individual circumstances of each tenancy, including but not limited to conducting viewings, negotiating the tenancy, verifying references, undertaking Right to Rentchecks (if applicable) and drawing up contracts. It is charged on a per individual basis - not per tenancy. The charge will not exceed £250 inc VAT per individual and will only be applied to the first four individuals entering into the tenancy wherethere are more than four individuals taking occupation of the property. The charge will not exceed this sum unless yourequest or cause one of the specific additional services or fees set out elsewhere in this document.
Tenant protection
Foxtons' Client Money Protection Scheme is provided by Propertymark. Foxtons is a member of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme and subject to its codes of practice and redress scheme.

Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

+ other fees may apply.

New tenancies signed on or after 1 June 2019 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). If the tenant is a company (plc, Ltd or llp) an administration fee is payable to reserve the property instead of a holding deposit. Security Deposit (per tenancy, rent of 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. Company tenant - £600.00 (inc. VAT) This is to reserve a property and is a non-refundable referencing fee, set up fee and contribution to the tenancy agreement. A full security deposit will also be required (Company tenant is defined where the tenant will be plc, Ltd or llp). 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 and any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there may 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 (Tenants Request) - £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlords instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. Change of Sharer (Tenants Request) - £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 for the landlords costs in reletting 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. Please refer to our website for details of landlord fees.