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New Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST's) signed on or after 1st June 2019

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

Holding deposit - A maximum of one week's rent, upon payment the property will be reserved.

The deadline for agreement for both landlord and tenant will be within 15 calendar days from the date that the holding deposit has been received by the landlord or letting agent. This means that the tenancy agreement must be signed by all parties within 15 calendar days from receipt of the holding deposit.

The holding deposit will be retained by the landlord/letting agent if:

False or misleading information is provided which affects a decision to let the property and calls into question your suitability as a tenant.
You fail the right to rent check.
You withdraw from the proposed agreement.
You fail to take all reasonable steps to enter an agreement when the landlord and/or agent has done so.

The Holding Deposit will be refunded to the tenant within 7 days:-

. If the landlord withdraws
. If an agreement is not reached before the Deadline for Agreement or the agreed extended date and the tenant is not at fault, or
. If the landlord or the agent breaches the fee ban or acts in a way that it would be unreasonable to expect the tenant to enter into a tenancy agreement (i.e. Unfair terms, harassment etc)

Security deposit - Five weeks' rent, rising to six week's 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, after being 14 days late.

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 - 50 per change

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

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.

We give our clients peace of mind and financial protection that their money will always be safe in our hands under the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme.

Tenant Fees: Assured Shorthold Tenancies

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.

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 10 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 to the landlords 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.

Company lets - These fees only apply to companies renting with Miles & Barr

Prior to tenancy

Application & Referencing Fee: 300 (inc VAT)
Check-Out Fee: 150 (inc VAT)
Abort / Withdrawal Fee: 300 (inc VAT, maximum fee)

During tenancy

Amendment Fee:150 (inc VAT) Per Amendment
Renewal Fee: 150 (inc VAT)
Early Release Fee: 100 (inc VAT) + Landlord Reletting Costs - they shall be liable to the landlords costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy.

Client Money Protection: Propertymark Client Money Protection scheme. Ref: C0015250
Independent Redress: The Property Ombudsman: Membership number is N0402/10.

Please contact your local Miles and Barr office for any further information.

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

• General administration fees
• Reference fees (including credit checks, bank, guarantor, previous landlord, etc)
• Application fees

For tenancies commencing after 1st June 2019 please see our new fees schedule by clicking on the link below:

We are members of The Property Ombudsman (), an independent redress scheme, and the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme ().

Fees in relation to tenancy agreements signed on or after 1st June 2019

holding deposit
- Equivalent to one week's rent per tenancy (annual rent amount divided by 52)

- The property will be reserved on payment of the Holding Deposit

- The Deadline for Agreement is 15 calendar days after the Holding Deposit is paid unless an "extension" date is agreed in writing by the tenant

The Holding Deposit will be refunded to the tenant within 7 days:-

(i) from when the parties enter into the tenancy agreement unless the tenant has agreed in writing for the Holding Deposit to be put towards the balance of monies payable
(ii) if the landlord withdraws
(iii) if an agreement is not reached before the Deadline for Agreement or the agreed extended date and the tenant is not at fault, or
(iv) if the landlord or the agent breaches the fee ban or acts in a way that it would be unreasonable to expect the tenant to enter into a tenancy agreement (i.e. Unfair terms, harassment etc)

The Agent can retain the Holding Deposit only if:

(i) the tenant withdraws their application
(ii) the tenant doesn't take reasonable steps to enter into the tenancy
(iii) the tenant fails a Right to Rent check
(iv) the tenant provides false or misleading information which materially affects their suitability to rent the property

rent
- The amount which will be contractually payable to rent the property at regular specified intervals.

Security deposit
- Equivalent to five weeks' rent per tenancy if rent is less than £50,000 per year
- Equivalent to six weeks' rent per tenancy if rent is more than £50,000 per year
- The Security Deposit can be used to cover damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy
- Where the Zero Deposit product is available tenants will be required to pay a figure equivalent to one weeks rent rather than a “cash deposit” as stated above. Zero Deposit is available subject to terms and conditions.
- Interest is payable by the tenant on late rent at the rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate in relation to each day after the due date for which the rent is unpaid but not to be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears

utilities & council tax
- Gas, electricity, fuel, water or sewage, communication services, television licence, Green Deal charge (if any) and council tax

lost key / access or security device
- The cost of replacement including the cost of replacement of the locks (if applicable)

variation of contract
- £50 (including VAT) per agreed variation at the tenant's request to include the cost of the preparation and execution of new documentation
- £50 (including VAT) per agreed replacement tenant at the tenant's request to include the cost of Right to Rent checks, deposit registration and the preparation and execution of new legal documents
- £50 (including VAT) per agreed variation at the tenant's request to keep a pet at the property

early termination
- If the tenant wishes to leave the contract early and there is no break clause, the tenant shall pay the rent until the start date of any replacement tenancy together with the landlord's re-letting costs (in accordance with Acorn's published landlord letting fees); such costs to be no more than the
maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy

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Peace of mind
The Acorn Group are part The Ombudsman Redress Scheme and are a member of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. Tenant deposits are protected by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

For more information please contact your local branch.

Tenancy Information

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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

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.

For tenancies commencing after 1st June 2019 please see our new fees schedule by clicking on the link below:

We are members of The Property Ombudsman (), an independent redress scheme, and the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme ().

For tenancies commencing after 1st June 2019 please see our new fees schedule by clicking on the link below:

We are members of The Property Ombudsman (), an independent redress scheme, and the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme ().