25499 properties to let in London

Existing assured shorthold tenancies (AST's) and all non AST's

no administration fees

pet deposit: Returnable additional security deposit of two weeks rent.

After you move in

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Dependent on the number of bedrooms and/or size of the property and outbuildings.

Unfurnished flats

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1 bed 115

2 bed 125

3 bed 135

4 bed (+) quoted on an individual basis

unfurnished houses

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1 bed 130

2 bed 135

3 bed 145

4 bed (+) quoted on an individual basis

furnished flats

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1 bed 125

2 bed 135

3 bed 145

4 bed (+) quoted on an individual basis

furnished houses

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1 bed 135

2 bed 145

3 bed 155

4 bed (+) quoted on an individual basis

new assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) signed on or after 1 June 2019

Holding Deposit (per tenancy) - One week's rent.

Security Deposit (per tenancy rent under £50,000 per year) - Five week's rent.

Security Deposit (per tenancy rent of £50,000 or over per year) - Six week's rent.

Unpaid Rent - Interest at 0.75% above the Bank of England Base Rate as outlined in the Tenancy Agreement

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.

Early 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.

Sotheby's International Realty's involvement with your tenancy once it commences will depend on the basis that we have been instructed.

As part of the Tenant referencing process we may need to share tenant information with a third party company. In proceeding with a tenancy through UK Sotheby's International Realty you agree to us doing so and you agree to us sharing the results of your references with the Landlord.

UK Sotheby's International Realty is a member of the Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is The Property Ombudsman.

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

Deposit: £40,000

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. For further information please contact us.

Please call Beauchamp Estates on for more information on fees.

Prior to your Tenancy

Once an offer has been accepted, preliminary monies equivalent to one or two weeks' rent is payable which if you successfully enter into a tenancy agreement will be credited towards your Advance Rent.

Rent is payable in advance for each tenancy. You will therefore need to pay, as a minimum, the first months' rent prior to the commencement of your tenancy, although the amount payable may differ dependent on the terms of your tenancy.

Deposit: This is the equivalent of 5 weeks' rent (if the annual rent is less than £50,000) or 6 weeks' rent (if the annual rent is £50,000 or more), payable prior to the commencement of your tenancy.

Other fees - Assured Shorthold Tenancies

Interest on late payment of rent will be charged at a rate of 3% per annum over The Bank of England's base lending rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days late.

Lost keys or other security devices: In the event that any keys or other security devices are lost and need to be replaced, you will be required to pay the costs of replacing them. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, you will be required to pay the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys. 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).

Contract variation, novation, amendment or change of occupant at the tenants request within an existing tenancy a contract fee of £50 (inc. VAT), will be payable by the tenant. All requests will be subject to the landlords consent and approval.

In the event that you wish to leave your contract early, you will be required to pay the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent, council tax and utilities due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. The costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Other fees - Non-Assured Shorthold Tenancies

Tenancy agreement fee: £300 (inc. VAT) payable by the tenant after your offer has been accepted and we have proceeded to draw up a tenancy agreement.

Reference fee for each Tenant: £60 (inc. VAT), payable when you have agreed to undergo the independent referencing process.

Right to rent check only: £30 (inc.VAT), payable by each occupier in circumstances where a full reference (as above) is not required.

In most lets, the tenant will be responsible for paying the inventory check in costs prior to the commencement of a tenancy. The cost is approximately £100- £250 depending on the size of the property.

Renewal agreement fee: £150 (inc. VAT) payable by the tenant upon renewal, should you and your landlord mutually agree to renew the tenancy for a further term.

Late rental payment or unpaid cheques: £30.00 (inc. VAT) will be payable by the tenant in respect of late rental payments or cheques that are returned unpaid. Interest on late payment of rent will also be charged in accordance with the terms as stated in the tenancy agreement, usually at a rate of 5% per annum over The Bank of England's base lending rate.

A tenancy swap fee of £420 (inc. VAT) will be payable by the tenant, together with a reference fee of £60 (inc. VAT) per tenant and / or Guarantor. Tenancy Swaps are subject to the landlord's consent and reference approval.

A variation of contract fee of £50 (inc. VAT) will be payable by the tenant. Variation of contract is subject to the landlords consent.

Additional Information

- Chestertons is a member of ARLA.
- Chestertons is a member of the Propertymark client money protection scheme.
- Chestertons is a member of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme and subscribes to its Code of Practice.

Prior to your Tenancy

Once an offer has been accepted, preliminary monies equivalent to one or two weeks' rent is payable which if you successfully enter into a tenancy agreement will be credited towards your Advance Rent.

Rent is payable in advance for each tenancy. You will therefore need to pay, as a minimum, the first months' rent prior to the commencement of your tenancy, although the amount payable may differ dependent on the terms of your tenancy.

Deposit: This is the equivalent of 5 weeks' rent (if the annual rent is less than £50,000) or 6 weeks' rent (if the annual rent is £50,000 or more), payable prior to the commencement of your tenancy.

Other fees - Assured Shorthold Tenancies

Interest on late payment of rent will be charged at a rate of 3% per annum over The Bank of England's base lending rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days late.

Lost keys or other security devices: In the event that any keys or other security devices are lost and need to be replaced, you will be required to pay the costs of replacing them. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, you will be required to pay the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys. 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).

Contract variation, novation, amendment or change of occupant at the tenants request within an existing tenancy a contract fee of £50 (inc. VAT), will be payable by the tenant. All requests will be subject to the landlords consent and approval.

In the event that you wish to leave your contract early, you will be required to pay the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent, council tax and utilities due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. The costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Other fees - Non-Assured Shorthold Tenancies

Tenancy agreement fee: £300 (inc. VAT) payable by the tenant after your offer has been accepted and we have proceeded to draw up a tenancy agreement.

Reference fee for each Tenant: £60 (inc. VAT), payable when you have agreed to undergo the independent referencing process.

Right to rent check only: £30 (inc.VAT), payable by each occupier in circumstances where a full reference (as above) is not required.

In most lets, the tenant will be responsible for paying the inventory check in costs prior to the commencement of a tenancy. The cost is approximately £100- £250 depending on the size of the property.

Renewal agreement fee: £150 (inc. VAT) payable by the tenant upon renewal, should you and your landlord mutually agree to renew the tenancy for a further term.

Late rental payment or unpaid cheques: £30.00 (inc. VAT) will be payable by the tenant in respect of late rental payments or cheques that are returned unpaid. Interest on late payment of rent will also be charged in accordance with the terms as stated in the tenancy agreement, usually at a rate of 5% per annum over The Bank of England's base lending rate.

A tenancy swap fee of £420 (inc. VAT) will be payable by the tenant, together with a reference fee of £60 (inc. VAT) per tenant and / or Guarantor. Tenancy Swaps are subject to the landlord's consent and reference approval.

A variation of contract fee of £50 (inc. VAT) will be payable by the tenant. Variation of contract is subject to the landlords consent.

Additional Information

- Chestertons is a member of ARLA.
- Chestertons is a member of the Propertymark client money protection scheme.
- Chestertons is a member of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme and subscribes to its Code of Practice.

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.