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Tenant letting fees

Whether youre renting on a short or long term basis through Domus Nova, below are the only letting fees that may apply throughout your tenancy. If you have any questions about our fees, please dont hesitate to contact Domus Nova.

Fees for Assured Shorthold Tenancies and where the Tenant Fees Act 2019 applies

Move in (once offer agreed)

Holding Deposit and Withdrawing from tenancy: The Tenant will be asked to pay the equivalent of one weeks rent which contributes towards your initial rental payment. Should you decide to withdraw from the tenancy then these funds can be retained in accordance with these regulations, but the amount retained will not exceed the costs incurred by the agent or landlord.

During your tenancy

Changes to the Tenancy (Addenda, riders, change of tenant or occupant)): 48.00 including VAT.
Unpaid rent - Interest is payable from the date on which the rent was due until the date on which the rent is actually paid. The interest rate will be 3% above the Bank of England base rate.
Ending your Tenancy

Early Termination: Should the tenant request to leave before the end of their tenancy, there will be a cost to this that will be explained but will not exceed the financial loss that a landlord has suffered in permitting, or reasonable costs that have been incurred by the agent in arranging for the tenant to leave early.

Fees for Non-Housing Act Tenancies

Move in (once offer agreed)

Tenant start-up fee: Contract negotiation, amending, agreeing tenancy terms and arranging the tenancy and tenancy agreement - 288.00 including VAT per tenancy.
Reference fee: 60.00 including VAT per person referenced, including all tenants and guarantors
Failed reference check: If you do not pass the reference check, you are liable for the full cost of the reference fee - 60.00 including VAT per person, including all tenants and guarantors.
Withdrawing from tenancy: Cost of work carried out in the preparation of the tenancy agreement and pre-tenancy works completed for your anticipated move in. Once your offer is accepted, you will be asked to pay the equivalent of two weeks rent which contributes towards your initial rental payment. Should you decide to withdraw from the tenancy, any reasonable charges already incurred in the preparation of your tenancy agreement and for pre-tenancy works already completed, shall be deducted from your two weeks payment, to a maximum of 288.00 including VAT per tenancy.

During your Tenancy

Changes to the Tenancy (Addenda, riders, change of tenant or occupant): 180.00 including VAT per person
Reference fee - Processing the application for referencing for all new tenants, occupants or guarantors: 60.00 including VAT per person referenced.
Tenancy agreement renewal fee: Contract negotiation, amending, agreeing tenancy terms and arranging the tenancy agreement/memorandum of renewal and or extension agreement - 180.00 including VAT.
Unpaid rent: 42.00 including VAT per unpaid or returned payment. Interest shall be payable from the date on which the rent was due until the date on which the rent is actually paid. Interest will be charged at 4% above the base rate of the Bank of England.

Ending your Tenancy

Inventory check out costs (paid at end of tenancy): The cost of this depends on the size of the property, whether the property is furnished or unfurnished and whether there is an outdoor area belonging specifically to the property. Quotes can be obtained upon request. Any missed appointments or cancellations may incur a fee payable to the third-party inventory clerk.

Professional clean: This is charged on the same basis as the Inventory check out costs. Quotes can be obtained upon request.

About Domus Nova

Domus Nova is a member of The Property Ombudsman.
Domus Nova has a pending application for client money protection with Client Money Protect
Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme: Deposit Protection Service

United Kingdom 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.

Link to Fees:

Please note that the material information included in this advert is provided to Knight Frank by third parties and is provided here as a guide only. Some of the information provided (such as the rent, deposit or length of tenancy) is subject to change, depending on offers received by the landlord. While Knight Frank has taken steps to verify this information, we advise you to confirm the details of any such material information prior to any offer for the tenancy being submitted. If we are informed of changes to this information by the landlord, we will use all reasonable endeavours to update this as soon as practical.

Minimum Tenancy Length

This is the minimum amount of time the property is available to let on the day the property went on to the market. For more information about the amount of time the property is available for, please speak to a member of our team.

Tenant charges

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent a holding deposit will be payable which is equal to one week’s rent (if an AST) and two weeks’ rent (if not an AST), a tenancy deposit will also be payable which is equal to 6 weeks rent (if not an AST and/or the annual rent is over £50,000), or 5 weeks’ rent (if an AST and/or the annual rent is below £50,000). If the landlord agrees to you having a pet you may be required to pay a higher deposit (if not an AST) or higher weekly rent (if an AST).

You will also be required to pay the following:

Before the tenancy starts:
Deposit (usually equivalent of between five and six weeks' rent dependant on the annual rent)
Tenancy Agreement fee (£288 inclusive of VAT) (Non ASTs only)
Reference fee payable by each tenant/guarantor (£60 inclusive of VAT) (Non AST only)
Bank reference fee (refer to your bank as charges vary) (Non AST only)
Stamp Duty (on tenancies that amount to over £125,000)

During the tenancy:
Utilities (gas, electricity, water and telephone)
Council Tax
Television licence
Installation of cable/satellite (if permitted and applicable)
Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
Insurance (for your personal and own contents)
Garden maintenance

At the end of the tenancy:
Cleaning of the property
Inventory check-out (Non ASTs only)
Dilapidations (as agreed)

Knight Frank are members of the Property Redress Scheme (Consumer Redress Scheme) and RICS Dispute Resolution Service (Business Redress Scheme) and have Client Money protection with RICS Client Money Protection Scheme.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit our website.

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

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). For properties to rent in England, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided 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.

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.