An impeccably designed and elegant family home of circa 6,000 sq ft, situated on one of the finest squares in London. This outstanding Grade II listed property was built in 1845 by Thomas Cundy II as part of Sir Robert Grosvenor's vision for Belgravia.
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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.
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
Princes Gate, South Kensington SW7
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Presented by John D Wood & Co. - South Kensington Lettings
John D Wood & Co. South Kensington Lettings are pleased to present to rent this truly exceptional triplex apartment finished of a quality and finish rarely seen in the London rental market. more
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The following are permitted payments which we may request from you:
A) The rent b) A refundable tenancy deposit (reserved for any damages or defaults on the part of the tenant) capped at no more than five weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks' rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant, capped at £50, or reasonable costs incurred if higher e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant f) Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax; and g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device, where required under a tenancy agreement
Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.
Upper Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London W1K
Updated: one month ago
A five bedroom apartment of approximately 4,437 square feet more
Pricing information:
Lettings fees information
Lettings Fees & Charge for Tenants from September 2025: Central London
The asking rent does not include letting fees. Depending on your circumstances and the property you select, the following fees may apply:
For Assured Shorthold Tenancies:
In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 the following are permitted payments for AST tenancies:
• Rent*
• A capped Holding Deposit of 1 week’s rent.
• A capped Tenancy Deposit of 5 week’s rent for rent less than £50,000 per annum
• A capped Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent for rent above £50,000 per annum
• Payments in the event of a default
• Payment in the event of loss of keys
• Payment of £50 including VAT on a variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy
• Payment on early termination (surrender) of a tenancy
• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage, television license and communication services)
• Green deal charge (if applicable)
For Non Housing Act Tenancies** including Company Lets the following are fees and payments for nha tenancies:
• Rent*
• A Holding Deposit
• A Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent. This may be increased if you have a pet.
• Application for References is £90 inc VAT per person
• Contribution to the preparation of a Tenancy Agreement is £360 inc VAT per tenancy
• Extension, renewal, rent review, periodic or variation to tenancy documentation is £180 inc VAT per tenancy
• Inventory check out (paid at the end of the tenancy) is £150 - £350 inc VAT although there may be additional charges for larger properties.
• Payments in the event of a default
• Payment in the event of loss of keys
• Payment in respect of Council Tax, utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage) television license and communication services
• Green deal charge (if applicable)
The deposit figure displayed on this listing may vary depending on the terms of the tenancy and the rental figure agreed.
For all tenancies there are other costs that must be covered on top of the rent throughout the tenancy and at the end of a tenancy. These might include:
Utilities (gas or other fuel, electricity, water or sewage)
Council Tax
Television License
Installation of cable/satellite
Insurance (for your personal and own contents)
Garden maintenance
Cleaning to a professional standard
Inventory check out (paid at the end of a Non Housing Act tenancy including company lets)
Dilapidations
Replacement key or security device costs
Late payment of rent interest charged at 3% above Bank of England based rate Reasonable costs will be charged to the tenant should the Landlord agree to an early termination (surrender) of the tenancy agreement at the tenants request.
*Rents are advertised weekly or monthly but will be payable monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or annually in advance.
**For an Assured Shorthold tenancy (AST) to be granted the following must apply: The rent is less than £100,000 per annum, the Tenant is a private individual, it is the Tenant’s main home and the Landlord does not live at the property. If one of the above does not apply, a Non Housing Act tenancy will be granted.
For further information on the above please contact our office and request our “Information for Prospective Tenants for AST” or “Information for Prospective Tenants for nha” document.
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The Bishops Avenue, East Finchley N2
Updated: 2 days ago
**short let** An imposing residence full of splendour and glamour situated on The Bishops Avenue- a prestigious and coveted address. more
When renting a property, there are various costs that you will need to take into consideration when making an offer.
Below, we have outlined the applicable charges payable when renting a home from Chestertons:
- Tenant administration fee: £222 (inc. VAT) This is payable after your offer has been accepted and we have proceeded to draw up a tenancy agreement. - Reference fee for each Tenant or Guarantor: £42. This is payable when you have agreed to undergo the independent referencing process. References are carried out by an independent Third Party. - Renewal administration fee: £96 (inc. VAT). This is payable upon renewal, should you and your landlord mutually agree to renew the tenancy for a further term. - Inventory charges. In most lets, tenants will be responsible for paying for the inventory check out costs upon ending a tenancy. The cost is approximately £95 - £250 (Plus VAT) dependent on the size of the property. When budgeting prior to your home search, do not forget to also factor in your Tenancy Deposit, which is usually the equivalent of 6 weeks' rent. Tenants will also normally be responsible for paying for a professional clean at the end of the tenancy.
Should you have any queries regarding the charges and costs associated with renting a property, please do not hesitate to contact one of our lettings consultants who shall be happy to explain these in further detail.
Princes Gate, Knightsbridge, London SW7, United Kingdom
Updated: 24 days ago
Description
Set on the eighth floor of a prestigious, securely managed building in Knightsbridge, this exceptional apartment extends to over 6,300 sq ft and enjoys sweeping views across London and Hyde Park.… more
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:
Presented by Knight Frank - Knightsbridge Lettings
Princes Gate, Knightsbridge, London SW7
Updated: 23 days ago
Sensational 5 bedroom penthouse overlooking Hyde Park. more
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.