Open afternoon - Friday 3 - 4PM - please call to enquireCharming one bedroom apartment with a lovely private courtyard situated in the picturesque village of Boxford as part of a large country house. With its own separate entrance the stairs lead up to an open plan kitchen/dining with a gas top cooker, electric oven, fridge freezer and plenty of cupboard space. Further to this, is a sitting room/snug and a good sized double bedroom with a modern ensuite bathroom. The apartment is newly renovated, partly furnished and with new curtains and blinds throughout.The village offers a range of amenities, including two pubs, a primary school, village’s stores, post office, doctor’s surgery and more. With great access to Colchester for the mainline station as well as more extensive amenities.* water bills inc*
Pricing information: Lettings fees information Lettings Fees & Charge for Tenants from August 2022: Long Melford
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 refundable 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</b> the following are fees and payments for nha tenancies:
•Rent* •A refundable Holding Deposit •A Tenancy Deposit of 6 week’s rent. This may be increased if you have a pet. •Application for References is £60 inc VAT per person •Contribution to the preparation of a Tenancy Agreement is £120 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 £120 - £180 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 thoroughout 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 and communication services 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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