Levels of Service Offered

TENANT FIND: 8.4% of rent (inc VAT)

INCLUDES:

• Market the property and accompany prospective Tenants on Viewings.
• Internal and external photos and floorplan
• Negotiate all offers received and secure a holding deposit from a prospective tenant
• Carry out stringent references of prospective tenants
• Collect and remit initial months’ rent received
• Hold the Tenant’s security deposit with the Deposit Protection Service
• Agree collection of any shortfall and payment method
• Provide tenant with method of payment
• Deduct any pre-tenancy invoices

RENT COLLECTION: 10.8% of rent (inc VAT)

INCLUDES:

• Market the property and accompany prospective Tenants on Viewings.
• Internal and external photos and floorplan
• Negotiate all offers received and secure a holding deposit from a prospective tenant
• Carry out stringent references of prospective tenants
• Hold the Tenant’s security deposit with the Deposit Protection Service
• Agree collection of any shortfall and payment method
• Provide tenant with method of payment
• Collect and remit the monthly rent received
• Deduct commission on a monthly basis
• Monthly statement of account
• Pursue non-payment of rent and provide advice on rent arrears actions

FULLY MANAGED: 14.4% of rent (inc VAT)

INCLUDES:

• Market the property and accompany prospective Tenants on Viewings.
• Internal and external photos and floorplan
• Negotiate all offers received and secure a holding deposit from a prospective tenant
• Carry out stringent references of prospective tenants
• Hold the Tenant’s security deposit with the Deposit Protection Service
• Agree collection of any shortfall and payment method
• Provide tenant with method of payment
• Collect and remit the monthly rent received
• Deduct commission and maintenance on a monthly basis
• Monthly statement of account
• Pursue non-payment of rent and provide advice on rent arrears actions
• Advise council tax and water providers of changes
• Arrange routine repairs and instruct approved contractors
• Hold keys throughout the tenancy term

Additional optional fees and charges

PREPARATION OF TENANCY AGREEMENT: £90 (inc VAT)

INVENTORY FEE: From £80 (unfurnished)

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

PROPERTY INSPECTION VISITS: From £72 (inc VAT)

• Number of visits optional

CHECK OUT SERVICE: From £70 (unfurnished)

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

PROFESSIONAL CLEAN: From £100

• Dependant on the number of bedrooms and/or size of the property and outbuidings

CARPET CLEAN: From £50

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

SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS £75 per alarm

• If required to be fitted by Groves

GAS SAFETY CHECK: From £75 (inc VAT)

• Dependent on the number of appliances to be checked

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE £95 (inc VAT)

LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT From: £125 (inc VAT)

VACANT PROPERTY CARETAKING From: £125 (inc VAT)

Services subject to an additional charge

SERVING OF NOTICES £80 (inc VAT)

• To terminate a tenancy when we are not managing the Premises

ALTERATIONS TO STANDARD TENANCY AGREEMENT £60 (inc VAT)

• Checking and making alterations requested by your solicitor to our standard tenancy agreement

INSTRUCTION OF CONTRACTORS DURING VOID PERIODS £24 (inc VAT)

• During void periods or if we are not managing the premises and payable in advance together with the cost of the contractor.

SUPERVISORY FEE 10% (inc VAT)

• On any maintenance or improvement works that cost over £300

PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR COUNTY COURT OR DPS £48 (inc VAT)

• Plus any other reasonable costs and expenses and attendance at court or on your behalf will be charged at £100 (incl VAT) plus our regional costs and expenses.