Landlords Charges

Scale of Letting Charges - Landlords

1Tenant Find Service

Letting fee equivalent to 60% (50% + VAT) of the agreed gross calendar monthly rent or £390.00 (£325 + VAT), whichever is the greater, payable following notification of satisfactory tenant reference and credit check, inclusive of all services as detailed within the Agency Agreement & Terms of Engagement.

2Let Only Service:

Letting fee equivalent to 75% (62½% + VAT) of the agreed gross calendar month rent or £594.00 (£495 + VAT), whichever is the greater, payable at the outset of the tenancy and deducted from the first month’s rent, inclusive of all services as detailed within the Agency Agreement & Terms of Engagement: Upon instructions to re-let the property, the Letting Fee will reduce to £540 (£450 plus VAT).

3Full Management Service:

Initial letting fee of £270.00 (£225.00 + VAT) and thereafter 13.2% (11% + VAT) commission on monthly rent collected, minimum commission charge £54.00 (£45.00 + VAT) inclusive of all services as detailed within the Agency Agreement & Terms of Engagement. Upon instructions to re-let the property, the Initial Letting fee will reduce to £234.00 (£195.00 + VAT)

Other Charges:

1 2 3
Inventory & Schedule of Condition £99.00 (£82.50 + VAT) Incl. of Letting Fee
Collection of Security Bond (incl. registration with TDS) £30.00 (£25.00 + VAT) Incl. of Letting Fee
Inspections & Reports £54.00 (£45.00 + VAT) Incl. of commission
Checkout Inspection £99.00 (£82.50 + VAT) Incl. of commission
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) £78.00 (£65.00 + VAT)
Advertising Internet (Rightmove, OnTheMarket etc.) Incl. in commission/fee / Other (Paper Media) - By Arrangement
Viewings (where required through agent) £9.00 (£7.50 + VAT) Incl. of Letting Fee
HomeLet Optimum Reference (charge per month) 12 months legal and eviction expenses cover £7.80 (£6.50 + VAT) / month
Keys Duplication and Testing of Extra Key (each) £6.00 (£5.00 + VAT)
Copying of Tenancy Agreement For Forwarding to Mortgagors (if required) £12.00 (£10.00 + VAT)
Minor Works (less than £500) charged at contractors cost Incl. of commission
Major Works (cost over a £500) Obtaining estimates and any certification - 12% (10% + VAT)
Legionella Risk Assessment (Risk Assessment Inspection) £60.00 (£50.00 + VAT)
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England Regulation) 2015 Inspection and Testing Incl. with Cond. Sch. / Installation of Alarm(s) typically £24.00 (£20.00 + VAT)
Smoke Alarm, 10 year sealed unit £17.50 (£14.58 + VAT)
Combined Smoke & CO Alarm, 10 year sealed unit £30.00 (£25.00 + VAT)
CO Detector, 10 year sealed unit £27.50 (£22.92 + VAT)
Dispute Resolution (TDS/COURT) £150.00/HR (£125.00 + VAT)

All the above charges detail VAT at the prevailing rate

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  • tenancy deposit scheme member
  • property redress scheme

Why Choose Leonards?

  • Long established agent
  • Knowledgeable and attentive staff
  • High level of customer service
  • Flexible letting options
  • Clear and concise agency agreement
  • Transparent charging structure
  • Understanding your particular requirements
  • Robust tenancy agreements
  • Realistic rental appraisals
  • Quality letting particulars
  • Extensive marketing package
  • Tenant waiting database
  • Fully vetted referencing
  • DVD inventory and condition schedule
  • Government backed Tenancy Deposit Scheme
  • Full client money protection
  • Database of reliable tradespersons
  • Regulated letting service
  • Prompt rental payout with statement
  • Dedicated property manager

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Hull Letting & Estate Agent

Leonards are an independent partnership established in 1884 as a mixed practice firm of land and estate agents, letting agents, property managers, valuers and chartered surveyors in Hull and East Yorkshire. With such experience comes in depth knowledge meaning we uphold our traditional values whilst providing a modern professional service that is tailored to your individual needs. We not only aim to market your property, but with our helpful and enthusiastic staff we aim to achieve a high level of customer service leading to a successful conclusion of your property transaction.

Hull Office

  • 512 Holderness Road
  • Hull
  • East Yorkshire
  • HU9 3DS

Brough Office

  • 59 Welton Road
  • Brough
  • East Yorkshire
  • HU15 1AB


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