Below is a brief breakdown of our standard landlord fees. For more information about these fees please contact our Lettings Department direct on 01793 431 725 or by email at enquiries@richardjames.info
Service options and commissions
| Whats included | Full Management | Find Tenant Only |
| Fees Chargable | 12.5% & VAT (15% Inclusive) | 1 month`s rent & VAT |
| Market Appraisal | ü | ü |
| Comprehensive marketing of the property | ü | ü |
| Arrange and conduct accompanied viewings | ü | ü |
| Negotiating tenancy terms | ü | ü |
| Applicant referencing | ü | ü |
| Preparation of Tenancy Agreements | ü | ü |
| Preparation of Inventory and schedule of conditions | ü | ü |
| Advising you in relation to steps to be taken to ensure legal compliance prior to tenancy commencement | ü | ü |
| Collect and hold security deposit as stakeholder | ü | ü |
| Collect and distribute cleared funds for initial months rent | ü | ü |
| Notify service providers of new tenancy | ü | |
| Collection and distribution of monthly rental payments | ü | |
| Hold keys to the property | ü | |
| Carry out routine property inspections | ü | |
| Notify service providers on ongoing changes to occupancy | ü | |
| Carrying out move out inspections | ü | |
| Negotiating end of tenancy settlements | ü | |
| Point of contact for tenants | ü | |
| Managing property maintenance issues | ü | |
| Managing tenancy queries or disputes | ü | |
| Rent Protection Service | ü |
Additional fees and charges
| Charges | Fee |
| Registration of deposit monies | £35 + VAT (£42 inclusive) |
| Richard James rent guarantee (per month) | £20 + VAT (£24 inclusive) |
| Fixed term tenancy renewals | £75 + VAT (£90 inclusive) |
| Contractual periodic tenancy renewals | £40 + VAT (£48 inclusive) |
| Admin fee for 1-2 bedroom properties | £300 + VAT (£360 inclusive) |
| Admin fee for 3-4 bedroom properties | £350 + VAT (£420 inclusive) |
| Admin fee for 5+ bedroom properties | £400 + VAT (£480 inclusive) |
| Requested change to our standard tenancy agreement terms (for each draft change) | £50 + VAT (£60 inclusive) |
| Move out inspection 1-2 bedroom properties | £150 + VAT (£180 inclusive) |
| Move out inspection 3-4 bedroom properties | £180 + VAT (£216 inclusive) |
| Move out inspection 5+ bedroom properties | £220 + VAT (£264 inclusive) |
| Additional property inspections | £35 + VAT (£42 inclusive) |
| Energy Performance Certificate | £80 + VAT (£96 inclusive) |
| Court attendance | £200 + VAT per day (£240 inclusive) |
| Change of ownership | £150 + VAT (£180 inclusive) |
| Co-ordinating property refurbishments (not including general repairs and maintenance) | 10% + VAT of total cost |
| Co-ordinating property refurbishments prior to initial tenancy | 10% + VAT of total cost |
| Aborted tenancy fee | An amount in proportion to what has been performed until you confirm cancellation in writing |
| Administration charge to process a claim through TDS arbitration (NB move out inspection must have been carried out by Richard James | £250 + VAT (£300 inclusive) |
| Charges | Fee |
| Registration of deposit monies | £35 + VAT (£42 inclusive) |
| Fixed term tenancy renewals | £90 + VAT (£108 inclusive) |
| Contractual periodic tenancy renewals | £60 + VAT (£72 inclusive) |
| Requested change to our standard tenancy agreement terms (for each draft change) | £50 + VAT (£60 inclusive) |
| Move out inspection 1-2 bedroom properties | £250 + VAT (£300 inclusive) |
| Move out inspection 3-4 bedroom properties | £300 + VAT (£360 inclusive) |
| Move out inspection 5+ bedroom properties | £350 + VAT (£420 inclusive) |
| Additional property inspections | £75 + VAT (£90 inclusive) |
| Preparation and service of Section 21 notice | £100 + VAT (£120 inclusive) |
| Energy Performance Certificate | £80 + VAT (£96 inclusive) |
| Change of ownership | £200 + VAT (£240 inclusive) |
| Co-ordinating property refurbishments (not including general repairs and maintenance) | 10% + VAT of total cost |
| Co-ordinating property refurbishments prior to initial tenancy | 10% + VAT of total cost |
| Aborted tenancy fee | An amount in proportion to what has been performed until you confirm cancellation in writing |
| Administration charge to process a claim through TDS arbitration (NB move out inspection must have been carried out by Richard James | £500 + VAT (£600 inclusive) |
- + Full Management
Charges Fee Registration of deposit monies £35 + VAT (£42 inclusive) Richard James rent guarantee (per month) £20 + VAT (£24 inclusive) Fixed term tenancy renewals £75 + VAT (£90 inclusive) Contractual periodic tenancy renewals £40 + VAT (£48 inclusive) Admin fee for 1-2 bedroom properties £300 + VAT (£360 inclusive) Admin fee for 3-4 bedroom properties £350 + VAT (£420 inclusive) Admin fee for 5+ bedroom properties £400 + VAT (£480 inclusive) Requested change to our standard tenancy agreement terms (for each draft change) £50 + VAT (£60 inclusive) Move out inspection 1-2 bedroom properties £150 + VAT (£180 inclusive) Move out inspection 3-4 bedroom properties £180 + VAT (£216 inclusive) Move out inspection 5+ bedroom properties £220 + VAT (£264 inclusive) Additional property inspections £35 + VAT (£42 inclusive) Energy Performance Certificate £80 + VAT (£96 inclusive) Court attendance £200 + VAT per day (£240 inclusive) Change of ownership £150 + VAT (£180 inclusive) Co-ordinating property refurbishments (not including general repairs and maintenance) 10% + VAT of total cost Co-ordinating property refurbishments prior to initial tenancy 10% + VAT of total cost Aborted tenancy fee An amount in proportion to what has been performed until you confirm cancellation in writing Administration charge to process a claim through TDS arbitration (NB move out inspection must have been carried out by Richard James £250 + VAT (£300 inclusive) - + Find Tenant Only
Charges Fee Registration of deposit monies £35 + VAT (£42 inclusive) Fixed term tenancy renewals £90 + VAT (£108 inclusive) Contractual periodic tenancy renewals £60 + VAT (£72 inclusive) Requested change to our standard tenancy agreement terms (for each draft change) £50 + VAT (£60 inclusive) Move out inspection 1-2 bedroom properties £250 + VAT (£300 inclusive) Move out inspection 3-4 bedroom properties £300 + VAT (£360 inclusive) Move out inspection 5+ bedroom properties £350 + VAT (£420 inclusive) Additional property inspections £75 + VAT (£90 inclusive) Preparation and service of Section 21 notice £100 + VAT (£120 inclusive) Energy Performance Certificate £80 + VAT (£96 inclusive) Change of ownership £200 + VAT (£240 inclusive) Co-ordinating property refurbishments (not including general repairs and maintenance) 10% + VAT of total cost Co-ordinating property refurbishments prior to initial tenancy 10% + VAT of total cost Aborted tenancy fee An amount in proportion to what has been performed until you confirm cancellation in writing Administration charge to process a claim through TDS arbitration (NB move out inspection must have been carried out by Richard James £500 + VAT (£600 inclusive)
