One Stop Estates - Services & Fees

Place Tenant

Once we find a suitable tenant we carry out the following: 

References & Credit Checks are taken which may include: work, bank statements, landlord, guarantor, County Court Judgement searches.  At our best endeavour, we will verify the references and you may choose to do also. 

Right to Rent Checks are carried out on all tenants to confirm residential status (passport, visa). 

Tenancy Agreement (A.S.T) is prepared for a period of 12 months. We may sign the tenancy agreement for and on behalf of the landlord. 

How to Rent Checklist – is forward to the tenants, along with the following certificates: Energy Performance ; Electrical ; Gas Safety . We can arrange these for you upon request. 

Deposit of 5 weeks rent is collected as deposit, against the cost of any damages and/or unpaid rent. The deposit will be protected with the Deposit Protection Service. The tenant also pays one months’ rent in advance. 

Full Management  The above plus the following: 

Inventory of the property is taken, including photographs. Cost £180 (inc.vat). 

Utilities are transferred into the tenants name (Gas, Electric, Water and Council Tax). 

Property Inspections are carried out throughout the tenancy you will be notified of any irregularities or maintenance issues. 

Maintenance & Repairs are arranged, at the landlord’s expense, using trusted trades-persons. Permission is always sought if an expense is to exceed £200 (a contingency sum for this amount is required). 

Rent Collection  Rents are collected monthly, in advance, and then transferred to your bank account within 3 working days of funds being cleared by our bank. Statements are sent monthly. 

Check-outs are carried out end of the tenancy - any costs for damages and/or unpaid rent will be deducted from the deposit and forwarded to the landlord (subject to the terms and conditions of the deposit scheme).

Fees (all fees are including VAT)

Place Tenant Only - 8.5% of the first years rent

Place Tenant & Full Management – 12% of the annual rent

Please Note: We offer an all inclusive management package. Unlike other agents, there are no additional fees for: Drawing up Tenancy Agreements; Deposit Insurance; Check ins & Check outs etc, etc....