Landlord Fees

As specialist in the retirement property sector Girlings offer competitive fees to our landlords.

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Initial fees including management fees are shown below:

All fees include VAT

Lettings Appraisal Fee – £100.00

A representative of Girlings will visit the property and prepare a letting appraisal. We will provide a written report with any recommendations for works to be done prior to letting the property. We will then market the property to find a tenant. Please note: we reserve the right to refuse to market the property on your behalf if such works are not carried out. (Payable on signing our terms and conditions of business)

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Fully Managed Service Fee

Year One – 18% of monthly rent payable (e.g. £126 pcm fee based on a rent of £700 pcm)

Year Two and each subsequent year of the same tenancy – 12% of monthly rent payable (e.g. £84 pcm fee based on a rent of £700 pcm)

Services included in this fee:

• Agree the rental value
• Provide guidance on compliance with statutory provisions and letting consents
• Market the property on relevant portals
• Advise on non-resident tax status and HMRC (if relevant)
• Demand, collect and remit the monthly rent
• Deduct any pre-tenancy invoices
• Pursue non-payment of rent and provide advice on rent arrears actions
• Undertake an annual routine visit and notify the outcome to the landlord
• Arrange routine repairs and instruct approved contractors (providing quotes)
• Security deposit dilapidation negotiations
• Manage tenant queries and complaints

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Tenancy Set Up Fee – £372 including commission

This fee is deducted from the first month’s rent.

Services included in this fee:

• Arranging of Tenancy Agreement and Referencing
• Inventory and Accompanied Check In
• Deposit Registration fees – Register landlord and tenant details and protect the security deposit.
• Land Registry Searches

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Pre Tenancy Fees – Arranging and facilitating statutory compliance.

Please note: Landlords are not obliged to order compliance via Girlings and are welcome to arrange their own reports and certificates.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) & floorplan – £84

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) – £222– (£192 inc VAT plus £30 admin fee) – there may be additional costs if minor works or a new consumer unit/ isolator is required. Please note: EICR is compulsory for Girlings landlords

Alterations to Tenancy agreement – £50 – minimum administration fee

IF APPLICABLE

Selective Licensing – £300 Handling local authority licensing application in required council areas

Gas Safety Certificate (GSR) – £30

Accreditation

Girlings are proud to be members of key governing bodies, ensuring that our landlords receive the highest level of customer service.