Landlord Fees & Charges
LETTING & MANAGEMENT SERVICE
16.8% of Monthly Rent (Inc. VAT)
Includes
- Assess the property and agree a rental figure and marketing strategy with the Landlord.
- Advertise the property on the Crown Home website and major property portals.
- Conduct accompanied viewings with prospective tenants.
- Negotiate offers and tenancy terms.
- Carry out tenant referencing through an approved third-party referencing provider.
- Conduct Right to Rent checks on all adult occupiers.
- Prepare and execute the Tenancy Agreement.
- Collect and protect the security deposit with the DPS Custodial Scheme and serve the Prescribed Information.
- Serve all required statutory tenancy documentation.
- Arrange an independent inventory and schedule of condition.
- Collect rent, deduct commission and remit the balance with monthly statements.
- Monitor rent payments and chase arrears.
- Upon written instruction, serve a Section 13 Notice to increase rent in accordance with the Housing Act 1988 (as amended).
- Hold keys securely and act as the tenant's primary day-to-day point of contact.
- Notify utility suppliers and the local authority of changes in occupation.
- Conduct two routine property inspections during each 12-month period and provide written reports.
- Arrange day-to-day repairs and maintenance up to £300 (Inc. VAT) per individual instruction without prior approval.
- Obtain Landlord approval before instructing works exceeding the authorised limit (except in emergencies).
- Authorise emergency repairs where necessary to protect the property, comply with legal obligations or ensure tenant safety.
- Arrange statutory safety inspections including Gas Safety Certificates and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
- Manage the tenancy deposit return process, including proposed deductions and DPS disputes.
- Carry out follow-up Right to Rent checks where legally required.
- Review and update the Private Rented Sector Database information where applicable.
- Where instructed, pay service charges and other property-related outgoings from available client funds.
LET & RENT COLLECTION SERVICE
10.8% of Monthly Rent (Inc. VAT)
Includes
- Assess the property and agree a rental figure and marketing strategy.
- Advertise the property on the Crown Home website and major property portals.
- Conduct accompanied viewings.
- Negotiate offers and tenancy terms.
- Carry out independent tenant referencing.
- Conduct Right to Rent checks.
- Prepare and execute the Tenancy Agreement.
- Register the security deposit with the DPS Custodial Scheme and serve Prescribed Information.
- Serve statutory tenancy documentation.
- Arrange an independent inventory.
- Arrange key handover.
- Collect rent monthly.
- Deduct commission and remit the balance with monthly statements.
- Monitor rent payments.
- Notify the Landlord promptly of arrears.
- Chase arrears where necessary.
- Upon written instruction, serve a Section 13 Notice for annual market rent increases.
ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES
Fees may be reviewed on 30 days' written notice. Amounts shown below are customer-facing prices stated as inclusive of VAT where marked.
Letting Service Set Up Package Fee £480 (Inc VAT)
Referencing £60 (Inc VAT)
Deposit Registration Fee £60 (Inc VAT)
Landlord AML / ID Check (Initial and Annual Refresh) £12 (Inc VAT)
Right to Rent Check £60 (Inc VAT)
Tenancy Agreement £300 (Inc VAT)
Non-Resident Landlord Scheme Application (Arrangement Fee) From £120 (Inc VAT)
PRS Database Registration Assistance £72 (Inc VAT)
Transfer Rent to an Overseas Account £15 (Inc VAT) per transaction
Section 8 Notice (Arrangement Fee) £240 (Inc VAT)
Service of Section 13 Notice (Rent Increase) From £300 (Inc VAT)
Tenancy Variation / Replacement Tenancy Documentation (NHAT only) £120 (Inc VAT)
Tenancy Handover Fee (Termination) £420 (Inc VAT)
Non-Resident Landlord Tax Administration (Per Quarter) From £90 (Inc VAT)
Consolidated Statement for Non-Resident Landlords (Per Property) £75 (Inc VAT)
Landlord Tax Year Summary (Per Tax Year) £120 (Inc VAT)
Bookkeeping / Income & Expenditure Report (Per Tax Year) £120 (Inc VAT)
Re-sending Landlord Statement £60 (Inc VAT)
Change of Sharer £250 (Inc VAT)
Acting as Power of Attorney £250 (Inc VAT)
Court Attendance (Per Day) £400 (Inc VAT)
Deposit Dispute Fee £360 (Inc VAT)
Vacant Period Utility Bills Management £100 (Inc VAT)
Additional Property Visits £120 (Inc VAT)
Additional Works Administration £120 (Inc VAT)
Works Supervision (Works over £2,500) 12% of the Net Invoiced Cost + VAT
Inventory Check-in £144–£360 (Inc VAT), depending on property size
Inventory Check-out £144–£360 (Inc VAT), depending on property size
Pre-tenancy Cleaning From £96–£600 (Inc VAT)
Selective / Additional Licence Application (Arrangement Fee) From £360 (Inc VAT), plus licence fee
HMO Licence Application From £360 (Inc VAT), plus licence fee
MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) Service From £350 (Inc VAT)
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Arrangement Fee From £42 (Inc VAT), plus contractor cost
Gas Safety Certificate Arrangement Fee From £42 (Inc VAT), plus contractor cost
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Arrangement Fee From £42 (Inc VAT), plus contractor cost
FCU (Fan Coil Unit) Service £350 (Inc VAT)
HIU (Heat Interface Unit) Service From £350 (Inc VAT)
Management Functions for Non-Managed Properties (Per Hour) From £300 (Inc VAT)