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Please note the charges listed below are the maximum fees that will be applied unless stated otherwise.

Fees/Charges in England from 1st June 2019

Permitted Charges in accordance with the Tenant Fee Act 2019 for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Holding Deposit max one week's rent. First months rent in advance.

Tenancy Deposit 5 or 6 weeks depending upon the rental amount.

Early termination(when requested by the tenant) a charge not exceeding the financial loss experienced by the landlord.

Late Rent interest charged at 3% above the Bank of England base rate when rent is more than 14 days late.

Lost key equivalent to the cost incurred (or security device).

Changing tenancy documents(after the commencement of tenancy) £50 inc VAT

Non-Housing Act tenancy fees not affected by the Tenant Fee Act 2019:

Tenancy Agreement £300 inc VAT. Extension Agreement £125 inc VAT

Company Reference £175 inc VAT. Administration £50 inc VAT

Damage Fee £90 inc VAT. Guarantor Reference per guarantor £100 inc VAT

Deed of Guarantee £75 inc VAT. Check-In (minimum fee) £72 inc VAT

Arrears Fee £30 inc VAT. Overpaid Rent Return £25 inc VAT. Pet Licence £75 inc VAT

BM Estates is a member of and covered by the Money Shield Client Money Protection Scheme. BM Estates is also a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman.

Letting Fee Information

The asking rent does not include letting fees. Our standard administration fee (which covers general administration and preparation of paperwork) is £xxx (£xxx+VAT). A security deposit, usually equivalent to six weeks rent, is also payable.

Depending on your circumstances and the property you select, one or more of the following may also be charged to you upfront;

• reference fees (including credit checks, bank, guarantor, previous landlord, etc)
• inventory fees, including check-in and check-out fees
• guarantor arrangement / application fees
• additional occupant fees
• pets disclaimer fees / additional pet deposit

Fees may be charged on a per person or per property basis, please call us on 0116 273 1414