Renting a property involves completing a checklist of important actions before a tenancy can be finalised. There are also some actions that need to be repeated annually.
At AR Lettings we can manage these for Landlords so that they can relax knowing that everything is being taken care of and the tenant can move into a safe and comfortable home.
If you require any additional inspections.
These are £125.00 + VAT (£150.00) per inspection.
Arrangement of a professional asbestos survey/report, where required or considered appropriate, to identify the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials within relevant areas of the building and provide recommendations for their ongoing management.
Arrangement of a periodic reinspection of previously identified or presumed asbestos-containing materials to monitor their condition and determine whether any changes to the existing asbestos management arrangements are required.
£250.00 + VAT (£300.00)
If the client wishes to change from our Fully Managed service to the Tenant Find Only option, a payment of one-weeks rent will be required as a fee.
It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that the property is habitable and complies with Health and Safety requirements. In the event of a fire caused by an electricity fault in the property, the landlord may be found liable.
The fees for carrying out an inspection is £260.00 (+ VAT). There would be additional costs if the inspection fails.
Landlords are required to provide an Electrical Safety Certificate for each property every five years.
Landlords are required by Law to provide a Certificate of Energy Performance prior to the property being offered to Let every 10 years.
£130.00 + VAT (£168.00)
Arrangement and administration of a professional Fire Risk Assessment, where required or appropriate for the property/building. The assessment identifies potential fire hazards, persons at risk and any recommended measures required to maintain an appropriate standard of fire safety.
If there is a gas supply to the property landlords are required by law to provide an annual Gas Safety Certificate.
£135.00 + VAT (£162.00) for the inspection of the boiler and cooker hobs (if applicable).
Arrangement of a general Health & Safety review of the property/building to identify potential hazards, areas of concern and recommended actions to assist with the safe management of the premises.
Any subsequent specialist reports or remedial works are charged separately.
£150.00 + VAT (£180.00)
Arrangement of a Legionella risk assessment to identify and assess potential risks associated with the property’s water systems and provide appropriate recommendations to assist the landlord in meeting their health and safety responsibilities.
£450.00 + VAT (£540.00)
Arrangement of a follow-up inspection to review the existing Legionella risk assessment, identify any changes in risk and update recommendations where required.
£250.00 + VAT (£300.00)
Administration associated with the preparation and service of a notice seeking possession, where instructed by the landlord and where appropriate grounds and legal requirements are satisfied.This fee relates to the administration and service of the notice only and does not include solicitors’ fees, court fees, advocacy, possession proceedings or other associated legal costs. Independent legal advice may be required depending upon the circumstances.
£500.00 + VAT (£600.00). This fee is split into two stages:
- £250.00 + VAT for the preparation and service of the notice.
- A further £250.00 + VAT if the notice expires and we are required to instruct solicitors to proceed with the matter further.
Arrangement of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for electrical appliances provided with the property, where required or considered appropriate. This assists landlords in demonstrating that electrical appliances supplied for tenant use are being appropriately maintained and checked for safety.
For all tenancies starting on or after July 1
2020 landlords are required by law to have an EICR for the property.
It is the Landlords responsibility to ensure that the property is in keeping with Health and Safety requirements. In the event of a fire caused by electrical fault in the property, the Landlord may be found liable.
£260.00 + VAT (£342.00)
Administration of a proposed rent increase in accordance with the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and the Section 13 procedure. This includes reviewing the current rent against market conditions, liaising with the landlord and tenant, negotiating where appropriate, and preparing and serving the prescribed rent increase notice.
£275 + VAT (£330.00).
Administration fee for assisting with a Selective Licensing Application where the property falls within a local authority designated licensing area. This includes collating the relevant property and landlord information, preparing documentation and assisting with the application process.
Please note: the local authority’s licence/application fee is separate and will be payable in addition to our administration fee.
£175.00 + VAT (£210.00)
In accordance with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 (as amended), landlords must provide a working smoke alarm on each storey used as living accommodation and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room containing a fixed combustion appliance (excluding gas cookers). Required alarms must be in working order at the start of each new tenancy and repaired or replaced where a fault is reported.
Installation fees are £90.00 + VAT (£108.00) per detection unit.
It is a Legal requirement that all deposits are registered with a tenancy deposit scheme.
To register a deposit, there is an annual fee of £80.00 + VAT (£96.00).
