Landlord Fees
At Bath Property Rentals, we value transparency and fairness. Below is a detailed overview of our commission rates, standard service fees, and one-off charges for landlords.
Commission, Fees and Service Charges
| Service | Description | Ex. VAT | Inc. VAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Letting Services |
| £0 | £0 | |
| Full Management Service |
| 16.0% | 19.2% | |
| Rent Collection Service |
| 12.0% | 14.4% | |
| Tenant Introduction Only |
| See details | See details | |
Minimum fee: £750 + VAT (£900 including VAT) per tenancy term. All fees are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.
Initial Charges
| Service | Description | Ex. VAT | Inc. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) | Arrange for an EPC to be commissioned to meet your landlord’s responsibilities under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 | £60 | £72 |
| Tenancy Agreement / Occupation Contract | Provide, negotiate and agree with your tenant a tenancy agreement to include additional clauses or amendments requested by you and/or your tenant | £275 | £330 |
| Tenant Referencing | Tenant referencing (per tenant) | £50 per person | £60 per person |
| Student Application Fee | Student Application Fee (per tenant/occupier) | £50 per person | £60 per person |
| Right to Rent Checks | Tenant Right to Rent checks (per tenant/occupier) | £20 per person | £24 per person |
| Supervision of an agreement presented by a third-party to the landlord | Arranging for a tenancy agreement which we have not prepared to be checked for you. | £325 | £390 |
| Tenancy Addenda Negotiation | Contract negotiation, amending terms and updating your tenancy agreement during the tenancy | £50 | £60 |
| Inventory Administration – beginning of tenancy Unfurnished | Administering the inventory at the start of the tenancy to include considering any tenant requests to make changes to the inventory (cost of providing an inventory set out below) | £135 | £162n |
| Inventory Administration – end of tenancy Unfurnished | Administering the inventory at the end of the tenancy to include considering any tenant requests to make changes to the inventory (cost of providing an inventory set out below) | £135 | £162n |
| Inventory Administration – beginning of tenancy Furnished | Administering the inventory at the start of the tenancy to include considering any tenant requests to make changes to the inventory (cost of providing an inventory set out below) | £150 | £180 |
| Inventory Administration – end of tenancy Furnished | Administering the inventory at the end of the tenancy to include considering any tenant requests to make changes to the inventory (cost of providing an inventory set out below) | £150 | £180 |
| Studio (Unfurnished) | Instructing an inventory provider to attend the property to undertake the creation of an inventory prior to the start of the tenancy | £140 | £168 |
| Studio (Furnished) | Same as above | £160 | £192 |
| 1 bed (Unfurnished) | Same as above | £150 | £180 |
| 1 bed (Furnished) | Same as above | £170 | £204 |
| 2 bed (Unfurnished) | Same as above | £160 | £192n |
| 2 bed (Furnished) | Same as above | £180 | £216n |
| 3 bed (Unfurnished) | Same as above | £170 | £204n |
| 3 bed (Furnished) | Same as above | £190 | £228n |
| 4 bed (Unfurnished) | Same as above | £180 | £216n |
| 4 bed (Furnished) | Same as above | £200 | £240n |
| 4 bed + (Unfurnished) | Same as above | £190 | £228n |
| 4 bed + (Furnished) | Same as above | £210 | £252n |
Deposit Services
| Service | Description | Ex. VAT | Inc. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit Compliance Fee | Fee for processing a deposit / deposit replacement product and complying with the legal requirements of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) on your behalf. Chargeable every 12 months or part thereof on the tenancy anniversary date. | £50 | £60 |
| To respond on your behalf to your tenants deposit / deposit replacement dispute where we provide Full Management | Upon your tenants registering a dispute, advise you on the details of your tenants claim, formulate your response and submit this to the adjudicator with appropriate evidence for final adjudication. | £25 | £30 |
| To respond on your behalf to your tenants deposit / deposit replacement dispute where we do not provide Full Management | Upon your tenants registering a dispute, advise you on the details of your tenants claim, formulate your response and submit this to the adjudicator with appropriate evidence for final adjudication. | £200 | £240 |
| Deposit Transfer | Facilitating the transfer of your tenant’s deposit to you where we have been previously holding and protecting it in the TDS | £50 | £60 |
Tenancy Extensions & Rent Reviews
| Service | Description | Ex. VAT | Inc. VAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal / Rent Review Fee | Contract negotiation, amending and updating terms and arranging a further tenancy and agreement | £250 | £300 | |
| Change of Sharers (Tenant Introduction Service) | Contract negotiations and processing a change of sharer, amending and updating terms and preparing a new tenancy agreement. | £275 | £330 | |
General Fees
| Service | Description | Ex. VAT | Inc. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee for transfers to non-UK bank account | Fee for transferring rent and other payments to a Non-UK Bank Account charged per transaction | £25 | £30 |
| Annual statement of income and expenditure | Provision of a statement of income and expenditure on an annual basis to assist in the completion of your Tax Return | £85 | £102 |
| Quarterly tax submission for non-UK residents with no HMRC approval | To remit and balance the financial return to HMRC quarterly – and respond to any specific query relating to the return from the landlord or HMRC | £100 per quarter | £120 per quarter |
| Annual tax declaration for non-UK resident with HMRC approval | Submitting to HMRC an annual declaration for non-UK resident landlords who have HMRC approval – and respond to any specific query relating to the return from the landlord or HMRC | £40 | £48 |
| Annual statutory landlord rental income notification to HMRC | Submitting on your behalf an annual return to HMRC for non-UK resident landlords– and respond to any specific query relating to the return from the landlord or HMRC | £15 | £18 |
| Copy statements (each month’s statement, or part thereof) – per request | Provision of Copy statements (each month’s statement, or part thereof) – per request | £25 | £30 |
| Additional property visits, price per visit | To attend for specific requests such as neighbour disputes; more visits are required to monitor the tenancy; or any maintenance-linked visit | £55 | £66 |
| Repairs (full management only). When the net costs of work exceeds £750.00 +VAT and an estimate is necessary – based on the total net invoice of works. | Arranging access and assessing costs with contractor; Ensuring work has been carried out in accordance with the specification of works; Retaining any warranty or guarantee as a result of any works | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Arrange redecoration full management only based on total net invoice of works | Arranging access and assessing costs with contractor; Ensuring work has been carried out in accordance with the specification of works: Retaining any warranty or guarantee as a result of any works | 10.0% | 12.0% |
To obtain an estimate of works for redecoration or refurbishment. (This will be deducted from our final fee if you decide to proceed) | Obtaining more than two contractors quotes works for redecoration and submitting them to you for approval. | £100 | £120 |
| Court attendances – per day or part thereof | Attending Court Proceedings with your appointed Solicitor as a Landlord witness | £200 | £240 |
| Service of Section 21 Notice or Notice to Quit to end a tenancy | Upon instructions prepare and serve a Section 21 Notice or Notice to Quit in order to bring your tenant’s tenancy to an end. | £175 | £210 |
| Service Notice under Renting Homes (Wales) Act | Upon instructions prepare and serve notice to bring your tenant’s tenancy to an end under The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 | £50 | £60 |
| Service of Section 8 possession notice | Upon instructions prepare and serve a Section 8 in order to bring your tenant’s tenancy to an end. | £175 | £210 |
| Arrange Legionella risk assessment | A landlord has responsibility to assess and control the risk of Legionella under the HSE revised Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems | £125 | £150 |