Are You a Landlord?

At Jones Robinson, we understand that every property and landlord is different and that landlords let a property for a variety of reasons.

Letting your property requires careful planning. You will need a professional agent that you know you can trust. We work with all types of landlords as detailed below and will work with you to ensure that becoming/being a landlord is as stress-free as possible. Our dedicated and qualified staff will use their experience and expertise to deliver a first class service and support you at every step.

We can also offer you peace of mind with our emergency cover for your central heating and hot water, click on the link below for details of Jones Robinson Active Care.

To understand how we can tailor fit a service for you, contact us on 01635 581991.
 

ARLA Propertymark Members

As members of ARLA Propertymark, our company:

• Is backed by a Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme *
• Has experienced and trained professionals who are required to undertake regular training
• Keeps up to date with complex legislative changes and best practice
• Submits independently audited financial accounts to Propertymark
• Is checked to ensure we meet all legal obligations
• Adheres to a nationally recognised Code of Practice
• Holds professional indemnity insurance

* As a Propertymark protected organisation, our Client Money Handling Procedures are covered in Propertymark’s Conduct and Membership Rules at https://www.propertymark.co.uk/media/1045366/conduct-and-membership-rules.pdf

LANDLORD CHARGES

We believe in being completely upfront regarding our fees - so you can manage the cost effectively and don't have to worry about any hidden charges along the way.

The percentages below are applied in each case to the monthly rent payable by the tenant under the tenancy agreement, and are all inclusive of VAT.

Sole Agency                                                                                   

Rent Collection Service – 11.6% (9% plus VAT)          

Premier Rent Collection Service – 13.2% (11% plus VAT)

Managed Service – 15.6% (13% plus VAT)   

Premier Managed Service – 18% (15% plus VAT)       

The above are subject to a set up fee equivalent to 13 days rent plus VAT

Inventory Costs may be applicable including updating and re-typing – these costs vary dependent upon whether the Property is Furnished or Unfurnished and upon the size of the Property – please contact the Office for further information.

A reference charge will be applied to your account at the cost of £48 (£40 plus VAT) for each person added as either a tenant or guarantor to each tenancy.

Additional Charges

1. Tenancy lease extension/renewal - £90 Inc. VAT.

2. Providing additional printed copies of the tenancy agreement or inventory £36 Inc. VAT.

3. Checking and making any alterations requested by the Landlord’s solicitor to our standard Tenancy Agreement: £60.00 including VAT per hour or part of an hour.

4. Visits during a void period using our caretaking service £72.00 including VAT for one visit each week during office hours.

5. A supervisory fee of 9% Inc. VAT of the total cost of any works required at a property in excess of £800.

6. A supervisory fee of 9% Inc. VAT of the partial or total refurbishment of the Property costs.

7. If the Landlord is not resident in the UK the Agent will charge an administration fee of £36.00 each quarter for tax retention and completion of the documentation required by the Centre for Non Residents.

8. Cost to hire electric/oil fired heaters when tenants are without heating is subject to a fee of £12.00 including VAT per heater per day.

9. Preparation of documentation for County Court proceedings or TDS adjudication will be £120.00 including VAT and attendance at court or any tribunal on the Landlord’s behalf will be charged at £240.00 including VAT per half day.

10. Duplicate/copy statements can be provided to the Landlord or accountant for a fee of £12.00 including VAT per statement or £120.00 including VAT for all the statements covering a tax year.

11. Arrangement a residential EPC £96.00 including VAT.

12. If a tenant/s introduced to the property by Jones Robinson enters into a binding contract to purchase the property a fee of 1.8% Inc. VAT of the purchase price is payable to Jones Robinson within 10 days following the completion of the sale.