Fees


CLICK HERE to download our fees list in full or read our list below.

We strive to be transparent and upfront about any possible fees that may be payable.

Not all fees apply to every let - please ask.

Please Note: All Fees Include VAT.


Tenant Charges

For contracts signed before 1st June 2019

Signing Fee per tenant - £70
This is a fixed cost fee that can cover a variety of work depending on the individual circumstances of tenancy, including but not limited to conducting viewings negotiating the tenancy, verifying references and guarantor paperwork, undertaking right to rent checks and drawing up contracts.

Deposit - Minimum amount equivalent of month's rent

Rent - Minimum of month in advance

Change of occupancy within an existing tenancy - £100

Letter sent by Deu Estates or landlord or his agent regarding late or nonpayment of rent every 7 days - £30

Tenancy Renewal Fee - £20 per renewal

Tenant reference request - £20

Additional Administration Fee where Deposit is paid by a Third Party - £30

Additional Administration Fee if deposit is not paid within 30 days - £30

Out of Hours Call Charge including lock outs - £50

Cost to extra keys - £30 plus cost of keys

Charge for dishonoured cheque/direct debit - £30

Communication with tenants for breach of contract - £20 per letter or email or phone call

Refunding overpaid rent at the end of tenancy - £30


For contracts signed after 1st June 2019

Deposit - Minimum amount equivalent of month's rent

Rent - Minimum of a month's rent in advance

Out of Hours - £15 per hour & 45p per mile

Cost to extra keys - As per cost from retailer

Charge for dishonoured cheque/direct debit - As per banks charge

If a landlord allows pets within the property the rent will increase by £40 per pet per month.

All tenants require a UK Homeowner guarantor or pay the full rents in advance or use approved guarantor company i.e. Housing Hand
All tenants are referenced – Landlord, Credit, Employer etc
Tenant must pass Right to Rent to check
All contracts must be completed with 14 days

DEU ESTATES may make referral fees for passing businesses on to other companies.


Landlord Fees

Let Only Fees - 10.2% (8.5% + VAT)
Additional charges
- Letting fee – £125 will be charged for each letting of the property
- Renewal fee – £50 will be charged for negotiating an extension or renewal to an existing tenant
- Referencing – £14 per successful/unsuccessful tenant
Please also check Other Landlord Costs for additional services we provide.

Letting and Rent Collection - 13.2% (11% + VAT)
Additional charges
- Letting fee – £125 will be charged for each letting of the property
- Renewal fee – £50 will be charged for negotiating an extension or renewal to an existing tenant
- Referencing – £14 per successful/unsuccessful tenant
Please also check Other Landlord Costs for additional services we provide.

Fully Managed - 16.2% (13.5% + VAT)
Additional charges
- Letting fee – £125 will be charged for each letting of the property
- Renewal fee – £50 will be charged for negotiating an extension or renewal to an existing tenant
- Referencing – £14 per successful/unsuccessful tenant
Please also check Other Landlord Costs for additional services we provide.


Other Landlord Charges

Inventory Reports

Number of bedrooms:

1 Bedroom - Unfurnished, £85 | Furnished, £95
2 Bedrooms - Unfurnished, £90 | Furnished, £100
3 Bedrooms - Unfurnished, £95 | Furnished, £105
4 Bedrooms - Unfurnished, £100 | Furnished, £110
5 Bedrooms - Unfurnished, £105 | Furnished, £115
6 Bedrooms - Unfurnished, £120 | Furnished, £130
Per Extra Bedroom - Unfurnished, £20 | Furnished, £25

Dealing with Deposit disputes - £50

Check out Inspection and organising cleaners - £200

Anti-Money Laundering charges - £30

Gas Cert - £54

Portable Appliance Test - £100

Energy Performance Certificate - £75

Electric Certificate - £204

Fire Alarm Test Panel (6 monthly) - £100.80

Fire Alarm Test Non Panel (Yearly) - £54

Emergency Lighting - £54

Completing Forms for a new HMO - £230

Completing Forms for a HMO renewal - £120

Deposit Registration Fee - £72

Additional Property Inspections - £60

Serving of s.21 - £50

Serving of s.8 - £100

Copy of Statements - £20

Charge for having landlord payments by cheque - £10

Income and expenditure Report - £30

Court Appearance (not including expenses) - £200

DEU ESTATES may earn commission on preferred suppliers who offer us a competitive rate.


Seller's Fees

Sole or duel agency - 1.2% (1% plus VAT)

Please also check the other fees section for landlords for other documents you may have to provide.

You will need to find your own Conveyancing Team, we can point you towards solicitors within the area.

DEU Estates are registered for VAT GB 804 515650. We have Client Money Protection via The National Approved Letting Scheme.

We are a member of the Property Ombudsman for Lettings.

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