A COMPLETE LETTING SERVICE 

 

Ville City offers the following services for residential lettings:

  • Free Property valuation
  • Marketing and listing on property portals
  • In-person viewings
  • Contract negotiations and completion (Lettings Hub)
  • Reference checks (Lettings Hub) including AML & Sanctions List and Right to Rent checks
  • Property compliance - we help you make your property fully compliant (gas safety check, Electrical Inspection Condition Report, Energy Performance Certificate…)

FEES

 

Sole Agent Letting Fee: 

  • 7% for SE15
  • 8% for surrounding areas


Multi Agent Letting Fee:

  • 9% for SE15
  • 10% for surrounding areas

 

Renewal Fee:

  • 5% letting fee for all properties when a new contract is signed.

FIXED FEES


1. Reference checks: £25 per applicant. Includes:

  • Credit check
  • AML (Anti-Money Laundering) & Sanctions List check
  • Right to Rent Check
  • Income and savings verification
  • Employment and Landlord references
  • Reference report


2. AML & Sanctions List check: £20 per tenant

 

3. Registration of the deposit (mandatory): £90 per registration 

Ville City is a member of My Deposits.co.uk and will provide a deposit certificate to the tenant and landlord.


*Each time a new contract is signed, a new registration is needed.

 

4. Gas safety certificate (mandatory): £100 (Valid for 1 year)

 

5. Energy Performance Certificate (mandatory): £100 (valid for 10 years)

A valid certificate is needed in order to advertise a property.



PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED


1. Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR - mandatory):

Five-year electrical safety check from 1st July 2020 (MANDATORY). Landlords must ensure every fixed electrical installation is inspected and tested by a qualified person every five years or in between tenancies (less than 5 years) depending on the condition of the electrical installation. A report of the results of the inspection and test will need to be provided to the tenants within 28 days. This report will also need to be retained until next check is due.


2. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT test):

The landlord needs to ensure that the electrical equipment in their rented property is maintained in order to prevent danger. It is recommended for PAT testing to be done every two years or between tenancies. This would include toasters, microwaves, kettles, etc...


3. Professional cleaning:

Prices vary on size of the property and if it is furnished or unfurnished.


4.  Inventory check in/out report:

Prices vary on size of the property and if it is furnished or unfurnished.