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Tenant Fees and Information

At Samuel Estates, we take immense pride in providing all our applicants and existing tenants with a clear and detailed list of all application and tenancy fees.

All our current fees are shown inclusive of VAT at the standard rate of 20%.

When you rent a property, there are several costs to consider; which may vary depending on the area and the type of let.

These costs will include stand-alone and on-going items:

Summary of Tenant Fees and Conditions

  • Rent – One month’s advance rent when you move in and on-going monthly rent throughout the tenancy, unless you’ve agreed on a different frequency with your landlord.
  • Security deposit – For assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) this will be equal to five weeks’ rent if the rent is under £50,000 per annum. If your annual rent is over £50,000, your security deposit will be equal to six weeks rent. For non-Housing Act tenancies deposits are generally equivalent to six weeks’ rent.
  • Agent fees – This will cover reference checks, inventory check-in, tenancy agreement fees. They are applicable for non-Housing Act tenancies only.
  • Rent increases – Your rent may increase at set times if this has been agreed and included within the tenancy agreement.
  • Late payment fees – If your rent is more than 14 days overdue, you will be charged interest at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate.
  • Change of tenant fee – If you’re renting a shared property and decide you want to move out and get a new tenant in you will have to pay a charge of £50 (including VAT) to cover the issuing a Deed of Assignment (subject to Landlord’s permission).

Moving property will also come with other costs such as removal and storage fees. It’s essential that you factor these in when deciding whether you can afford to move into a property.

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What our customers think

  • George Calinescu

    We were so fortunate to have Samuel Estates Colliers Wood when we were searching for our next move. They went the extra length at every step to ensure we find the right place, making sure that it fits our needs. Great experience, thank you all and special thanks to Stefano for all the hard work.

  • Jadarose Brown-senior

    Stefano was amazing, he arranged a viewing very quickly, and explained the application process in detail, throughout the referencing stage he chased things with the company so he could try to get us moved in by our desired date. Any questions I had he was quick to answer.

    After moving in, all property queries have been dealt with through our property manager Steve within a matter of days.

    A very pleasant process throughout.

  • Be Video Confident “#MyLondyn”

    I highly recommend Samuel Estates if you are a landlord or selling a property. If you are looking for unparalleled personal and professional service, trustworthy, pro active, enthusiastic but not pushy, respectful and above all honest then Samuel Estates is the Estate Agents and Lettings Agents you’ve been looking for. I'm delighted that I found Samuel Estates and you will be too.

  • Nana Kwadwo Aboagye Osina

    You guys are doing excellent work

  • Darcy

    Incredible service from Stefano at Samuel Estates. His professionalism, warmth and efficiency made the moving process stress free! I would definitely recommend Stefano and the team at Samuel Estates if you are looking for a property.

  • Rohan Kempadoo

    Very happy with the service from Stefano and the team at Samuel Estates. Renting is extremely difficult at the moment but Stefano was fantastic and helped us enormously. Would recommend.

  • Eugene Kasap

    I would like to recommend Stefano Basciu as a real estate agent for your real estate needs.
    Stefano provided us with resources and support for a smooth and pleasant property lent.
    Stefano is a dependable and knowledgeable real estate agent who helped me relocate and offered brilliant property. His work has allowed me to have minimal worries during an important and stressful time, which allows me to recommend his and Samuel Estates' services to you with confidence.
    Please feel free to contact Samuel Estates.

  • Mahmoud Samir

    Team is friendly and managing all the paperwork pushing hard to get things done. Would welcome the opportunity and deal with them again in the future.

  • Jan Nieminen

    Well organised process. Stefano was a great support on the renting process. Quick replies to enquiries and always on top of everything! Can highly recommend!

  • ahmed el gamal

    Worked with Stefano Great People to work with very responsive

Our office locations

Balham

45 Bedford Hill
London
SW12 9EY

Colliers Wood

30 Watermill Way
London
SW19 2RT

Streatham Common

432-434 Streatham High Rd
London
SW16 3PX