Our fees for letting student properties are detailed below

IF YOU ARE A STUDENT PROPERTY LANDLORD IN EXETER PLEASE CALL ON 01392 790916 TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS AND HOW WE CAN HELP YOU. WE HAVE A PRIME LOCATION AGENCY WINDOW AT 31 LONGBROOK STREET EXETER EX4 6AB TO DISPLAY YOUR PROPERTIES TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF PASSING STUDENTS WALKING BETWEEN CAMPUS AND THE TOWN CENTRE EVERY DAY AND NIGHT.

Fees for Student Landlords

All prices shown are NOT subject to VAT.

Our student landlord fees cover Fully Managed and Tenant Find services, together with additional tenancy, compliance and property management charges.

Main Fee Schedule

Graduation Lettings fees for Fully Managed and Tenant Find services
Service Fully Managed Tenant Find Action / Description
Setup fee per tenancy£200.00£250.00
Fee12%65% of first month's rent
ValuationIncludedIncludedDetailed marketing valuation of property.
MarketingIncludedIncludedPhotography and marketing.
ViewingsIncludedIncludedAgent to accompany all viewings.
Tenant liaison / negotiationIncludedIncludedNegotiation and correspondence with tenants.
Creation/signing of contractIncludedIncludedCreation of tenancy agreement. Legal information.
Creation & signing of our guarantor agreement£45.00£45.00Fee per tenant, if applicable.
Right to Rent checksIncludedIncludedObtain the necessary proof confirming applicants have the right to rent in the UK.
Registration of depositIncludedNot includedRegister and provide legal certificate / documents.
Inventory£150.00£150.00Detailed inventory to include photos carried out by an inventory clerk.
Rent collectionIncluded5%Collection of rent per term plus chasing where required.
Planned maintenanceIncludedNot includedMaintenance which is legally required, i.e. gas safety.
Ad-hoc maintenanceIncludedNot includedUnplanned maintenance, arranging issues to be investigated and rectified.
Property inspectionsIncluded£100.003 visits per year, report to landlord and update to tenant.
Move-out reportIncluded£100.00Detailed report to include reasons for deductions and photographic evidence.
Section 8 noticeIncluded£125.00Correspondence with landlord and tenants. To hand deliver notice to tenants.
HMO alarm testingIncluded*Not includedInclusive of all system types except Grade A & B systems.
Key holding serviceIncluded£50.00Keys will only be available for contractors or tenants as instructed by the landlord.
Energy Performance Certificates£100.00£120.00Commencement of an Energy Performance Certificate with floor plan if required.
Fire risk assessment£250.00£250.00To assess the fire risk of a building and provide recommendations to make the building safer.
Legionella Risk Assessment£50.00£50.00Carry out a Legionella risk assessment in the water heating system.
Hourly rate£70.00£70.00Additional requests by landlords outside of the services included or agreed.
Cancellation fee£500.00£500.00If you withdraw your property after holding fees have been taken from any prospective tenants.

*HMO Alarm Testing: Included for managed properties for all system types except Grade A & B systems, which are subject to quote after inspection for managed properties only.

Additional Mandatory Fees and Charges

Pre-Tenancy Fees (Applicable to All Service Levels)

Arrangement and facilitation of statutory compliance, in addition to the costs of the item itself, if not provided on instruction or undertaken by the landlord:

  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): £100.00 per tenancy.
  • Gas Safety Certificate: Invoiced by contractor per tenancy.
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR): Invoiced by contractor per tenancy.
  • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): Invoiced by contractor per tenancy.
  • Legionella Risk Assessment: £50.00 per tenancy.
  • Installation of Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors: Invoiced by contractor per tenancy.
  • Testing of Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors on the first day of the tenancy: No additional charge per tenancy.
  • Handling local authority licensing application: £240.00 per tenancy.
  • Visual check in compliance with the Homes Act 2018 on the first day of the tenancy: No additional charge per tenancy.
  • Detailed Fire Risk Assessment with Floor Plan: £250.00.

Start of Tenancy Fees

Set-up Fees: £200.00 per tenancy for Fully Managed. £250.00 for Tenant Find and Rent Collection. This includes ID checks, Right to Rent checks, preparation and signing of the contract agreement, contract negotiation (amending and agreeing terms), and arranging the signing of the Tenancy Agreement.

Additional Tenant and Property Fees

Additional Tenant Referencing Fees
No additional charge per tenant (same as Set-up Fees for additional tenants).
Deposit Registration Fees (where collected)
A service only for management. If a Tenant Find service is used, we will either send the deposit direct to the landlord once taken or alternatively have the deposit sent direct to the landlord via tenant/s.
Inventory Fees
Price on application, depending on the number of bedrooms and/or size of the property and any outbuildings.
Landlord Withdrawal Fees (before move-in)
£500.00 per tenancy. This covers the costs associated with marketing, advertising, and tenancy set-up should the landlord withdraw before the tenancy starts.
Landlord Withdrawal Fees (during tenancy)
£600.00 per tenancy. This covers the costs associated with advising the tenant on the change, transferring the security deposit to the landlord or new agent, notifying utility providers and the local authority where necessary, and returning all relevant documents held by the agent to the landlord.
Property Inspections
Managed includes 4 visits per tenancy. £100.00 per visit to Tenant Find and Rent Collection properties.
Additional Property Visits
Additional property visits over 4 per tenancy are charged at a rate of £60 for managed only. This covers the costs of attending the property for additional visits beyond the existing Terms of Business.
Rent Review Fees
No additional charge for Fully Managed. This involves reviewing rent in accordance with current market conditions, advising the landlord, negotiating with the tenant(s), directing tenant(s) to make payment changes, updating the Tenancy Agreement, and serving a Section 13 Notice if the tenancy is on a periodic basis.

Right to Rent Follow-Up Check

No additional charge for Fully Managed. This involves undertaking a repeat check in person on a time-limited visa, as per the Immigration Acts 2014 and 2016, and notifying the Home Office if an illegal overstayer is identified. This does not apply to a Tenant-Find service.

HMO Alarm Testing

Included for managed properties for all system types except A&B Grade systems, which are subject to quote after inspection for managed properties only.

End of Tenancy Fees

  • Check-out Fees: £180 per tenancy for Tenant Find and Rent Collection.
  • Tenancy Dispute Fee: £240 per tenancy. This covers the costs associated with the preparation of all evidence and submitting the case to the tenancy deposit scheme, as well as dealing with all correspondence relating to the dispute. This only applies if we, the agent, have protected the deposit.
  • Fees for the Service of Legal Notices (Section 8): £125 per Notice. Applies to Tenant Find and Rent Collection only.
  • Court Attendance Fees: £100 per hour.

Financial Charges

  • Interest on Unpaid Commission: 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the Due Date until paid.
  • Submission of Non-Resident Landlords receipts to HMRC: £60 quarterly. This involves remitting and balancing the financial return to HMRC on a quarterly or annual basis from either the landlord or HMRC.
  • Fees for providing an Annual Income and Expenditure Schedule: £60 annually.

Other Fees and Charges

  • Obtaining more than three contractor quotes: £60 per quote. Fully Managed service only.
  • Vacant Property Management Fees: £60 including VAT per visit. This covers the costs associated with visiting the property to undertake visual internal and external checks as agreed with the landlord.
  • Management Take-over Fees: £250 per tenancy. This covers the costs associated with taking over the management of an ongoing tenancy, ensuring all statutory compliance has been undertaken, confirming everything under "Set-up Fees" above, receiving and protecting the security deposit, and providing all necessary legal documentation to tenants.
  • Deposit Transfer Fees: £60 including VAT per tenant. This covers the costs associated with legal compliance for any changes to a protected deposit requested by the landlord during a tenancy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Student Landlord Fees

How much does Graduation Lettings charge for Fully Managed student property management?

The main fee schedule states a £200.00 setup fee per tenancy and a 12% fee for Fully Managed service.

How much does Tenant Find cost?

The main fee schedule states a £250.00 setup fee per tenancy and a Tenant Find fee of 65% of the first month's rent.

Does Fully Managed include rent collection?

Yes. The main fee schedule lists rent collection as included within Fully Managed. Tenant Find and Rent Collection is listed separately at 5%.

Does Fully Managed include marketing and viewings?

Yes. The main fee schedule lists valuation, marketing and viewings as included for Fully Managed and Tenant Find.

How much is a fire risk assessment?

The fee schedule lists a £250.00 Fire Risk Assessment. A later section also lists a Detailed Fire Risk Assessment with Floor Plan at £250.00.

How much is a Legionella Risk Assessment?

The fee schedule lists a £50.00 Legionella Risk Assessment.

How much does an EPC cost?

The main fee table lists an Energy Performance Certificate at £100.00 for Fully Managed and £120.00 for Tenant Find. The pre-tenancy section separately states an EPC arrangement fee of £100.00 per tenancy where the certificate is not provided by the landlord.

How much is the landlord withdrawal fee?

The document lists £500.00 per tenancy if a landlord withdraws before move-in and £600.00 per tenancy for withdrawal during a tenancy.

How much is the management take-over fee?

The document lists a £250.00 management take-over fee per tenancy.

How much is a Section 8 notice?

The document lists £125.00 per notice for a Section 8 legal notice. It states that this applies to Tenant Find and Rent Collection only.

Are the prices subject to VAT?

The document states: “All Prices shown are NOT subject to VAT.”

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