Landlord Service Structure & Fees
Abbott & Abbott Estate Agents would like to introduce you to our in-depth selection of the lettings services that we offer. This menu gives you the opportunity to decide which level of management you require from let only to full management. Whatever your choice, we will guide you every step of the way and look forward to supporting you in finding the best tenants for your property.
With expertise in the Hastings and Bexhill areas, we guide landlords to achieve the best possible rental yield, and for those interested in building their Buy to Let portfolio, we will assist in sourcing properties too. For expert advice and a hassle-free letting experience, Abbott & Abbott are the trusted choice.
Service structure
| Description of service | Let Only | Rent Collection Only | Full Management | Optional Extras |
| Rental Market Appraisals |  | | | |
| Full marketing | | | | |
| Arrange & attend all viewings | | | | |
| Update Landlord on all viewings with feedback | | | | |
| Update Landlord on all offers | | | | |
| Full Reference checks on potential tenant | | | | |
| Prepare initial tenancy agreement | | | | |
| Register the deposit | | | | |
| Collect rents, process & pay landlord |  | | | |
| Provide a monthly account statement | | | | |
| Keep signed tenancy documents | | | | |
| Arrange repairs & maintenance * | | | | |
| Arrange annual inspections for gas safety compliance * | | | | |
| Provide emergency contact service for tenants | | | | |
| End of tenancy out checkout once tenant has vacated | | | | |
| Periodic property inspections | | | | |
| Tenant disputes & evictions not including legal fees * | | | | |
| Landlord rent protection insurance | | | | |
| Produce an inventory listing condition of the property | | | | |
| EPC certificates * | | | | |
| Electrical & Gas Certificates * | | | | |
| *subject to additional fee | ||||
Landlord fees
| Service | Setup Fee | Monthly Fee |
| Let only | 1 months rent + VAT (Minimum fee of £500 + VAT) | N/A |
| Rent collection only | 50% of a months rent + VAT (Minimum fee of £400 + VAT) | 8.4% (7% + VAT) |
| Full Management | 50% of a months rent + VAT (Minimum fee of £400 + VAT) | 12% (10% + VAT) |
Additional Fees and Charges (Optional Extras offered to all services)
| Service | Fee (Net of VAT) | Fee (Gross of VAT) |
| Tenancy Renewal Fee | £90 | £108 |
| Inventory Cost depending on size | Variable dependant on size of property | |
| Mid-Term Report | £50 | £60 |
| Check-Out Fee | £110 | £132 |
| Court Attendance | £75 Per Hour | £90 Per Hour |
| Deposit Registration Fee | £25 | £30 |
| Key Cutting Fees | From £6 plus cost of cutting key | |
| Gas Safety Record | £75 | £90 |
| Periodic Electrical Installation Certificate | Variable dependant on size of property | |
| Legionella Risk Assessment | Variable dependant on size of property | |
| Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) | £75 | £90 |
| Housing Act Notice & serving | £75 | £90 |
| Licence Application | £100 | £120 |