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LETTINGS WITH BALCH

Lettings fees

Fees and charges

  • Holding deposit

    Equivalent to one week’s rent.

  • Tenancy deposit (refundable)

    Capped at 5 weeks’ rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or 6 weeks’ rent where the annual rent is £50,000 or above.

  • Rent

    As agreed in the tenancy agreement.

  • Late payment of rent (default fee)

    Limited to 3% over the Bank of England base rate, where rent is more than 14 days overdue.

  • Variation of contract at the tenant’s request

    £50 (inclusive of VAT).

  • Early termination

    Costs will be communicated in writing, in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

  • Utilities, communications, TV licence and council tax
  • Lost or stolen keys

    Liable for the cost of the relevant lock changes and the supply of new keys to the landlord or agent.

Useful information

Client money protection

Client Money Protect
Membership CMP010271
Certificate dated 04/07/2026, expires 03/07/2027

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Redress schemeThe Property Ombudsman
Deposit protection

Tenant’s Deposits held in Deposit Protection Scheme

Guidance for tenantsHow to Rent (GOV.UK)
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