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    At Smartmove Homes we're passionate about property and we take great pride in delivering service of the highest quality. As Ripley's longest established estate agent we have been proudly serving the local area since 2004.

    We have both sales and lettings team situated at our offices in the heart of Ripley town centre, providing a highly personalised and professional approach which has earned us the strong reputation making us the first choice estate agent. Don't believe us! Check out our 5 star google reviews.

    With our many years of local experience in the property market, we have built up a strong and dedicated team of professional and highly motivated staff whose local knowledge and experience ensures that the best possible service is always offered to all our clients.

    Why choose Smartmove Homes?

    Independent family run business
    Prominent location
    Experienced and highly motivated team
    5 star customer service
    Distinctive quality brochures with floorplans
    Video Tours
    Extensive buyer/tenant register
    Properties on all the main internet portals
    PropertyMark members
    Part of the Property Ombudsman Scheme
     Independent estate agency at its best!

    • For all your property needs, contact Smartmove Homes.
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    Services and Costs

    MAXIMUM FEE CHARGES FOR RENTING A PROPERTY as required by the Consumer Rights Act 2015

    Scale of Fees

    (All fees are inclusive of VAT current rate of 20%)

    SERVICES FEES

    v Letting Only Service Fee: (Items 1-6) First month's rent inc VAT

    v Gold Service: 12% INC VAT

    v Silver Service: 10% INC VAT

    v Bronze Service: 8% INC VAT

    Charges once a tenant has been found

    v Tenancy Set-Up Fee to include the below: £420

    · Marketing Fee - £140

    · Referencing - £96

    · Tenancy Agreement - £150

    · Deposit Registration - £34

    v Tenancy Deposit Registration Fee: £60 - LET ONLY

    v Preparing Inventory/Schedule of Condition: Minimum fee £180 dependent on size of property

    Extra charges (where required)

    v Guarantor and additional tenant references £48 per reference

    v Additional inspections (over and above contractual obligations) £48 per inspection

    v Tenancy Renewal Fee (LANLORD) - £ 118.80

    v Issuing Notice of Seeking Possession - £180

    v Administration of NRL tax returns - £ 40 per annum

    v Arranging and cost of annual gas safety check - £118.80

    v Energy Performance Certificate including Admin Fee: £118.80

    v Hourly rate for other work: £ 40 per hour

    v Issuing Rent Increase notice: £20 per notice

    v Check out £90

    v Conducting maintenance, a maximum of £30 will be added per job

    Smartmove Homes are members of the Client Money Protection and certificates are available on request and our website.

    Redress scheme is The Property Ombudsman TPO

    Smartmove Homes are regulated by ARLA

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

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    Tenant Fee Schedule

    Tenant Fee Schedule - New Assured Shorthold Tenancies on or after 1st June 2019

    • Holding Deposit (per tenancy) One weeks rent. This is to reserve a property. Please note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including guarantors) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a right to rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and or deed of guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other deadline for agreement as mutually agreed in writing)
    • Security Deposit (per tenancy under £50,000 per year rent) - Five weeks rent - This covers damages and faults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy
    • Unpaid Rent Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non - payment of rent. Please note: This is not levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears
    • Lost keys or other security devices - Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing lost keys or other security devices. If the loss results in locks being changed, the actual cost of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord and other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc vat) for the time replacing lost keys and or other security devices
    • Variation of contract (Tenants request) To cover costs associated with taking landlord instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents
    • Change of Sharer (Tenant's request) - £50 inc vat per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlords instructions, new tenant referencing and Right to Rent Checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
    • Early termination (Tenants Request) Should the tenant wish to leave the contract early, they shall be liable to the landlords costs in re-letting the property as well as all the rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy

    Smartmove Homes are members of Client Money Protection

    Redress scheme is The Property Ombudsman TPO

    Smartmove Homes are members of ARLA

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

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    About Our Team
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    At Smartmove Homes we're passionate about property and we take great pride in delivering service of the highest quality. As Ripley's longest established estate agent we have been proudly serving the local area since 2004.

    We have both sales and lettings teams situated at our offices in the heart of Ripley & Belper Town centre. We provide a highly personalised and professional approach which has earned us the strong reputation, making us your first choice estate agent. Don't believe us! Check out our 5 star google reviews.

    With our many years of local experience in the property market, we have built up a strong and dedicated team of professional and highly motivated staff whose local knowledge and experience ensures that the best possible service is always offered to all our clients.
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    David Lancaster - Director
    Working as a Valuations Manager for a large portion of my 15 year career I have been at the forefront of our business. I enjoy advising people how to market their property to achieve the best possible price, discuss their onward movements and finding them their new dream home.
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    Nicola Lancaster - Director
    Having gained over 15 years experience within the property industry I have developed knowledge of all areas of business from small independent to large corporate estate agents. I started out as a trainee negotiator for a large independent over 10 years ago in a very challenging and declining market. I have enjoyed roles which includes a sales negotiator, valuer and Sales branch manager. However my passion has always been LETTINGS. I have worked in some fantastic and challenging roles from a lettings negotiator to a senior lettings branch manager covering two offices with several staff members within a large corporate business. Customer service has always been a priority for me and whatever I DO.
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    Cally Ahlfors - PA to Directors
    I have been with Smartmove for over five years now and I have four years previous experience in Estate Agency, specialising in Lettings. I enjoy the fast pace of Estate Agency, finding people their dream home & I believe that excellent customer service is at the heart of what we do. Outside of work, I am a busy Mummy to two incredible children! We love to travel as a family and you'll always find us planning our next adventure.
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    James Bowers - Mortgage Advisor
    Hey, I'm James. I have been working at Peak Mortgages and Protection for over 2 years and have been in the financial industry for over 7 years. I love my job as a Mortgage Adviser, helping clients make their dream homes a reality. When I am not in work I love watching and taking part in sports, especially football. I enjoy going out for runs and taking part in races when I can.
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    Sarah Brown - Office Manager & Senior Sales
    Why do I enjoy my job? Finding people their dream home and ensuring the sale goes as smoothly as possible, taking the stress out of it for vendors and buyers and providing the best customer service. Outside of work I am often found on long dog walks in the countryside with husband Jake and Dog Tilda, always with a nice pub at the end. Nice meals out and spending time with my family.
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    Imogen Heathcote - Lettings Negotiator
    I have been working within the industry for over a year now and absolutely love working with landlords and tenants and being able to learn the industry at the same time, I am always looking forward to see how my career progresses. In my spare time I love going out to different cities with friends to explore museums, galleries and different restaurants. I also enjoy decorating and interior design which is partially the reason why I love this job!
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    Disclaimer

    The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

    *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

    Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

    Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Smartmove Homes, Ripley on +441773570055.


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      At Smartmove Homes we're passionate about property and we take great pride in delivering service of the highest quality. As Ripley's longest established estate agent we have been proudly serving the local area since 2004.

      We have both a sales and lettings team situated at our office in the heart of Ripley town centre, providing a highly personalised and professional approach which has earned us the strong reputation making us the first choice estate agent. Don't believe us! Check out our 5 star google reviews.

      With our many years of local experience in the property market, we have built up a strong and dedicated team of professional and highly motivated staff whose local knowledge and experience ensures that the best possible service is always offered to all our clients.

      Why choose Smartmove Homes?

      Independent family run business
      Prominent location
      Experienced and highly motivated team
      5 star customer service
      Distinctive quality brochures with floorplans
      Virtual viewings
      Extensive buyer/tenant register
      Properties on all the main internet portals
      Propertymark members
      Ombudsman Scheme
      Independent estate agency at its best!

      • For all your property needs, contact Smartmove Homes.



    Contact us

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      About our team.
      image cannot be displayed
      At Smartmove Homes we're passionate about property and we take great pride in delivering service of the highest quality. As Ripley's longest established estate agent we have been proudly serving the local area since 2004.

      We have both sales and lettings team situated at our offices in the heart of Ripley town centre, providing a highly personalised and professional approach which has earned us the strong reputation making us the first choice estate agent. Don't believe us! Check out our 5 star google reviews.

      With our many years of local experience in the property market, we have built up a strong and dedicated team of professional and highly motivated staff whose local knowledge and experience ensures that the best possible service is always offered to all our clients.
    • Team Member

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      David Lancaster - Director
      Working as a Valuations Manager for a large portion of my 15 year career I have been at the forefront of our business. I enjoy advising people how to market their property to achieve the best possible price, discuss their onward movements and finding them their new dream home.
    • Team Member

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      Nicola Lancaster - Director
      Having gained over 15 years experience within the property industry I have developed knowledge of all areas of business from small independent to large corporate estate agents. I started out as a trainee negotiator for a large independent over 10 years ago in a very challenging and declining market. I have enjoyed roles which includes a sales negotiator, valuer and Sales branch manager. However my passion has always been LETTINGS. I have worked in some fantastic and challenging roles from a lettings negotiator to a senior lettings branch manager covering two offices with several staff members within a large corporate business. Customer service has always been a priority for me and whatever I DO.
    • Team Member

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      Cally Ahlfors - PA to Directors
      I have been with Smartmove for over five years now and I have four years previous experience in Estate Agency, specialising in Lettings. I enjoy the fast pace of Estate Agency, finding people their dream home & I believe that excellent customer service is at the heart of what we do. Outside of work, I am a busy Mummy to two incredible children! We love to travel as a family and you'll always find us planning our next adventure.
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      Imogen Heathcote - Sales Negotiator
      I have been working within the industry for over two years now and absolutely love working with landlords and tenants and being able to learn the industry at the same time, I am always looking forward to see how my career progresses. In my spare time I love going out to different cities with friends to explore museums, galleries and different restaurants. I also enjoy decorating and interior design which is partially the reason why I love this job!
    Contact us

      Disclaimer

      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

      *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

      Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

      Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Smartmove Homes, Ripley on +441773570055.


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      Find Us

      Branch address

      1 High Street,
      Ripley,
      DE5 3AA

      Get in touch

      Buying: 01773 305815  Local call rate
      Letting: 01773 303671  Local call rate

      Disclaimer

      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Smartmove Homes, Ripley. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

      *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

      Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

      Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Smartmove Homes, Ripley on +441773570055.