Estate agents in Croydon

No jargon. No hidden fees. Just stellar, transparent service from valuation to completion. Understand the market value to make an informed decision with expert advice from one of London's best, and most respected estate and letting agents.

No jargon. No hidden fees. Just stellar, transparent service from valuation to completion. Understand the market value to make an informed decision with expert advice from one of London's best, and most respected estate and letting agents.

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Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Permitted Payments

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, the only payments that can be charged to a tenant are:

• Rent

• Refundable tenancy deposit

(capped at 5 weeks’ rent, or 6 weeks’ rent where annual rent exceeds £50,000)

• Refundable holding deposit

(capped at 1 week’s rent)

• Changes to the tenancy requested by the tenant

(capped at £50, or reasonable costs if higher)

• Early termination of the tenancy requested by the tenant

(costs must not exceed the landlord’s loss or reasonable agent costs)

• Payments for utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax

(if not included in the rent)

• Default payments

(for late rent after 14 days interest is chargeable at 3% and replacement of lost keys/security devices is the cost of replacement and key cutting, where allowed in the tenancy agreement)

“No other fees are permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.”

Landlord Fees

Set Up & Letting Fees

• Landlord AML Check: £24

• Referencing, Administration & Right to Rent Checks: £192

• Tenancy Agreement: £204

• Check-In / Check-Out: £126

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🔹 Compliance & Safety Certificates

• EPC (Energy Performance Certificate): £124.80

• Gas Safety Certificate: £120

• Electrical Safety (EICR):

o 1 bed: £180

o 2 bed: £210

o 3+ bed: £240

• Licensing Application Support: £600

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🔹 Rent Protection

• Monthly (cancel at any time):

o £0 – £500 rent: £31.50

o £500.01 – £1,000: £33.00

o £1,001 – £1,500: £36.00

o £1,501 – £2,000: £37.50

o £2,001 – £3,000: £40.50

£3,000+: 3%

• Deposit Protection & Handling: £12 PCM

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🔹 Maintenance & Additional Services

• Property Inspections: £78

• Overseeing Maintenance (over £5,100): 6%

• Purchase Surcharge (materials/works):12%

• Co-ordinating Insurance Claims: 10% - 12%

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🔹 Agency & Legal Services

• Service of Notices: £84

• Rent Review (informal): £108

• Rent Review (Section 13): £204

• Preparation for Rent Review Tribunal: £135

• Preparation for Possession Proceedings: £360

• Court Attendance (per day): £120

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🔹 Tax & Financial Administration

• NRL Admin (no HMRC approval): £288

• NRL Annual Return: £70 + VAT £84

• Landlord Tax Statements: £84

• Duplicate Statements: £12

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🔹 Withdrawal Fee

• Withdrawal after offer agreed:

£546

o 6 months’ let-only commission (capped at £765 + VAT / £918 inc. VAT)

A full schedule of fees is available on our website www.1stavenue.co.uk or by e-mail. These fees apply where services are instructed and will be confirmed in writing prior to work commencing.

Since 1899, Bairstow Eves has provided trusted expertise with extensive local knowledge across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent. Starting in North London, we have grown to have nationwide presence due to our comprehensive support for your property needs alongside a team always ready for a friendly chat. We're dedicated to making your property experience as smooth as possible. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Since 1899, Bairstow Eves has provided trusted expertise with extensive local knowledge across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent. Starting in North London, we have grown to have nationwide presence due to our comprehensive support for your property needs alongside a team always ready for a friendly chat. We're dedicated to making your property experience as smooth as possible. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Since 1899, Bairstow Eves has provided trusted expertise with extensive local knowledge across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent. Starting in North London, we have grown to have nationwide presence due to our comprehensive support for your property needs alongside a team always ready for a friendly chat. We're dedicated to making your property experience as smooth as possible. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Since 1899, Bairstow Eves has provided trusted expertise with extensive local knowledge across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent. Starting in North London, we have grown to have nationwide presence due to our comprehensive support for your property needs alongside a team always ready for a friendly chat. We're dedicated to making your property experience as smooth as possible. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Barnard Marcus is one of London's largest estate agents, providing comprehensive sales, lettings, and auction services across the capital with our own auction centre. Established in 1979, we're experts in our field with unmatched local and property knowledge that ensures the best service for every customer. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Barnard Marcus is one of London's largest estate agents, providing comprehensive sales, lettings, and auction services across the capital with our own auction centre. Established in 1979, we're experts in our field with unmatched local and property knowledge that ensures the best service for every customer. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Barnard Marcus is one of London's largest estate agents, providing comprehensive sales, lettings, and auction services across the capital with our own auction centre. Established in 1979, we're experts in our field with unmatched local and property knowledge that ensures the best service for every customer. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Barnard Marcus is one of London's largest estate agents, providing comprehensive sales, lettings, and auction services across the capital with our own auction centre. Established in 1979, we're experts in our field with unmatched local and property knowledge that ensures the best service for every customer. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Barnard Marcus is one of London's largest estate agents, providing comprehensive sales, lettings, and auction services across the capital with our own auction centre. Established in 1979, we're experts in our field with unmatched local and property knowledge that ensures the best service for every customer. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Barnard Marcus is one of London's largest estate agents, providing comprehensive sales, lettings, and auction services across the capital with our own auction centre. Established in 1979, we're experts in our field with unmatched local and property knowledge that ensures the best service for every customer. If you're looking for help on your property search, contact us today.

Benson & Partners Estate Agents

Benson & Partners Estate Agents are a team of qualified professionals, with over 28 years of experience in the property industry. Using our extensive network and innovative marketing technologies, we bring sellers and landlords together with buyers and tenants respectively.

Our residential lettings service covers all types of accommodation in sought-after residential areas. These properties are suitable for professional individuals, couples, group sharing and families alike.

Our residential sales service is positioned on understanding and trust. Our name and reputation is only as good as our people - and we never forget this. It is our ability to listen to people's needs that enables us to provide the right answers. By building a relationship with all our customers, we develop a clear understanding of their requirements and maintain a position of trust, both of which are essential, when entering into a sale.

Although our core offering is residential sales and lettings, we have over the last 5 years also received instructions on commercial sales and rentals too and this is slowly growing to become a core part of the Benson & Partner's portfolio.

We understand the emotions of buying, selling & letting your property and our promise is to make this as stress free as possible. We will look after the whole process, from the marketing of your property, instructing solicitors, sales progression process, dealing with mortgage advisors right up to the point of completion. We can even arrange your Energy Performance Certificate as well as your solicitors quotes and mortgage.

Benson & Partners Estate Agents

Benson & Partners Estate Agents are a team of qualified professionals, with over 28 years of experience in the property industry. Using our extensive network and innovative marketing technologies, we bring sellers and landlords together with buyers and tenants respectively.

Our residential lettings service covers all types of accommodation in sought-after residential areas. These properties are suitable for professional individuals, couples, group sharing and families alike.

Our residential sales service is positioned on understanding and trust. Our name and reputation is only as good as our people - and we never forget this. It is our ability to listen to people's needs that enables us to provide the right answers. By building a relationship with all our customers, we develop a clear understanding of their requirements and maintain a position of trust, both of which are essential, when entering into a sale.

Although our core offering is residential sales and lettings, we have over the last 5 years also received instructions on commercial sales and rentals too and this is slowly growing to become a core part of the Benson & Partner's portfolio.

We understand the emotions of buying, selling & letting your property and our promise is to make this as stress free as possible. We will look after the whole process, from the marketing of your property, instructing solicitors, sales progression process, dealing with mortgage advisors right up to the point of completion. We can even arrange your Energy Performance Certificate as well as your solicitors quotes and mortgage

Choices is an award winning estate agency, established in 1989, with offices across the South East and South London. We offer our clients a unique approach to Sales, Lettings and Investments combined with unrivalled customer service and a commitment to excellence. Our outlook is innovative, professional yet friendly with highly trained and motivated staff.

Choices is an award winning estate agency, established in 1989, with offices across the South East and South London. We offer our clients a unique approach to Sales, Lettings and Investments combined with unrivalled customer service and a commitment to excellence. Our outlook is innovative, professional yet friendly with highly trained and motivated staff. Whether you are a landlord looking for assistance in protecting your valuable investment, or a property owner looking for the most effective way to sell your home, we have a range of services designed to meet your needs.

Please get in touch to find out more about how we can help you with your property requirements, however large or small. We'd love to hear from you and arrange a free, no obligation, sales or letting valuation and market appraisal of your property.

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