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Clarkes Estates is an independent, family owned business. We specialise in Lettings &amp; Sales and are based in the seaside town of Bognor Regis.  We pride ourselves on going the extra mile for our customers whether they are looking to rent or buy a property, let or sell a property. So whether its lettings or sales, our aim is to make this a stress-free and positive experience. The Directors bring years of property and legal experience to the business, and have a ‘hands on’ approach. Being a family business means that all of the Clarkes staff are handpicked and share the values which have made Clarkes a success. Why choose Clarkes • We offer services to suit our landlords specific needs, including; fully managed, let only and let &amp; collect options; • Dedicated Lettings property manager and account clerks; • Flexible &amp; competitive fees; • Cutting edge online ‘My Property File’ giving landlords transparency and 24/7 access to information and updates. Your own personal login means you can always see what is happening with marketing updates, viewings, offers, rent statements, maintenance jobs and safety certificates all online;  • Fantastic advertising as your selected local member of the Relocation Agent Network - Harness the selling power of a National Network;  • Modern marketing, including use of social media via Facebook &amp; twitter • Professional photography to showcase your home – stunning photographs really matter, we make your home stand out from the crowd. With hundreds of buyers looking every day, you don’t get a second chance to make that first impression count; • Long opening hours; • Bold, bright and most importantly eye-catching ‘‘To Let’ boards are there to give your home 24 hour exposure. Your new tenant could literally be just around the corner; • A totally pro-active, ‘can do’ approach. Clarkes are great supporters of local events &amp; charities, and currently support Arundel Lido, We are an ARLA Licensed company, so when you choose Clarkes you are in totally safe hands.

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New Assured Shorthold Tenancies and Licence Agreements Signed on or after 1 June 2019. Holding Deposit (per tenancy)	One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) 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. Rent under £50,000 per year) Five weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during their tenancy. Charges that may become payable during your 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 will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)	Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, and new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any 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 taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s). Variation of contract (Tenant’s request)	£50 (Inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. Change of sharer (Tenant’s request)	£50 (Inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. Early Termination (Tenant’s request)	Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all 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.

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