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Colin Bibra Estate Agents has almost 35 years of experience selling, letting, and managing properties in the Ealing area, ever since we opened our first office here in November 1988.Today, we manage hundreds of individual properties for clients, as well as a large number of residential estates and developments in and around Ealing.As one of Ealing’s oldest independent estate agents, we have unrivaled local knowledge and connections. Most of us live nearby, so we know this area intimately. We also have excellent relationships with local contractors, who are ideally placed to sort out any difficulties as quickly as possible.All our work comes through local recommendations, thanks to our reputation as conscientious, experienced, and friendly professionals. And we take pride in never walking away from a problem, whatever its cause. Instead, we’ll do everything we can to find a solution that works for everybody.

NEW ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCIES (ASTs) TENANT FEES Holding Deposit: One week’s rent. Security Deposit: Five weeks’ rent.(This covers damages or defaults 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 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, 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: £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: £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: 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. Client Money Protection (CMP): Propertymark Redress scheme: The Property OmbudsmanYou can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.

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