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Orchard &amp; Shipman have a strong heritage in the Lettings UK Market of maximising Landlords income and minimising void periods on their properties. We also understand that you want the best price for your property from a reliable tenant in the shortest time. In order to do this your property will have to reach the widest possible audience with the best possible marketing to find a tenant who will meet your objectives and timescales. Letting property and the associated regulations is complex. We will guide you through the minefield of regulations, legislation and possible problems you may encounter. We manage in excess of 2,000 properties we have the experience to ensure your property complies with all legislation and is well looked after. We offer an unrivaled full management service that will include rent collection, regular property inspections and the upkeep of your property through the use of professional contractors.

Orchard & Shipman Group - Slough

ENGLAND &amp; WALES ONLY - Permitted Payments can be charged under the following circumstances:-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 the tenancy.Security Deposit (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year) - Six weeks’ rent. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.Unpaid or default of rental payments - 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 (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.Company Let Application Fee - £300.00 (Including VAT).Please ask us to explain these to you, once we know your circumstance and how many tenants are applying for the property you are interested in, we can confirm the fees that could become payable.We are members of The Property Ombudsman Redress Scheme – N02041We are members of the ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme - C0003119

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