Landlord fees

Clear and transparent

We offer a straightforward and transparent commission structure which allows our landlords to spread the payment of our commission over the duration of the tenancy. Unlike most agents, our commission is deducted from the rent so that our landlords start receiving an income for their property as soon as the tenant moves in.

CMC Properties is committed to providing a professional and compliant service. Our clients and customers have peace of mind that there is fair and clear redress available in the unlikely event of an unresolved dispute involving our agency.

As regulated members of the relevant industry schemes, this means that any monies we hold on your behalf are protected. This gives you confidence that your money will always be held safely and in line with best practice.

Under our comprehensive Premium Management Service we include all of the following within our commission rate of 18% (21.6% incl VAT).

Management services

Our services at a glance for full peace of mind. Premium
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Management
We extensively advertise your property
We have a team of local lettings experts who will spend time working to find the best tenant and arrange the tenancy
We carry out viewings six days a week and out of hours if required
We access corporate tenants through our lettings and relocation network
We negotiate terms and draw up a bespoke tenancy agreement
We take out landlord references including credit history, previous landlord and employment status
We arrange for any pre-tenancy work to be carried out to the property
We hold all client monies securely in a designated and audited client account
We arrange an independent inventory, check-in and check-out
We offer tenants a no-deposit option where available
We provide safekeeping of your keys throughout the tenancy
We can arrange carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms to be installed
We ensure the property is standing order ready for tenants to set up
We issue monthly rental statements and collect rent
We transfer utilities at the start and end of the tenancy
We provide help in recovering rent arrears where required
We provide an annual statement of account
We agree tenancy renewals and negotiate rent increases where possible
We provide a design and refurbishment service if needed
We keep you updated with relevant changes in legislation
We provide direct access to a dedicated local property management team
We meet and greet your tenants as they move in
We visit the property during the tenancy and produce an annual report
We act as intermediary with insurance companies or block managers where required
We provide a 24 hour emergency service for you and your tenants
We have our own maintenance engineers available to visit your property at short notice
Where necessary we instruct and pay contractors on your behalf
We ensure all contractors have the correct insurance prior to commencing any work
We arrange works and give access to our vetted contractor panel
We arrange repairs, maintenance and refurbishments as required
We review the check-out report, advise on deductions and agree tenant payments
We continue to manage your property through any vacant periods at no further cost while finding a new tenant
A professional check-in included in our fee
A professional inventory included in our fee
A professional check-out included in our fee
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) included in our fee
An Annual Gas Safety Certificate (GSC) included in our fee
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) included in our fee
Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector included in our fee

Arranging day to day maintenance and repairs is included within the management fee. For any major repairs and refurbishment works, where the cost exceeds £500, we apply a 10% (12% incl VAT) administration and project management fee.

If we are arranging extensive improvements on a property, where the work exceeds £2,500, then we will look to agree a project management fee for organising the work, which will be up to a maximum of 20% (24% incl VAT) of the invoice.

In addition to our Premium Management service, we also offer a comprehensive and inclusive Full Management service at 16% (19.2% incl VAT) and a Rent Management service at 11% (13.2% incl VAT), as detailed above.

Professional Inventory Report – Upon your instruction we can arrange for an inventory clerk to prepare an inventory for your property. The cost of the inventory will vary from £114 to £276 depending on the size of the property and level of furnishing.
Check-in and check-out – There will be a charge from £156 for an independent inventory clerk to meet your tenant and carry out a check-in report at the commencement of the tenancy and a contribution from £150 towards the clerk checking the property at the end of the tenancy.
International Bank Transfer Fee – Where we are instructed to transfer funds overseas there will be a charge of £30. Non-scheduled attendance at property calls or waiting for contractors may be charged at £72 for the first hour and £36 for additional hours.
Electrical Installation Condition Report – We can arrange for an electrician to visit your property and carry out the relevant safety checks. The cost is dependent on property size and whether additional remedial work is required.
Energy Performance Certificate – We can arrange for an energy assessor to visit your property, assess the energy rating and issue the certificate at a cost from £144.
Gas Safety Certificate – We can arrange for a registered engineer to visit your property and carry out the relevant safety checks before issuing the certificate, which will cost from £96. A boiler service and gas safety certificate is a minimum of £190.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm – We can arrange for installation of a CO alarm from £129.60 for the first alarm and £36 per additional alarm.
Legionella’s Risk Assessment – From £84, we can arrange for a Legionella’s Risk Assessment to be carried out.
Property Licence Application Service – Should you require a licence for your property we can help with the application from £375.
Early Surrender of Tenancy – If you agree to a request to end the tenancy early in order for one or more but not all tenants to be replaced, we will decide on the most appropriate legal documentation at the time. An administrative charge of £300 will be charged. Where we are required to deduct basic rate tax and account to HMRC for landlords who live outside the UK, we will charge £60 for every quarter we provide this service.

All prices include VAT where applicable. Additional services may be charged separately depending on the instruction and property requirements.