Below,
we compare the annual fees and charges that are likely to be incurred
on a property being let through B.T.C Residential for £150 per
week at the different level of service. This is only meant as an indication,
as the percentage fees and additional charges can vary quite substantially.
The additional costs, such as those incurred in relation to the inventory
or the inspection reports are usually optional but advisable costs.
Remember that you will have to pay VAT on everything including the
fees and all of the optional extras.
The fees for a let-only service usually
run at 6% of the annual rent. There is normally a minimum threshold,
below which a flat fee is charged regardless of the rental value.
If the tenant stays in occupation after the initial letting, you will
have to pay the B.T.C Residential a second and subsequent fees, though
this will drop to 6% of the annual rent.
Monthly rent
£650
Fee @ 8%
£624
Tenancy agreement
£50
Inventory
£75
VAT
£131
Total
£880.00
The fees for a letting and rent collection service will run at 10%.
This may seem quite steep, especially when there are no problems with
the tenants paying rent. However, administrative costs can quickly
build up in the cases of problem tenants, and therefore, we are covering
ourselves moderately against this risk.
As with the let-only service, there is normally a minimum threshold,
below which a flat fee is charged regardless of the rental value.
If the tenant stays in occupation after the initial letting, you will
have to pay B.T.C Residential second and subsequent fees of 8%.
Monthly rent
£650
Fee @ 10%
£780
Tenancy agreement
£50
Inventory
£75
VAT
£158
Total
£1063
Fees for property management will be 12% of the annual rent, again
with a minimum threshold. Unlike with the other levels of service,
the fee usually stays the same if the tenants renew.
This fee is taken on a monthly basis as the rent is collected. B.T.C
residential will bank the rent minus 12% + v.a.t in to your account
every month.
Monthly rent
£650
Fee @ 12%
£936
Tenancy agreement
£50
Inventory
£75
VAT
£186
Total
£1247
£1247
divide by 12 monthly instalments=£103 per month