Selling Your Property

At Bells Estate Agent, we minimize the stress of selling your home by maintaining open communication and involvement throughout the process. We understand that selling your home is a personal journey driven by various motivations, so our goal is simple: to ensure a smooth, swift, and successful process that maximizes your property's value. With a dedicated team and innovative strategies, we bring out the best in your home's features and present it impeccably to discerning buyers. Our expertise in pricing, staging, and negotiation means you get the best possible price. Let's transform your home-selling experience together. Welcome to Bells Estate Agent, where selling your home is more than a transaction – it's a success story in the making.

Landlords

Contemplating the idea of putting your property up for rent? Look no further, as Bells Estate Agent is on a mission to streamline this process for you. Our goal is to get your property onto the market, primed for viewings, and ensure you're well-prepared at every step. With our comprehensive guide, you'll receive assistance ranging from choosing the right lettings agent to navigating what comes next after a letting agreement is reached. Rest assured, with Bells Estate Agent, you're in capable hands throughout this journey.

Property Management

Step into a world of property management crafted to provide you with tranquillity. At our core, we prioritize safeguarding your investment. Our spectrum of management services is carefully tailored to suit landlords of all types. At the heart of our mission is ensuring the security and stability of your investment. We understand the significance of your commitment, and our primary responsibility is to uphold its safety. To achieve this, we leverage cutting-edge technology and establish partnerships with industry leaders, offering you access to top-notch products that fortify your property and offer peace of mind.

Tenant Fees

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 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 (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.