Letting
Lettings with a personal touch
When it comes to letting your property, you’ll be much more than a number at McKenzie Sakowicz.
Our dedicated lettings team will get to know you and your property so we can expertly match you with your ideal tenant, ensuring you feel completely confident that your most valuable possession is in the safest of hands.
First-time landlords
If this is your first let, we’ll guide you through the entire process from beginning to end and help you navigate the tricky world of lettings legislation. You’ll find our friendly team is always on hand to answer any questions, for that ultimate peace of mind.
Property investors
If you’re an experienced professional landlord building your portfolio, we’ll quickly and efficiently find the right tenants for your properties. At McKenzie Sakowicz we develop long-lasting relationships with our clients built on trust and respect, with our landlord's property goals and aspirations paramount at all times.
Your perfect package
We offer a range of rental packages that can be tailored to your needs. Instruct us to simply find the right tenant, add on rent collection or opt for a full property management package, where we’ll take on the day-to-date management of your tenancy. Plus, because you’re with McKenzie Sakowicz, you can rest assured that we’ll look after your property as if it were our own.
How we’ll help you let your property
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Accurate rental appraisals Our expert rental appraisers will provide you with an accurate and honest appraisal of your property’s rental value and the income it could generate.
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Eye-catching online marketing We’ll list your rental property on the McKenzie Sakowicz website as well as the UK’s largest property portal, Rightmove |
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Top-quality photography Quality attracts quality, and our outstanding professional photography helps your property stand out from the crowd and increases the opportunity to attract the very best tenants. |
Accompanied viewings We only ever send experienced professionals to conduct your viewings, as this is our greatest opportunity to promote the benefits of your property to potential tenants and helps us to get to know them, which is extremely important for you as a landlord too. |
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Tenant referencing When you're handing over the keys to your most valuable possession, you need to know it's going to be in safe hands. We carry out thorough and diligent tenant checks to help safeguard your assets and rental income, including legally required Right-to-Rent checks |
Get the service that’s right for you Choose the level of support that’s right for you. Whether you simply want us to find you a tenant, arrange rent collection or sit back and relax while we manage your property, we have the ideal service ready and waiting for you. |
Protecting your assets
In the unlikely event that something goes wrong, you need to know that you, your property, and your finances are legally protected.
As responsible letting agent's, we are members of:
- Redress Scheme: TPO
- Client Money Protection Scheme: CMP
- Tenant Deposit Scheme: TDS and DPS
Plus, we also provide landlords with legally required and compliant Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements.
Our overall aim is to make being a landlord a more satisfying and rewarding experience both financially and personally for our clients.
“We gave Wioleta two properties to manage to begin with, she now has five family properties, need we say more – great job and a great team. Thank you for everything.”
Letting fees
Rent Collection and Full Management Fees
If during the sole agency period other agents are instructed, the monthly commission rate will be increased by 1.5% inc VAT
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Full Management Percentage of the rent payable for the full tenancy term (defined) including all renewal periods. Payable monthly |
14.8% of the rent (12% + VAT) |
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Rent Collection Service Percentage of the rent payable for the full tenancy term (defined) including all renewal periods. Payable monthly |
10% of the rent (8% + VAT) |
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Set Up Fee (This fee includes a Tenancy Agreement, transfer and management of your utilities) |
£50 inclusive of VAT (£41.67 + VAT) |
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Inventory/Check-out Preparation |
Full inventory services are available, ask for more details |
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Renewal Agreement |
£150.00 (£125.00 + VAT) |
Tenant Introduction Only Service
If during the sole agency period other agents are instructed, the commission rate will be increased by 10% inc VAT of one months’ rent
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Tenant Introduction Only Service |
7.20% (6% + VAT)* of the first 12 months’ rent on a sole agency basis deducted from first rent payment
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Set Up Fee (This fee includes a Tenancy Agreement) |
£150.00 (£125.0 + VAT) payable on the commencement of the tenancy |
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Protection of the Tenancy Deposit with The Dispute Service |
£72.00 + VAT (£60.00 + VAT) payable on commencement of the tenancy |
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Inventory / Check-out preparation |
Full inventory services are available, ask for more details |
Additional Fees - Fees quoted below are inclusive of VAT
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Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms |
Contractor installation invoice plus £30 for each alarm |
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Instruction of either a gas safety record or electrical certificate |
Contractor invoice plus £30.00** arrangement fee |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) |
£85.00 |
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Key Cutting |
Invoice value plus £10.00 |
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Shopping fee |
Invoice value plus £30.00 |
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Project manage on behalf of the Landlord any major Works exceeding £500 + VAT |
10% of the contractor’s invoice |
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Property Inspections and Visits Additional visits made by the Agent to the property at the specific request of the Landlord |
£70.00 per property visit |
* included in Managed Service
** £30.00 arrangement fee included in Managed Service
Sales
Early Termination Fee
Should the Landlord sell the Property with the tenant in situ then the Landlord hereby agrees to pay the Agent an early termination fee. This fee is waived if we sell the Property.
£500.00
Friendly valuation and surveying services
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