All fees below are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. If you have any questions about our charges, please get in touch or call us on 020 8806 0999.
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Lettings Fees
Let Only
2.5 Weeks' Rent
+ VAT
We find and reference your tenant, prepare the tenancy agreement, and hand over the keys.
Example: on a property let at £1,200 pcm (£277 per week), this fee is approx. £692 + VAT (£831 inc. VAT).
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Fully Managed
2 Weeks' Rent
+ VAT (setup fee)
Full tenant-find service included, plus ongoing management. See management fees below.
Example: on a property let at £1,200 pcm (£277 per week), this set-up fee is approx. £554 + VAT (£665 inc. VAT).
Figures above are worked examples for illustration only and will vary based on your property's actual rent.
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Management Fees
Monthly management charge on collected rent
Covers rent collection, maintenance coordination, compliance monitoring and regular property inspections.
Typically 10%
+ VAT of collected rent
💡 Our standard management fee is 10% + VAT of collected rent. Depending on the size of your portfolio, the number of units, and the property's location relative to our office, this can range from 8% to 12% + VAT. We confirm your exact rate in writing before you instruct us — so you always know the figure that applies to your property.
Worked example: on a property let at £1,200 pcm, a 10% + VAT management fee is £120 + VAT (£144 inc. VAT) per month.
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Inspection Fees
Monthly Inspection
Included with all fully managed properties
Included
Valuation
Written market valuation of your property
£65
+ VAT
Refurbishment Inspection
Inspection report for works in progress or post-refurb sign-off
£85
+ VAT
Weekly Inspection — Building Sites
Per visit, for active construction or major works
£100
+ VAT
Insurance Inspection
Formal inspection report for insurance purposes
£65
+ VAT
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Locksmith
For managed clients only
Change of Euro Lock
Supply and fit replacement Euro cylinder
£35
+ VAT
Change of PVC Lock
Supply and fit replacement PVC door lock mechanism
£45
+ VAT
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Licences
Landlord Licence Application
Preparation and submission of selective or additional licence application
£150
+ VAT
HMO Licence Application
Full preparation and submission of HMO licence application on your behalf
£450
+ VAT
ℹ️ Licence fees above are for our administration service only. Council licence fees are charged separately by the local authority and are not included.
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Compliance & Accreditations
Seal Housing is a registered UK company operating under independent redress and client money protection schemes. Our certificates are available below.
Company
Seal Housing Limited
Company No. 08205550
VAT No. 273705691
ICO Registration
Ref. ZB425672
Registered 31 Oct 2022 · Expires 30 Oct 2026
Certificates
Property Redress Scheme (PRS) Certificate
Confirms our membership of an approved redress scheme
Client Money Protection (CMP) Certificate
Protects rent and deposit funds we hold on your behalf
UK ALA Membership Certificate
UK Association of Letting Agents membership confirmation
ICO Registration Certificate
Data protection registration with the Information Commissioner's Office
Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) Certificate
Confirms tenant deposits are protected under a government-approved scheme
If a certificate is temporarily unavailable, please contact us and we'll send a copy directly.
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