Tenant Charges

We pride ourselves on transparency and that’s why we publish a full list of associated costs when you’re securing a property through us. It’s always best to speak directly to the consultant that you are registered with to confirm which charges would be relevant for you:

Pre tenancy

  • Referencing fee – £70 per person
  • Check in fee – Price is based on the size of the property, please see below:
    • 1 Bedroom – £113.20
    • 2 Bedroom – £137.20
    • 3 Bedroom – £156.40
    • 4 Bedroom – £178.00
    • 5 Bedroom – £199.60
  • Deposit – Typically 6 weeks’ rent (per property)
  • Guarantor required? Home Traders allows the first one to be referenced for £75; each additional guarantor carries a fee of £60.00.*

During your tenancy

  • Change of occupancy – £150.00 per person
  • Renewal document fee – £150.00 per property

Post tenancy

    • Reference request fee – £30.00 per person

Throughout the tenancy and at the end of the tenancy there are other costs that must be covered on top of the rent. These might include:

  • Utilities (gas, electricity, water and telephone)
  • Council Tax
  • Television licence
  • Installation of cable/satellite
  • Insurance (for your personal and own contents)
  • Garden maintenance
  • Professional cleaning of the property
  • Dilapidations

*Please speak to your experienced property consultant for clarification if your circumstances would warrant the need for a guarantor.