What Does Our Setup Fee Include?
Our setup fee isn’t just a one-off charge — it covers the full process of preparing, marketing, securing and legally protecting your tenancy from day one through to renewal.
Behind the scenes, this includes:
Property Preparation & Marketing
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Photography | Professional property photography to showcase your home at its best. |
| Listings & Marketing | Creating listings and marketing across Rightmove to maximise exposure. |
| Enquiry Management | Handling all enquiries and managing demand efficiently. |
| Viewings | Conducting accompanied viewings with prospective tenants. |
Tenant Selection & Due Diligence
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Processing | Full application processing for all prospective tenants. |
| Referencing | Credit checks, employment verification, and affordability assessments. |
| Right to Rent | Right to Rent checks and compliance verification. |
| Negotiation | Negotiation and securing the best tenant for your property. |
Legal & Compliance Setup
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Tenancy Agreements | Drafting and issuing tenancy agreements tailored to your property. |
| Legislative Compliance | Ensuring compliance with current legislation, including Renters’ Rights changes. |
| Deposit Registration | Registration in a government-approved scheme with all prescribed information. |
| Legal Documentation | All prescribed information and legal documentation prepared and issued. |
Move-In & Tenancy Management Setup
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Inventory | Detailed inventory preparation documenting the property’s condition. |
| Check-In | Full check-in process coordination with your new tenant. |
| Key Handover | Key management and handover arranged seamlessly. |
Ongoing Tenancy Protection
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Renewals | Contract renewals and updates managed on your behalf. |
| Rent Reviews | Rent review and increase negotiations to protect your investment. |
| Pre-Tenancy End | Pre-tenancy end guidance and coordination to ensure a smooth transition. |
End of Tenancy Preparation
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Checkout Inspections | Pre-checkout inspections to assess the property’s condition. |
| Checkout Report | Checkout report arrangement comparing against the original inventory. |
| Deposit Resolution | Deposit negotiation and calculation handled fairly and transparently. |
Why This Matters
This process protects you legally, reduces risk, and ensures you secure the right tenant, not just the first tenant.
When spread across the average tenancy (over 3 years), the setup fee equates to only a small monthly cost — while covering a significant amount of work, expertise, and legal responsibility.
