At O’Sullivan Property Consultants, we strive to be transparent and upfront about any possible fees that may be payable when selling, letting or renting property through us. This helps you make informed decisions with no last-minute surprises.
Sellers Fees
| Type of Agency | Fee (including VAT) |
|---|---|
| Sole Selling Rights Agency | 3,00% |
| Multiple Agency | 3,60% |
Tenant Fees
| Type of Fee | Amount (including VAT) |
|---|---|
| Deposit for a long let tenancy | Equivalent to five weeks' rent |
| Deposit for a short let tenancy | Two week's rent |
| Contract variation, novation, amendment or change of occupant at the tenant’s request within an existing tenancy | £50 |
| Default fee of interest on late rent if rent is more than 14 days overdue | 3% above Bank of England base rate |
| Default fee for lost keys or other respective security devices | Actual cost of replacement |
Landlord Fees
| All inclusive of VAT | |
|---|---|
| Lettings only | 13.2% (11% + VAT) |
| Renewals on 1st 2 years' | 12% (10% + VAT) |
| Management service (fees apply per property) | |
| - 1-2 properties | 7.2% (6% + VAT) |
| - 3-4 properties | 6% (5% + VAT) |
| - 5 or more properties | 4.8% (4% + VAT) |
| - Renewals on 1st 2 years / Continuation period after renewals | 4.8% (4% + VAT) |
| Short lets (inc obligatory management service) | 24% (20% + VAT) |
| - Renewals on 1st 2 years' | 24% (20% + VAT) |
| Tenancy Agreement | £100 + VAT |
| Admin Fee | £150 + VAT |
| Referencing Cost (per person) | £120 + VAT |
| Deposit Protection Registration | £40 + VAT |
Other Fees
| Size | Check-in Inventory | Check-out Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | £200 | £200 |
| 1 Bed | £240 | £200 |
| 2 Bed | £280 | £200 |
| 3 Bed | £320 | £200 |
| 4 Bed | £380 | £220 |
| 5+ Bed | £400 | £240 |
| Fee Description | Amount (including VAT) |
|---|---|
| Additional Property Inspection | £100 |
| BACS/CHAPS Trace | £22 |
| Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation | £75 + £30 per alarm |
| Combined Gas and Portable Appliance Test | £204 |
| Combined Gas Safety Certificate and boiler service | £220 |
| Court Appearance (charged per day or part thereof) | £420 |
| EPC and EICR | £200 |
| Fire Blanket | £20 |
| Gas Safety Certificate | £150 |
| HMRC Return for Non-resident Landlords | £145 per person |
| Attendance for delivery of non-O'Sullivan supplier household items | £60.00 per hour |
| International/Same Day Bank Transfers | £9 |
Mandatory Grounds Ground 1, Ground 1A, Ground 4, Ground 4A, Ground 5, Ground 5A, Ground 5C, Ground 5E, Ground 5F, Ground 5G, Ground 6, Ground 6A, Ground 6B, Ground 7, Ground 7A, Ground 7B, Ground 8 | £200 + VAT per ground |
Discretionary Grounds Ground 9, Ground 10, Ground 11, Ground 12, Ground 13, Ground 14, Ground 14A, Ground 14ZA, Ground 15, Ground 17 | £200 + VAT per ground |
| Smoke Alarm Installation | £75 + £30 per alarm |
| Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Test (on start of Tenancy) | £60 |
| Works over £1000 | 12% (10% + VAT) of the invoice total |
| Referral Fees | Up to 25% of total invoice amount |
| Please note that all fees are inclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. |
Referral Fees
Please note that the referral fees are per referral and do not affect the final amount paid to the service provider. All referral fees are separate from obligations to pay O'Sullivan's own fees or commission, which are subject to VAT.
How do we ensure our landlords are protected?
We are a registered member of the Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. This is a client money protection scheme to ensure your money is handled in the correct manner. Download a copy of our Propertymark Client Money Protection Certificate here.
You can review the Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules here.
We are also members of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme for consumer complaints.
