Our Fees
SALE FEES
At Louvain Properties, we offer transparent and competitive pricing for property sales:
- Fixed Fee: £1399 + VAT (£1678.80 total) for properties sold under £93,000.
- Commission Rate: 1.5% + VAT for properties sold over £93,000.
Some properties may qualify for negotiated rates at Louvain Properties’ discretion.
LETTINGS MANAGEMENT FEES TO LANDLORD
Option 1: Full Management Service
- Initial One-Off Administration Fee: £499 + VAT (£598.80 total)
- Monthly Management Fee: 10% of rent + VAT
- Re-Let Fee (New Contract Holder): £399 + VAT (£478.80 total) or 80% of one month’s rent + VAT (whichever is greater)
- Annual Tax Return Statement: £50 + VAT (£60 total) (Optional Annual Charge)
- Legionella Risk Assessment (Domestic Properties): £150 + VAT (£180 total)
- Replacement Invoices: £10 + VAT (£12 total)
- Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) – Annual Registration Fee: £50 + VAT (£60 total)
- Full Inventory Service:
- Up to 3 Beds: £120 + VAT (£144 total)
- 4 Beds: £155 + VAT (£186 total)
- Additional Rooms: £15 + VAT (£18 total per room)
Option 2: Let Only Service
- Marketing, Advertising & Contract Preparation: £599 + VAT (£718.80 total)
- Legionella Risk Assessment (Domestic Properties): £150 + VAT (£180 total)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Gas Safety Certificate: £80 + VAT (£96 total)
- Electrical Safety Certificate (Periodic): £180 + VAT (£216 total)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): £80 + VAT (£96 total)
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm: £32 + VAT (£38.40 total)
DEPOSIT PROTECTION SCHEME (DPS)
- Deposit/Bond: At least one month’s rent (subject to landlord and individual circumstances), maximum of five weeks’ rent.
CONTRACT HOLDER FEE SCHEDULE (WALES)
- Late Rent Payments: Charged at 3% above the Bank of England base rate from the due date until paid (applies if rent remains unpaid for seven days).
- Lost Keys/Security Devices: Contract holders are responsible for the actual replacement cost. If a locksmith is required, the contract holder is responsible for all associated costs (lock replacement, new keys, etc.).
- You will pay us all reasonable losses, fees, damage costs and expenses we incur: for the cost of any bank or other charges if any cheque you have written is dishonoured or if any standing order or any other payment method is withdrawn by your bank.
- If the deposit is not enough, you must pay us the extra amount needed to cover all costs, charges and expenses properly due. You may request a further written statement of this contract at any time, but the landlord may charge a reasonable fee for providing a further written statement.
All fees, costs, and charges are subject to VAT.