Ladybird Living – Your London Estate Agent
Ladybird Living takes pride in being transparent regarding the services we provide and our fees. Below is a breakdown of our services based on the service level that most suit your needs as a landlord.
If you decide to opt for our Letting or Rent Collection service options, you can still benefit from management services included in our Fully Managed or Property Management service options on an ad-hoc basis when required. Please click on our à la carte menu of management services for a full list of services we provide and our arrangement fees.
Core Service
Service | Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Letting & Rent Collection | 10% | The fee is calculated as a percentage of the gross rent payable and is deducted when rent is remitted to the landlord, for the duration of the tenancy term. |
Fully Managed | 15% | The fee is calculated as a percentage of the gross rent payable and is deducted when rent is remitted to the landlord, for the duration of the tenancy term. |
Fully Managed Plus | 18% | The fee is calculated as a percentage of the gross rent payable and is deducted when rent is remitted to the landlord, for the duration of the tenancy term. |
Short Let Management | 25% | The fee is deducted in a single instalment from the initial rent/s paid by the tenant and is calculated as a percentage of the gross rent payable for the duration of the initial tenancy term where the initial term is less than six months. |
Property Management | 5% | The fee is calculated as a percentage of the gross rent payable and is deducted upfront, for the duration of the tenancy term. (+1% if rent collection services are required). |
Vacant Management | On Request | Subject to your requirements, and a minimum fee of £200 per month. This pertains to vacant management for the long-term, before you let, or between tenancies. |
All fees have been quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Service | Letting & Rent Collection | Fully Managed | Fully Managed Plus | Property Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Service summary | Letting Rent Collection | Letting Rent Collection Management | Letting Rent Collection Management Setup Costs* | Management |
Pre-tenancy arrangements | ||||
Market Appraisal | X | X | X | |
Professional photography with floorplan | X | X | X | |
Advertising on all major portals (RightMove, Zoopla, Prime Location, On The Market, etc.) via The London Broker moniker | X | X | X | |
Advertising on the Ladybird Living and The London Broker websites | X | X | X | |
Tenant matching | X | X | X | |
In-person viewings over 7 days a week | X | X | X | |
Offer negotiation | X | X | X | |
Advise on current legal and regulatory compliance (E.g. GSC, EPC, EICR, etc.) | X | X | X | X |
Tenant Screening and Contracting | ||||
Tenant referencing (credit history, previous landlord and employment status) | X | X | X | |
Right to Rent Check | X | X | X | |
Drafting Bespoke Tenancy Agreement | X | X | X | |
Deposit registration with an approved scheme for qualifying tenancies | X | X | X | |
Pre-Tenancy Property Preparation | ||||
Transfer of utilities to new tenants with tenant approval | X | X | X | |
Pre-tenancy work arrangements | X | X | ||
Pre-tenancy cleaning arrangements | X | X | ||
Arranging mandatory property safety checks | X | X | ||
Independent check-in inventory report arrangements | X | X | ||
Mid-Tenancy | ||||
Rent collection | X | X | X | |
Rent reminders | X | X | X | |
Statements of account | X | X | X | |
Holding of management keys throughout engagement | X | X | X | |
Property visit every 6 months | X | X | X | |
Routine property management, including repairs, maintenance, and certification as required | X | X | X | |
Instruct and pay contractors on the Landlord’s behalf at specially negotiated rates | X | X | X | |
Access to dedicated property manager | X | X | X | |
Monitor current legal and regulatory compliance (E.g. GSC, EPC, EICR, etc.) | X | X | X | |
Intermediary with block managers | X | X | X | |
Post-Tenancy Property Arrangements | ||||
Rent review negotiations | X | X | ||
Preparing and serving of notices in accordance with applicable legislation | X | X | ||
Arranging independent check-out inventory report | X | X | ||
Coordinating end-of-tenancy formalities | X | X | ||
Deposit return review and negotiations | X | X | ||
Arrangement and third-party costs included in fee | ||||
Gas Safety Certificate | X | |||
Electrical Installation Condition Report | X | |||
Energy Performance Certificate | X | |||
Independent Check-In Inspection and Report | X | |||
Independent Check-Out Inspection and Report | X | |||
Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detector and/or Smoke Alarm | X |