Tenant Info

We have been residential lettings specialists for over 20 years and have vast knowledge of what our tenants needs and demands are. We work hard to provide the very best customer care for all our tenants, even during the difficult times which happen from time to time with property. With a dedicated 24 Hour phone service for out of hours emergencies, you are just a call away from award-winning customer service.

For protection, all our contracts have been scrutinised by independent property lawyers, your deposit is protected by the government scheme DPS, meaning only lawful deductions are only ever made. Client money protection is in place so it doesn’t matter what happens to you local Belvoir office, your money is always safe.  We always have a wonderful selection of properties on our books, so your new home is just a few clicks away!

Tenant Advice | A guide to renting a property

Residential Tenant Charges

In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Before the tenancy starts (payable to Belvoir Andover the ‘Agent’)

Holding Deposit: the equivalent value 1 weeks rent

Deposit: the equivalent value of 5 weeks rent

During the tenancy (payable to the Agent)

Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above BOE base rate

During the tenancy, if permitted and applicable

• Utilities: gas, electricity, water, and sewerage
• Communications: telephone and broadband
• Installation of cable/satellite
• Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
• Television license
• Council Tax

Other permitted payments

Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include reasonable costs or losses incurred for loss of keys, security devices and changes to the tenancy agreement or early termination, if the Landlord agrees they can be made, up to the permitted limits.

​​​​​​​Residential Tenant Protection

Belvoir Andover is a member of SafeAgent, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly.

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Company Lets

Initial Fees Relating to a Company Renting a Property

• Application/Referencing Fees – £500 plus vat for up to 2 people residing at the property
• Property holding fee: fee equivalent to 1 week’s rent (if the tenancy proceeds, this fee will be used towards your deposit)
• Move out – £150
• Pet Fee (per pet) – £120
• TT Contract Renewal 6/12 mths – £150
• Late Payment Fee – £36
• Early Release Fee:1 Month’s rent plus vat (times rent by 1.2 for inc vat)
• Cash Handling Fee (over £500) – £36
• Onward references – £36
• Room Move In Fee – £36
• Duplicate Tenancy Agreements – £36
• Duplicate Inventories – £36
• Duplicate Rent Statements – £18
• Returned Cheques or Standing Orders – £40
• Non-cancellation of standing order charge – £36
• Late payment of rent charge – £36
• Breach of Tenancy Letter – £36

Other non assured shorthold tenancy costs or Landlord Adhoc costs

• Application/Referencing Fees – £240 per person/guarantor.
• Property holding fee: fee equivalent to 1 week’s rent (if the tenancy proceeds, this fee will be used towards your deposit)
• Move in – £150 for 1 person or £175 for more than 1
• Room move in fee – £60
• Move out – £114
• Pet Fee (per pet) – £120
• TT Contract Renewal 6/12 mths – £150
• Late Payment Fee – £36
•  Early Release Fee (up to) 1 Month’s rent plus vat (times rent by 1.2 for inc vat)
• Cash Handling Fee (over £500) – £30
• Onward references – £36
• Room reference – £60 and Room Move In Fee – £24
• Duplicate Tenancy Agreements – £25
• Duplicate Inventories – £36
• Duplicate Rent Statements – £18
• Returned Cheques or Standing Orders – £40
• Non-cancellation of standing order charge – £36
• Late payment of rent charge – £36
• Breach of Tenancy Letter – £36

All the above charges are inclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.