Landlords
Transparent Letting and Management Fees, Published in Full
Why Choose Kerrigans Property Ltd for Your Lettings?
Letting agents structure their charges in all sorts of ways, and comparing on the headline percentage alone can mislead. What matters is how the fee is calculated and what is inside it.
- Ours is a monthly fee is charged on rent collected, so an empty property earns you and us nothing
- Inspections, inventories, legal letters and rent reviews are included on managed properties not charged as extras
- Local Doncaster letting specialists, ARLA Propertymark registered and regulated
- A family-run agency trading locally since 1978 with a combined experience of over 80 years knowledge.
- You can move between packages as your needs change
A management fee should buy real work — inspections, maintenance coordination, compliance renewals and arrears chasing — not a listing and silence. Ask any agent, us included, exactly which jobs the percentage covers. Ours are on this page, and in the schedule, before you commit.
Landlord Fees in Doncaster
At Kerrigans, we offer three landlord packages —Gold (let and full management which approximately 80% of our landlords choose), Silver (let and rent collection approximately 15% of our more experience landlords) and Bronze (let only a very small number only 5% choose this option) — and the set-up fee and monthly percentage for each are published below.
- Gold, full management — 12.5%+VAT=15% of the rent
- Silver, rent collection — 10%+VAT=12% of the rent
- Bronze, let only — 110%+VAT = 132% of one month’s rent
Our Three Landlord Packages
Gold — Let and Full Management is the same 90% set-up fee, then 15% of the rent each month. We take care of everything on your behalf — rent, inspections, maintenance, compliance and tenant communication.
On Silver and Gold, the monthly percentage falls as the rent rises. Every percentage includes VAT, and the monthly fee is only ever charged on rent collected.
Silver — Let and Rent Collection is 90% of one month’s rent (75% + VAT) to set up, then 12% of the rent each month. We collect the rent, chase any arrears and pay you over monthly with a clear statement; you look after maintenance yourself.
Bronze — Let Only is a one-off set-up fee of 132% of one month’s rent (110% + VAT), with a minimum charge of £800, and nothing monthly. We find and reference your tenant, prepare the tenancy and hand over; you manage the tenancy from there.
The Scale of Charges
| Gold Let & full management | Silver Let & rent collection | Bronze Let only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set-up fee | 90% of one month’s rent | 90% of one month’s rent | 132% of one month’s rent, minimum £800 |
| Monthly fee, rent under £1,499 | 15% | 12% | - |
| Rent £1,500–£2,499 | 13.2% | 11.4% | - |
| Rent £2,500–£4,999 | 12% | 10.8% | - |
| Rent £5,000+ | 10.8% | 9.6% | - |
All figures include VAT, and the monthly fee is charged on rent collected.
What is included, and what is charged separately
Marketing, the board, accompanied viewings, referencing, Right to Rent checks, arranging the gas, electrical and EPC certificates and the Legionella assessment, and preparing the tenancy agreement are in all three packages. The difference is what happens once a tenant is in.
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent collected, chased and paid over monthly | Included | Included | - |
| Rental warranty, first six months | Included | Included | - |
| Written inventory | £120 | £120 | £200 |
| Initial inspection, video inventory | Included | Included | £90 each |
| Periodic inspections | Included | Included | £120 each |
| Final inspection | Included | Included | £150 |
| Rent review at 12 months | Included | Included | £200 |
| Legal letters and statutory notices | Included | Included | £75-£120 |
| Arranging repairs up to £200 | Included | £40 per instance | £72 per instance |
| Tribunal paperwork or attendance | Included | Included | £150 per hour |
On Gold and Silver, renewing the rental warranty is 3.6% of the annual rent, and managing an empty property between tenancies is 3%. Withdrawing while we are marketing a property to let is £300 plus disbursements. Withdrawing from management is the full fee in the first 12 months, and 75% of one month’s rent after that.
The full schedule, including project management and combined sale-and-let marketing, is in our fees, redress and insurance schedule (PDF).
Which is the correct package for you
Every landlord is different, and the right package depends on how involved you would like to be:
- Whether you want a tenant find only, or the tenancy looked after too
- Property type, rent level and condition
- Whether we are taking over an existing tenant or letting from empty
- Any works or compliance catch-up needed before marketing
- Whether you would like the inventory, check-in and deposit protection handled for you
We will talk this through honestly at your free rental valuation and recommend the package that fits — not the most expensive one.
Most of our landlords choose the Gold option as it takes most of the pain, frustration and guess work away from letting your properties. Having a property empty between tenancies will ultimately cost far more than our fees and if you factor in the time you spend chasing contractors and paperwork the Gold package is normally the way to go especially for first time landlords, or those with busy lives. The best thing to do is come and have a chat with us we will help you work out which package is the best for you.
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If you are considering letting your property in Doncaster, start with a free, no-obligation rental valuation. We will explain what your property could achieve, which package suits you, and exactly what it will cost.
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- Call Us: 01302 769276 — speak directly with our knowledgeable team
- Email: hello@kerrigans.co.uk — share your requirements and we’ll be happy to assist
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do letting agents charge landlords in Doncaster?
Ours fees are published above: 15% of rents collected for full management, 12% for rent collection, both including VAT. Let only is a one-off 132% of one month’s rent, with a minimum charge of £800.
Is full management more expensive than let only?
In one word, yes — however full management includes the ongoing rent collection, inspections, maintenance coordination and compliance support, the let only does not. Many landlords find that one avoided problem pays for the difference.
Are there upfront landlord fees?
Not for managed properties, no.
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