With OC Homes, you can trust that your property is in capable hands, backed by a track record of excellence and a commitment to delivering unparalleled service;
- Established Since 2008: With a decade-plus of experience, OC Homes brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to the table.
- Award-Winning Agent: Recognised for excellence, OC Homes has received prestigious accolades, including the Gold Award in three categories for five consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023): Best Overall Branch of the Year, Best Sales Branch of the Year, and Best Lettings Branch of the Year.
- E-Business of the Year 2023 Winner: Acknowledged for innovation and digital proficiency, OC Homes clinched the E-Business of the Year award at the NEWHAM Business Awards 2023.
- Leading Customer Reviews: Currently ranked as No.1 in our local area on the UK's Largest Customer Review Website for the Property Industry, OC Homes boasts exceptional feedback from satisfied clients.
- Highly Rated Google Reviews: Further validating our commitment to excellence, OC Homes garners high praise and commendations from clients on Google Reviews.
- Extensive Online Presence: OC Homes maintains a substantial presence on all of the UK's top property portals, including Rightmove, Zoopla, Prime Location, and On The Market, ensuring unparalleled exposure for your property. Moreover, our listings enjoy Featured and Premium status on these portals, maximising visibility.
- Cutting-Edge Marketing Tools: Leveraging virtual reality 360 tours and high-quality photography, OC Homes employs innovative marketing strategies to showcase your property's finest features effectively.
- Comprehensive Floor Plans: Our meticulously crafted floor plans adhere to RICS International Standards and Land Registry compliance, providing potential buyers with comprehensive insights into your property's layout and dimensions.
- Professional and Dedicated Team: At OC Homes, we pride ourselves on our professional, committed, friendly, and experienced team. Dedicated to sourcing the best possible buyer/Tenant for your property, our team manages the sales process meticulously from start to finish, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for you.
- ARLA Propertymark - The Association of Residential Lettings Agents: Member of the UK's foremost professional body for letting agents
- Goodlord Rent Protection and Legal Cover: In association with the largest tenant referencing and specialist lettings insurance company
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme: Authorised by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to provide tenancy deposit protection in England and Wales
LETTINGS ONLY | MANAGEMENT SERVICE | |
Unrivalled marketing exposure to source the best-quality tenants | ● | ● |
Obtaining tenant references quickly and comprehensively, including the Right to Rent checks | ● | ● |
Exclusive Rent Protection and Legal Expenses Service* | ● | ● |
Preparation of an ARLA Propertymark-approved Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) | ● | ● |
Pre-tenancy safety checks* | ● | ● |
Pre-tenancy clean & inventory check-in* | ● | ● |
Rental Collection/Payments with Automated statements and landlord communications via PayProp Owner App | ● | |
Access to Alto PropertyFile customer portal | ● | |
Utility management | ● | |
Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Registration (Deposit claim negotiation, compilation & submission) | ● | |
Compliance advice | ● | |
Dedicated Property Managers, and access to specialist property repairs & maintenance Platform (Fixflo) | ● | |
Keyholding service | ● | |
Arranging quotes, repairs & maintenance | ● | |
Access to a panel of vetted contractors | ● | |
24-hour emergency contractors | ● | |
Property inspections (Bi-Annually) | ● | |
Local authority licence application support* | ● | |
Managing the check-out process* | ● |
* Additional fees apply
Scale of Fees
(All fees are inclusive of VAT)
The management fee is charged in advance for the first 6 months of commencement date, and monthly thereafter.
The Let Only fee is charged for the term of the contract (minimum 12 months)
Premium Management Fee: 18% (15% + VAT), Includes Check-in & Check-out Inventory & Certificates (Gas, Electric & EPC – additional cost for works are not included)
Standard Management Fee: 14.4% (12% + VAT)
Letting and Rent Collection Fee: 12% (10% + VAT)
Letting Only Service Fee: 9.6% (8% + VAT) (subject to a Minimum Fee of £900 (£750 + VAT))
TENANT FEES
(Click HERE for all relevant fees)
OTHER FEES IF APPLICABLE (All fees unless otherwise stated are inclusive of VAT): | OTHER FEES IF APPLICABLE (All fees unless otherwise stated are inclusive of VAT): |
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Tenancy Set-Up (Managed/Rent Collection properties only): £420 Tenancy Renewal (Managed/Rent Collection properties only): £240 Preparing Inventory/Schedule of Condition: £150 Studio – 1 Bedroom £200 2 Bedrooms – 3 Bedrooms £300 4 Bedrooms + Check Out: £130 Studio – 1 Bedroom £180 2 Bedrooms – 3 Bedrooms £230 4 Bedrooms + Gas Safety Certificate: £120 plus costs / Boiler Service: £96 plus costs Energy Performance Certificate: £120 plus costs Electrical Installation Conditional Report: £240 plus costs / Portable Appliance Test: £125 Hourly rate for other work: £75 per hour Pre-letting Regulation Check: £150 Deposit Dispute Charge: £300 Additional Property Inspections: £96 Property Licence Application: £400 (plus Local authority fee) | Deposit Registration (Included if managed): £108 Duplication and testing of extra keys: £5 plus costs Issuing Notice of Seeking Possession (s21): £120 Maintenance Repair Limit - UK Landlords: £200 Maintenance Repair Limit - Overseas Landlords: £500 Obtaining estimates and supervision of major works: 12% of the cost of work over £1000 Right to Rent Check (additional tenants only): £75 Court Appearance: £420 Cleaning: from £200.00 (POA) Rent Protection & Legal Cover: Rentals up to £2500.00: £420 with Nil excess Rentals up to £5000.00: £515 with Nil excess Rentals up to £7500.00: £590 with Nil excess HMRC Return for Non-Resident Landlords: £145 p/p Vacant management: £200 International payments: £30 |
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.
To review our ARLA Propertymark Membership Certificate, click here.
To review Propertymark's Rules of Conduct, click here.