We are remaining open. For our latest FAQs in relation to COVID-19 click here
Our priority is the health and well being of our colleagues, landlords, tenants and maintenance contractors. We continue to monitor the situation and implement changes in accordance to government and Public Health England guidelines.
Following the recent announcement from the government, we will re-open the office imminently, whilst keeping everyone safe. Restrictions will be in place and we will adopt procedures for all viewings and direct contact with our customers.
We understand that people still need to buy, sell, let homes and pay rent, so to continue providing a service we will be available to contact by phone, email, or face-to-face meeting (by appointment only).
The office will be assisted remotely by phone and email
Safeagent is the UK’s leading accreditation scheme for lettings and management agents operating in the Private Rented Sector. Established in 1999 by the Empty Homes Agency as The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) with the backing of the industry, the aim was to establish a single badge for consumers to look for and understand the service and protections a firm offered through adherence to strict accreditation criteria. Recently rebranded as safeagent, we are well-respected – recognised by Government, consumer groups and industry bodies. safeagent is the only agent organisation whose sole focus is consumer protection, operating across the UK on a not-for-profit basis. safeagent operates a Government approved Client Money Protection Scheme protecting landlords and tenants money held by our agents.
Please find below a link to our safeagent terms and conditions https://safeagents.co.uk/for-landlords
We are a member of the key governing bodies
Our standard fees for sole and multiple agency
| Sole agency | 31% (5% + VAT) |
| Multiple agency | 30.6% (5% + VAT) |
| Berkshire only sole agency | 5.8% (1.7% + VAT) |
| Berkshire only multiple agency | 4.16% (8.8% + VAT) |
| Energy Performance Certificate | £18.80 |
| Services from Conveyan, recommended panel of solicitors | |
| Sales Ready pack for freehold properties | £188.80 |
| Sales Ready pack for leasehold properties | £850 |
| Full conveyancing service* | Please request individual quotation |
Conveyan will pay Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd a referral fee of up to £190.00 (£228.00 inc VAT) for each sale/purchase or remortgage completed. Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd does not receive a referral fee from solicitors firms but our staff may individually receive a £10 shopping voucher. This does not affect the amount of legal fees you pay or your ability to choose your own legal services provider.
All fees unless otherwise stated are inclusive of VAT
Sales Terms and Conditions of business, fees and expenses
Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd does not charge credit card admin fees.
| Deposit for a long let tenancy | Equivalent to five weeks' rent |
| Deposit for a short let tenancy | £700 or equivalent to one weeks' rent (whichever is greater) |
| Contract variation, novation, amendment or change of occupant at the tenant’s request within an existing tenancy | £50 |
| Default fee of interest on late rent if rent is more than 14 days overdue | 3% above Bank of England base rate |
| Default fee for lost keys or other respective security devices | Actual cost of replacement |
| Tenant fee | £250 per person£250 per person |
This is fixed-cost fee that can cover a variety of works depending on the individual circumstances of each tenancy, including but not limited to conducting viewings, negotiating the tenancy, verifying references, undertaking Right to Rent checks (if applicable) and drawing up contracts. It is charged on a per individual basis – not per tenancy. The charge will not exceed £250 inc VAT per individual and will only be applied to the first four individuals entering into the tenancy where there are more than four individuals taking occupation of the property. The charge will not exceed this sum unless you request or cause one of the specific additional services or fees set out elsewhere in this document.
All fees unless otherwise stated are inclusive of VAT
Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd Client Money Protection is provided by Propertymark. The scheme accounting rules, as well as our conduct and membership rules, can be found in the Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules. Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd is also a member of SAFEagent, which ensures we have the necessary protection for monies held in our client account.
Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd fees and terms for tenants
Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd fees and terms for Short Let tenants
Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd does not charge credit card admin fees.
