For Southampton landlords
Lettings & property management in Southampton
We are committed to quality at every level so not only will you find our high standards are reflected in our management, maintenance and tenant selection services, but you will also find our experienced and knowledgeable well trained staff are readily available with help and expert advice in all the legal, administrative and financial concerns associated with your property. If you are thinking of becoming a landlord by investing in property or letting your home we can offer you free comprehensive advice.
Choose your level of service
Our Landlord Services
Once the property is ready for letting, Tenant Link will find a highly vetted tenant that is suitable to the property. It is then up to the landlord to decide which avenue to pursue in relation to which management service is required.
With legislation and landlord’s responsibilities continually changing and tenants becoming more demanding, it is essential that an appropriate management package be devised to cater for the individual needs of each and every landlord. Tenant Link can tailor the ideal service package for you.
Tenant Link have the strongest commitment to quality and takes the landlord’s trust in us very seriously. We operate a strict code of practice ensuring customer excellence and continuity in all aspects of our everyday business, thereby giving landlords the peace of mind to fully appreciate the benefits of allowing Southampton’s premier lettings agency to deal with the renting of their property. In every instance Tenant Link treats a landlord’s property as if it were one of its own.
Let Only
- Letting Fee
- 3.5 weeks’ rent + VAT
- Minimum charge
- £550.00 + VAT
Full details and charges
Half Management
- Initial Letting Fee
- 1.5 weeks’ rent + VAT
- Minimum Fee
- £450 + VAT
- Half Management Fee
- 12% of the monthly rental income + VAT
Full details and charges
Full Management
- Initial Letting Fee
- 1.5 weeks’ rent + VAT
- Minimum Fee
- £450 + VAT
- Full Management Fee
- 15% of monthly rental income + VAT
Full details and charges
Fees are shown as currently advertised by Tenant Link and are listed separately for each package. Note the deposit registration charge differs by package: £100 + VAT under Let Only and Half Management, £55 + VAT per tenancy per property under Full Management.
Tenant Link – Let Only Package & Additional Services
Let Only
Our Let Only Package provides everything you need to get your property rented quickly, compliantly, and professionally:
Letting Fee
3.5 weeks’ rent + VAT
Minimum charge
£550.00 + VAT
Fees shown as currently advertised by Tenant Link.
Let Only Package Includes
- Property valuation & rental guidance
- Compliance advice under The Housing Act 1988
- Guidance on non-resident tax & HMRC (if relevant)
- Erection of To Let board
- Marketing on property portals & tenantlink.co.uk
- Conducting viewings
- Tenant referencing & Rights to Rent checks
- Preparation of legal tenancy documents
- Collection of deposit & first month’s rent (subject to tenancy type)
- Deduction of pre-tenancy invoices & lettings statement
- Notification to water supplier & council tax authorities
- Key management
Additional Services
We can also assist with:
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)Price on Application
- Gas Safety CertificatesPrice on Application
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)Price on Application
- Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Alarm InstallationPrice on Application
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)Price on Application
- Deposit Protection Registration(Landlord completes check-out & submits deductions at end of tenancy)£100 + VAT
Inventories
- Studio – 2 Bedrooms£180 + VAT
- 3 – 4 Bedrooms£240 + VAT
- 5+ Bedrooms£300 + VAT
Other Services
- Serving Section 8 Notice by legal teamPrice on application
- Rent review services and compliance£150 + VAT
- Change of Sharer (references, admin, new tenancy)£200 + VAT
- General Maintenance Contractors£45/hr + materials
- Withdrawal from Service (pre-tenancy)1 month’s rent + VAT
- Compliance Sanction Checks per tenancy£20 + VAT
Why Choose Tenant Link?
- Independent letting agent with a trusted network of skilled local contractors
- Full support for larger refurbishment projects from start to finish
- Friendly, professional, and reliable service for landlords
Tenant Link – Half Managed (Rent Collection) Landlords
Half Management
Our Half Management Package is designed for landlords who want professional support with rent collection and tenant management, while retaining control of day-to-day property oversight.
Initial Letting Fee
1.5 weeks’ rent + VAT
Minimum Fee
£450 + VAT
Half Management Fee
12% of the monthly rental income + VAT
Fees shown as currently advertised by Tenant Link.
Half Management Package Includes
- Property valuation & agreement of rental value
- Guidance on compliance under The Housing Act 1988
- Advice on non-resident tax status & HMRC (if relevant)
- Erection of To Let board
- Marketing on property portals & tenantlink.co.uk
- Conducting viewings
- Tenant referencing & Rights to Rent checks
- Preparation of legal tenancy documents
- Collection of deposit & first month’s rent
- Deduction of pre-tenancy invoices & provision of a lettings statement
- Notification to water supplier & council tax authorities regarding tenant changes
- Key management
- Collection of rent each month via standing order and remittance to landlord’s account
- Structured rent arrears process and legal assistance if required
Additional Services
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)£95 + VAT per property
- Gas Safety Certificate£135 + VAT per property
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)from £150 + VAT per property
- Installation of Smoke / Carbon Monoxide AlarmsPrice on Application
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)Price on Application
- Deposit Protection Registration(Landlord completes check-out & submits deductions at end of tenancy)£100 + VAT
- Property inspections requested by landlord with report and images£150 + VAT per property
- Notices for possession produced by a Legal TeamPrice on application + administration fee £75 + VAT
- Rent Review, Compliance and Tribunal Services – Administration fee£75 + VAT
- Renters’ Rights Act Compliance & Database Registration – Administration fee£100.00 plus VAT per property
Inventories
- Studio – Two Bedrooms£180 + VAT
- Three – Four Bedrooms£240 + VAT
- Five Bedrooms or more£300 + VAT
Other Services
- Change of Sharer (tenant replacement mid-tenancy including references, admin & new tenancy agreements)£200 + VAT
- Compliance Financial Sanction Checks per tenancy£20 + VAT
- General Maintenance Contractors£45/hr + materials
- Withdrawal from Service (post-tenancy)6 months’ notice required; full management fees apply during notice period
Why Choose Tenant Link?
- Independent letting agent with access to a network of highly skilled local contractors
- Full support for larger refurbishment projects from start to finish
- Friendly, professional, and reliable service for landlords
Tenant Link – Fully Managed Landlords
Full Management
Unlike many letting agents, we pride ourselves on offering complete transparency with no hidden costs. Our management fee includes check-outs, inventories, arrangement fees, and tenant referencing, providing landlords with clarity and peace of mind throughout the tenancy process.
Whilst our fees are required to be advertised by law, we are happy to discuss our management rates and may be able to offer a tailored package depending on your requirements. Please feel free to contact us for further details.
Initial Letting Fee
1.5 weeks’ rent + VAT
Minimum Fee
£450 + VAT
Full Management Fee
15% of monthly rental income + VAT
Fees shown as currently advertised by Tenant Link.
Full Management Package Includes:
- Property valuation & agreement of rental value
- Guidance on compliance under The Housing Act 1988
- Advice on non-resident tax status & HMRC (if relevant)
- Erection of To Let board
- Marketing on property portals & tenantlink.co.uk
- Conducting viewings
- Tenant referencing & Rights to Rent checks
- Preparation of legal tenancy documents
- Collection of deposit & first month’s rent
- Deduction of pre-tenancy invoices & provision of a lettings statement
- Notification to water supplier & council tax authorities regarding tenant changes
- Key management
- Collection of rent each month via standing order and remittance to landlord’s account
- Structured rent arrears process and legal assistance if required
- Regular property inspections with written reports & photographs
- Property inventories at the start of each tenancy
- Maintenance portal registration for tenant use & access to a dedicated 24/7 maintenance team
- Property management & administration – arranging works and assessing costs with contractors (landlord liable for associated costs)
- Emergency maintenance telephone line for urgent out-of-hours requests
- Periodic rent increases where applicable
- Check-out inspections and reports for outgoing tenants, including arranging works to return property to original condition
Deposit Handling
- Deposit Registration£55 + VAT per tenancy per property
- Tenant Link will hold deposits in a ring-fenced client account or send the deposit to the deposit scheme
Additional Charges (Legislation & Compliance)
- Legionella Risk Assessment£20 + VAT per tenant changeover
- Compliance Financial Sanction Checks£20 + VAT per tenancy
- Additional Income / Expenditure Reports£50 + VAT
Withdrawal from Service
- Post-tenancy6 months’ notice required; full management fees apply during notice period
Additional Services
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)£95 + VAT per property
- Gas Safety & Boiler Service£135 + VAT per property
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)from £150 + VAT per property
- General Maintenance Contractors£45/hr + materials
- Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Alarm InstallationPrice on Application
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)Price on Application
- Additional property inspections requested by the landlord£150 + VAT per property
- Change of Sharer (tenant replacement mid-tenancy including references, admin & new tenancy agreements)£200 + VAT
- Management Takeover from landlord or another agent (tenant in situ)£250 + VAT
- Administration for HMO applications to Southampton City Council(plus council application fees)£200 + VAT
- Property visits for HMO inspections£150 + VAT per property
- Court attendance£80/hr + VAT
- Notices for possession produced by a Legal TeamPrice on application + administration fee £75 + VAT
- Rent Review, Compliance and Tribunal Services – Administration fee£75 + VAT
- Renters’ Rights Act Compliance & Database Registration – Administration fee£100.00 plus VAT per property
Why Choose Tenant Link?
- Specially designed systems ensure full compliance with all regulations
- Independent letting agent with access to a network of highly skilled local contractors
- Full support for larger refurbishment projects from start to finish
- Friendly, professional, and reliable service for landlords
Video inventory and deposit help
Let Only Plus
We offer a comprehensive video inventory service recorded for you to watch at home. This records the exact condition internally and externally and utility meter readings of the property before the tenants move in. With the legislation regarding deposits, a comprehensive inventory is essential if you are to prove any damages.
As it is a legal requirement to protect any deposits received, we can assist in the registration process on behalf of landlords in setting up an account with the custodial scheme and forwarding the deposit into the scheme on their behalf in order to protect deposit. We can also arrange for all future payments to be paid directly to the landlord by standing order and ensure this is set up before the second month’s rent is due.
LEVELS OF SERVICE
LANDLORD FEES SCHEDULE
A tick means included. “Optional extra” means available at additional cost. A dash means not included.
Property Appraisal to agree value
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Provide guidance on compliance with statutory provisions and letting consents
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Advise on non-resident tax status and HMRC (if relevant)
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Advise on refurbishment requirements
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Erect board outside property in accordance with Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (where possible)
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Market the property and advertise on relevant portals
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Carry out accompanied viewings (as appropriate)
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Find tenants
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Vetting and referencing of Tenants including Rights to Rent and Financial Sanction Checks
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Preparation and signing of Tenancy Agreement
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Collect and remit initial months’ rent Provide tenants with method of payment Deduct any pre-tenancy invoices
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Agree collection of any shortfall and payment method
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Make any HMRC deduction and provide tenant with the NRLB (if relevant)
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Transfer of deposit and remainder of any rent taken prior to move in to landlords account
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Arrangement payments for statutory requirements
- Tenant Find Only
- Not included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Pursue non-payment of rent and provide advice on rent arrears actions
- Tenant Find Only
- Not included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Undertake one routine property visits per annum and notify the outcome to the landlord
- Tenant Find Only
- Optional extra
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Optional extra
- Fully managed service
- Included
Arrange routine repairs and instruct approved contractors (providing quotes when required)
- Tenant Find Only
- Optional extra
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Optional extra
- Fully managed service
- Included
Security Deposit dilapidation negotiations
- Tenant Find Only
- Optional extra
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Optional extra
- Fully managed service
- Included
Hold Keys throughout the tenancy term
- Tenant Find Only
- Included
- Half management – Rent collection only
- Included
- Fully managed service
- Included
Talk to us about your property.
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