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Tenant fees

Clear, fair &
transparent fees.

At Sears, we believe in complete transparency when it comes to renting your next home. All our tenant fees are compliant with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, meaning you’ll never face hidden or unexpected charges.

Our aim is to make renting in Bracknell, Wokingham and across Berkshire simple, affordable and stress-free from start to finish.

Below is a guide to the costs you can expect when renting a property through Sears.

  • Tenant Fees Act 2019
  • TPO member
  • Client Money Protection
  • Deposits in TDS
01

Permitted payments

TENANT FEES ACT 2019

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords and agents are only allowed to charge tenants for specific, government-approved costs. These include:

  • 01.1

    Rent

    The amount agreed in your tenancy agreement, paid in advance and usually monthly.

    As agreed in tenancy
  • 01.2

    Tenancy Deposit

    A refundable deposit, capped at five weeks’ rent (where annual rent is under £50,000) or six weeks’ rent (where annual rent exceeds £50,000). All deposits are protected in an approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).

    5–6 weeks’ rent
  • 01.3

    Holding Deposit

    A refundable deposit of one week’s rent to reserve a property. This will be deducted from your first month’s rent or tenancy deposit upon move-in.

    1 week’s rent
02

Supporting you throughout your tenancy

From move-in to move-out, our lettings team in Bracknell and Wokingham provides ongoing support, whether that’s maintenance queries, renewals, or deposit advice. Our goal is to ensure you feel informed and confident at every stage.

Questions about fees?

Our lettings team in Bracknell & Wokingham is happy to talk you through anything before you apply.

Speak to the lettings team →Download fee guide (PDF)
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