Japan Sales & Lettings Agency

Transparency

Fees & Regulations

We believe in complete transparency. Below you will find a full breakdown of our fees and the regulatory bodies we are registered with.

Owner Fees

All fees are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. Fees are calculated as a percentage of the annual rent unless otherwise stated.

Service

Fee

Full Management

14% + VAT (16.8% incl. VAT)

Let Only with Rent Collection

10% + VAT (12% incl. VAT)

Let Only Service

One (1) calendar month rent + VAT

Sales Commission

Contact us for more details

Tenant Fees

Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, only the following permitted payments may be charged to tenants.

Holding Deposit

1 week’s rent

Capped at one week’s rent. This is paid to reserve a property and is put towards the first month’s rent or returned if the tenancy does not proceed, subject to the conditions set out in the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

Security Deposit

5 weeks’ rent

Capped at five weeks’ rent where the annual rent is below £50,000, or six weeks’ rent where the annual rent is £50,000 or above. The deposit is protected with a government-approved scheme.

Permitted Payments Only

In accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, JSLA does not charge tenants any fees beyond the permitted payments listed above. No administration fees, referencing fees, or check-out fees are charged to tenants.

Regulatory Memberships

Property Redress Scheme

JSLA is a member of the Property Redress Scheme, providing an independent complaints resolution service for our clients.

Client Money Protection

We hold Client Money Protection (CMP) insurance through Propertymark, safeguarding all client funds held by our agency.

Propertymark Member

As a Propertymark member, we adhere to the highest professional standards and a strict code of conduct.

ICO Registered

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and comply fully with data protection regulations.

Have questions about our fees?

Our team is happy to discuss our services and provide a tailored quote for your property.