A London council has launched a letting agency for
private renters, in a move it said would protect tenants from “the scourge of
rip-off fees and charges”. Haringey council in north London said its online
agency, Move 51⁰ North, was the first in the UK to offer private tenants an
alternative to mainstream letting agents. Haringey council’s agency will charge
tenants a fee of £180 to cover administration and £72 for credit checks. There
are no renewal fees if they continue their tenancy beyond the original contract
period. Landlords will be offered lettings and management services at the
market rate, and access to the council’s maintenance services for repairs. None
have yet signed up. Read more on the Haringey Council website.
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