Bridgwater, TA6
5/5, 158 reviews
99% recommended
98% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
98% lettings fee satisfaction
Residential SalesOur sales team is very experienced in the local market. The team is led by Martin with over 30 years experience with the last 19 years in Bridgwater.We make sure we work for our sellers and ensure we deliver the service we promise and keep both buyers and sellers updated. ... show more Residential Sales

Our sales team is very experienced in the local market. The team is led by Martin with over 30 years experience with the last 19 years in Bridgwater.

We make sure we work for our sellers and ensure we deliver the service we promise and keep both buyers and sellers updated. We receive regular testimonials and are proud to be the top rated agent on Google with over 70 ‘5’ star reviews and awarded Best Estate Agent branch in Bridgwater on All Agents.

We are proud to be members of the Property Ombudsman Scheme for estate agents, whose Code of Practice is approved by the ‘Office of Fair Trading’.

• Free and accurate market appraisals

• Prominent High Street position

• Accompanied viewings with feedback

• Prominent internet advertising

• Regular market updates

• Open 6 days a week

Selling homes successfully in and around Bridgwater

We have a track record in selling residential property in Bridgwater and the surrounding villages for nearly 20 years. Our staff are very experienced and highly professional.

We have built an enviable reputation for looking after our vendors which has resulted in many instructions coming through repeat business.

We also know our local area as all our staff live in Bridgwater and we have established relationships with all the local solicitors, surveyors and mortgage providers. This is invaluable when we are progressing your sale.

Giving property the exposure you deserve

We promote property through all the latest means and are constantly working with our business partners to introduce the latest technology aimed at maximising the exposure of property while improving the customer experience. We also still value traditional methods as well and understand the importance of taking time to understand our clients needs and timescales.

We promote property to millions of potential buyers on all of the major property portals including our own websites. All of which can be accessed via smart phones, tablets and PCs.

Residential Letting and Property Management

Our lettings team offer a versatile letting service designed to meet the needs of each individual landlord, whether you require us to fully manage your property or simply find you a tenant we are happy to help.

Our dedicated team can offer you a five star customer service as maintaining our relationships is of great value to us and we always have your best interests at heart.

Providing honest, professional and quality lettings and property management services we can offer the following:

• Free and accurate market appraisals

• Finding the right tenant for you

• Fully referenced tenants

• Full inventory service

• Produce floorplans for all instructions

• Advertising on Rightmove and Zoopla

• Out of hours support

We also specialise in renting out Houses of Multiple occupancy (HMO’s). Managing HMO’s is much more involved and licences are needed for most and there are many rules and regulations to comply with. Here at Brightestmove we have developed the knowledge and expertise in this field which enables us to effectively manage these properties which we have done successfully for many years now.

Opening Hours
Address

Brightestmove Estate & Letting Agents
28 High Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3BJ
01278 420444

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 98% 100% £78,000 £385,000
Lettings 100% 98% £500 £5,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
39 0 20 1 62 0 32 1 3 0
Areas covered
  • TA6
  • Bridgwater
  • Burnham-on-Sea
  • TA5
  • Highbridge
  • TA7
  • TA9
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Aug 10,2020
Minithumbup
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By: 'Ryan'
Aug 10,2020
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Great Service! I would like to thank Natasha and Emily for managing the sale of my property. Even though the sale was delayed due to Covid-19, Brightest move were professional and managed the sale really well throughout. I would highly recommend!...
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Aug 07,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Paul'
Aug 07,2020
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Just to say a big thank you to Martin, Natasha & Emily for managing the sale of our property. Extremely proactive in ensuring progress through the lock down period. Such a swift completion after the lifting, was a huge relief....
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“Fast, efficient and friendly service that kep......”

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Jul 25,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'RJ'
Jul 25,2020
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Fast, efficient and friendly service that kept me informed at every stage of the sale. Thanks for your help and patience juring the sale....
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Jul 24,2020
Minithumbup
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Jul 24,2020
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Martin, Emily and Natasha at Brightest Move have provided me with an outstanding service thoughout the sale of my property. With the added issues with COVID-19, the team have maintained excellent communication throughout and have dealt with any issues promptly. Whilst moving house isn't something ...
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“Martin, Natasha and Emily are absolutely outs......”

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Jul 24,2020
Minithumbup
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By: 'Kieran'
Jul 24,2020
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Martin, Natasha and Emily are absolutely outstanding. Provided a reliable and solid service for our property sale. We sold within the COVID 19 period and with all the added complications, they made it a smooth transition regardless. Our Solicitor also said how helpful they were compared ...
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“Brightestmove a pleasure...”

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Jul 18,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Kevin'
Jul 18,2020
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We recently purchased our property from Brightestmove, we found Martin and his team, incredibly helpful, polite and a pleasure to deal with, will be recommending Brightestmove friends, family and anybody in the future. Thank you once again for your support and service....
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“I am extremely please with the service I rece......”

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Jul 08,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Darren'
Jul 08,2020
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I am extremely please with the service I received from Brightestmove who expertly guided and assisted me through the whole process. I sold my house in the midst of the COVID pandemic and the team response to this unprecedented situation was excellent....
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“Happy Customers...”

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May 29,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Toni'
May 29,2020
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I've just sold my property with Brightest Move and couldn't ask for a better estate agents. From start to finish they have been helpful, friendly and just absolutely excellent with everything. Martin is absolutely lovely and shows a keen interest at all times. Natasha is ...
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“Brillaint, helpful team kept us informed all the way....”

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Mar 23,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Clare'
Mar 23,2020
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First time selling a property, it didn't quite go according to plan but the Brightestmove team were always there helping and keeping us updated as to what was happening, and where we were with everything! Thank you so much to the whole team for all ...
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“The team have been really helpful, efficient ......”

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Mar 23,2020
Minithumbup
Emily
By: 'Carol'
Mar 23,2020
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The team have been really helpful, efficient and kind throughout the whole process of buying the property and subsequently letting it out...
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“I cannot fault Brightestmove with their servi......”

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Mar 17,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Sarah'
Mar 17,2020
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I cannot fault Brightestmove with their service and professionalism. Considering i wasn't their paying client, they were extremely helpful and kept me up to date every step of the way. I mainly dealt with Natasha and she was amazing. Very friendly staff and would strongly ...
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“Excellent service from a brilliant Estate Age......”

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Mar 04,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Simon'
Mar 04,2020
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Excellent service from a brilliant Estate Agent very professional and friendly helpful staff always there to answer any questions in regard to the progress of a sale....
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“Going above and beyond throughout!...”

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Feb 29,2020
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Graham'
Feb 29,2020
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We were first time buyers and really didn't have a clue what we were letting ourselves in for. But from the first viewing of the property to completion Martin and his team have been absolutely fantastic! Going above and beyond to help us through the ...
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“Excellent service...”

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Oct 24,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'S'
Oct 24,2019
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Excellent service by Martin and Natasha - always providing good communication and keeping us informed. Would definitively recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable estate agent....
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“Fantastic service from Martin and staff.....”

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Sep 15,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'sian'
Sep 15,2019
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Fantastic service from Martin and staff. For the sale of a property. Consideration and compassion were showed at all times given the circumstances of the sale. Was kept fully informed of each viewing, which was always accompanied by feedback from the potential purchaser, and once ...
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“Recommendation...”

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Sep 10,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Carol'
Sep 10,2019
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Martin was very proactive and kept in continual contact. The chain we were in was challenging to say the least and he was a key player in driving things along. If we ever sell our new house we know who we will be using to ...
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“Brightestmove were a great help...”

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Aug 29,2019
Minithumbup
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By: 'Mr'
Aug 29,2019
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Brightestmove were a great help as my solicitors were very slow in getting the property progressed and they assisted in getting all paperwork signed and chasing my solicitors. Needed to move quickly and Brightestmove helped me achieve that....
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“I can’t thank Natasha enough for all her help......”

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Aug 28,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Dom'
Aug 28,2019
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I can’t thank Natasha enough for all her help she has gave me. She has been on the ball from the very start right through to the end. Really friendly and very easy to speak to. Thank you very much :)...
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“Excellence experience with all at Brightestmo......”

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Aug 27,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Dean'
Aug 27,2019
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Excellence experience with all at Brightestmove Bridgwater. Great communication and fast response. Dealt with buying are new property and selling are old one. Will definitely be using again....
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“Well where to start brightest move are just b......”

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Aug 27,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Lucy'
Aug 27,2019
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Well where to start brightest move are just brilliant , helpful and I can’t thank them enough for the work they do , Natasha has helped no end from start to finish ! If you need anything or any question she on it straight away , I wouldn’...
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Aug 23,2019
Minithumbup
Emily
By: 'Scott'
Aug 23,2019
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Couldn't of asked for a better service from all at brightest move. Nothings ever an issue for them, always informative and genuinely the most helpful team around. Thank you...
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“The brightest star - Natasha at Brightestmove Bridgwater...”

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Aug 14,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Alex'
Aug 14,2019
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Would like to thank Natasha for her help, trust and belief in me. Natasha was at all times supportive and informative between myself, her client, the solicitors and the other agents in the chain. I had more help and information from her than others. She ...
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“Best Estate Agent in the southwest....”

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Aug 05,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Nicola'
Aug 05,2019
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I have both bought and purchased property from Brightest move and have no hesitation in recommending them for either service. They are the best estate I have ever used and I've moved house many times. They are efficient, proactive, supportive and good value for money....
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“Amazing!...”

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Jul 17,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Lauren'
Jul 17,2019
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My husband and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better service from Natasha and the team at Brightest Move Bridgwater. From beginning to end the service has been out of this world. Natasha went above and beyond to ensure our house sale and ...
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“We have sold our house through Brightest Move......”

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Jul 17,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Claire'
Jul 17,2019
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We have sold our house through Brightest Move this summer, we can't recommend them highly enough. Natasha was wonderful at keeping in touch with regular updates and chasing solicitors etc on our behalf. We never once felt there was a lack of communication. Martin's experience ...
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“Brightest Move have been excellent from the t......”

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Jul 16,2019
Minithumbup
Emily
By: 'Den'
Jul 16,2019
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Brightest Move have been excellent from the time I decided to market my property, they have also dealt with the various problems that have arisen during that time, after deciding that I would let the property they have now found me tenants and are now ...
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“My dealings with Brightestmove as a purchaser......”

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Jul 15,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Simon'
Jul 15,2019
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My dealings with Brightestmove as a purchaser were a real pleasure compared to some other agencies I have used. All the staff I had dealings with were extremely helpful, personable and professional, but Natasha deserves a special mention....
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“Fantastic!...”

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Jul 11,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Scott'
Jul 11,2019
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I can say nothing but good things about the company as a whole, but in particular Natasha. She is the diamond in the crown for sure. Working tirelessly to re-erect the sale that had fallen through several times, through no fault of our own. Held ...
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“Purchase...”

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May 01,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Joseph'
May 01,2019
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Brightestmove were really helpful throughout the whole process and kept me informed the all of the time. I would strongly recommend these Estate Agents....
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“The best.....!...”

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Mar 09,2019
Minithumbup
Martin
By: 'Sue'
Mar 09,2019
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All at brightest move we're professional and friendly but Tash is something else! From keeping us informed every step of the way to standing in our buyers solicitors to get answers when they wouldn't respond to her calls ! She really is a credit not only ...
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Landlord Fees

Landlord Information

Here at Brightestmove we always have your best interest at heart so choose us to manage your property and relax knowing you are in safe hands.

We offer a number of packages which can be adapted to suit your needs.
1. Fully Managed
New Tenancy Pack £360 including VAT and 13.2% including VAT of the month’s rent to include:
• Advise of current market and agree marketing price
• Market your property on Rightmove, Zoopla and our website
• Accompany all viewings
• Source a tenant and referencing which includes credit checks
• Offer negotiation and prepare tenancy
• Free inventory
• Quarterly inspections
• Monthly rent collection and monthly statements
• Rent arrears chasing
• Organise repairs and maintenance and provide a 24 hour emergency helpline

2. Let Only
90% including VAT (subject to a minimum fee of £540 including VAT) of the first month’s rent to include:
• Advise of current market and agree marketing price
• Market your property on Rightmove, Zoopla and our website
• Accompany all viewings
• Source a tenant and referencing which includes credit checks
• Offer negotiation and prepare tenancy
• Free inventory
• First month rent collection
The Landlord then manages the property during the tenancy collecting rent and dealing with repairs and maintenance issues.

3. Tenancy Preparation and Holding Deposit
If you already have a tenant for your property we can still write up an agreement and hold the deposit - £240 including VAT

4. Monthly Rent Collection
Collect and chase rent from tenant and transfer to you - Up to £90 including VAT (taken out of monthly rent)

5. HMO Landlord Fees

New Tenancy Pack £360 including VAT and 13.8% including VAT of the month’s rent to include:
• Advise of current market and agree marketing price
• Market your property on Rightmove, Zoopla and our website
• Accompany all viewings
• Source a tenant and referencing which includes credit checks
• Offer negotiation and prepare tenancy
• Free inventory
• Quarterly inspections
• Monthly rent collection and monthly statements
• Rent arrears chasing
• Organise repairs and maintenance and provide a 24 hour emergency helpline

Optional Fees:
• Referencing - £60 including VAT per person
• Inventory- £90 including VAT for a room
 £120 including VAT for a two bedroom house
 £140 including VAT for a three bedroom house
 £160 including VAT for a four bedroom house
• Contract Renewal Fee (Requested by landlord) - £120 including VAT
• Gas Safety Check - £108 including VAT
• Energy Performance Certificate - £120 including VAT
• Holding & Administering Deposit - £60 including VAT
• Supplying Co2 Alarm - £50 including VAT
• Supplying and Fitting Smoke Alarm - £75 including VAT


We are members of money shield, client money protection scheme and the property ombudsman scheme and follow their code of practice which is available at www.tpos.co.uk.

Tenant Fees

Tenant Fees

AST Contract Fees Signed on or after 01 June 2019

Holding Deposit A charge equal to one weeks rent

Security/Damage Deposit A charge equal to four or five weeks rent
Unpaid Rent Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Keys or other Security Devices Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (including VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract A charge of £50 including VAT
Early Release Charge A charge to cover the landlord’s fees of reletting the property and the rent due until the tenancy start date of the replacement tenancy.

Non AST Contract Fees

Company Referencing Fee £500 (No VAT)

Renewal Fee A charge of £100 including VAT

Change of Tenant Fee A charge of £100 including VAT

Tenancy Amendment Fee A charge of £100 including VAT

Check Out Fee A charge of £120 including VAT

Early Release Charge A charge to cover the landlord’s fees of reletting the property and the rent due until the tenancy start date of the replacement tenancy.
Holding Deposit A charge equal to one weeks rent

Security/Damage Deposit A charge equal to four or five weeks rent
Unpaid Rent Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Keys or other Security Devices Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (including VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Last updated at 13/02/2023, 2:36 PM by Emily
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.

Complaints Procedure

Brightestmove – Customer Care Policy
At Brightestmove we endeavour to ensure your experience of our service is second to none, however we appreciate that at times you may become dissatisfied. We are committed to rectifying any issues as soon as possible.
What can I do if I am not happy with the service I have received?
Whilst we are committed to providing a quality service, we acknowledge that on occasion things can go wrong. If we do not meet your expectations and you are dissatisfied in some way, then we wish to know.
Step 1:
In the first instance, we would encourage you to discuss any problems verbally and informally with your principal contact within the company. If this office is the source of your complaint, staff here should be able to help quickly and answer any questions that you may have. If this does not resolve your concerns, then the formal complaints procedure can be invoked.
How do I make a formal complaint?
Stage 1:
If the verbal and informal approach does not satisfactorily deal with your concerns, we ask that you put the complaint in writing to the relevant person. We advise you to keep copies of all correspondence sent to us and notes of any conversations or telephone calls.
In order that we can help resolve your concern as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ask you to provide the following information in the letter of your complaint:
• Your name, address and any further contact numbers
• Name and office location of the individual or issue that you wish to make a complaint about
• A Clear description of your complaint
• Details of what you wish to be put right
We will respond within 10 days of receiving your complaint.
Stage 2:
If your complaint is not satisfactorily resolved by stage one above, refer the matter again to us. We will then investigate again and provide a final view point. We will acknowledge within 3 working days of receipt and you will be advised of the time scale for sending a full reply, which will be within 15 working days. An internal investigation into your complaint will be undertaken and, following completion of the same, you will be provided with a final viewpoint with details of what actions we have taken or will take. It is hoped that this response will resolve the matter. In all circumstances you should write to:
Director
Martin Howarth
Brightestmove
28 High Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3BJ
Tel No: 01278 420444

What can I do if I am still not satisfied?
If you remain dissatisfied with any aspect of our handling of your complaint, you have the option to take your complaint to the Property Ombudsman within twelve months of the date of the final viewpoint letter. The Property Ombudsman will not investigate any complaint that has not followed the in-house complaints procedure. The Property Ombudsman can be contacted at the following:
The Property Ombudsman
Milford House
43 – 55 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2BP

Tel No: 01722 333306
Fax No: 01722 332296
Last updated at 10:20 AM 18/07/2019 by Natasha Howarth

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