For landlords · 6 min read
Knight Frank landlord fees: the full published schedule
Knight Frank's published landlord fee schedule sets lettings at 11% of rent plus VAT (13.2% inc VAT), fully managed at 17% plus VAT (20.4% inc VAT) and short-term lets at 26% plus VAT (31.2% inc VAT), with a minimum commission of £1,500 including VAT. On top sit non-optional charges: a £288 tenancy agreement fee, £60 per tenant for referencing, £30 per adult occupant for right-to-rent checks, £48 deposit registration and £150 per additional property visit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Knight Frank charge landlords?
Per its published schedule: 11% plus VAT (13.2% inc VAT) for the Lettings Service, 17% plus VAT (20.4% inc VAT) fully managed, and 26% plus VAT (31.2% inc VAT) for short-term lets, subject to a minimum commission of £1,500 including VAT.
Does Knight Frank charge extra fees on top of commission?
Yes, and it lists them as non-optional regardless of service level: £288 tenancy agreement, £60 per tenant referencing, £30 per adult occupant right-to-rent check, £60 per guarantor, £48 deposit registration, £60 inventory arrangement plus the inventory cost, £60 check-out arrangement plus cost, £120 deposit transfer and £150 per additional visit.
What is Knight Frank's minimum commission?
£1,500 including VAT. On lower-rent properties this exceeds the percentage calculation, so the effective rate is higher than the headline figure — on a £700 pcm flat the 13.2% calculation would be about £1,109, but £1,500 applies.
Why do sharers cost more with a traditional agent?
Because referencing and right-to-rent checks are charged per person. Three sharers at Knight Frank's published rates add £180 referencing plus £90 occupant checks before commission. Platforms that include referencing in a single fee do not scale that way.