Landlord guides
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These are short guides for landlords in England on choosing and paying a letting agent. Each one starts with the short answer, says which rules apply, links the official sources it relies on and shows when it was last reviewed. They are general information, not legal advice.
- How to choose a letting agentWhat to check before you appoint a letting agent: redress scheme, client money protection, published fees, service level and references.Last reviewed
- Letting agent fees for landlordsWhich fees letting agents charge landlords, how management percentages and one-off charges add up, and how to compare them like for like.Last reviewed
- Fully managed vs let-onlyWhat each letting service level covers, what you still do yourself, and how to decide which suits your property and your time.Last reviewed
- Letting agents for overseas landlordsWhat landlords living abroad should know when choosing a letting agent for a UK rental, and what to ask before you appoint one.Last reviewed
- Letting agents for HMOsWhat to look for in a letting agent that manages houses in multiple occupation, and the questions worth asking about licensing and compliance.Last reviewed
- Renters' Rights Act landlord checklistA practical checklist for landlords preparing for the Renters' Rights Act, and what to ask your letting agent about it.Last reviewed
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