Landlord guides

Choosing an agent: guides

What letting agents charge, what the service levels actually include, and how to switch when yours is not delivering.

Letting agent fees are hard to compare. One agent quotes a low percentage and adds setup, renewal and inspection fees on top; another quotes a higher figure that includes everything. The only fair comparison is the total cost over a typical year of a tenancy, set against what the service actually covers.

These guides explain how agents charge, the difference between let only and full management, and how to switch agents without disrupting a tenancy. We publish our own prices in full on our fees page, so you can hold any quote you receive up against them.