Choosing the right letting agent can have a significant impact on how smoothly a rental property performs. A good agent does much more than advertise a property and find a tenant. Modern property management can involve rent administration, maintenance coordination, inspections, compliance monitoring, tenant communication and dealing with problems when they arise. For landlords comparing agents, the headline management fee should therefore be only one part of the decision. Here are seven questions worth asking before appointing a letting agent. 1. How well do they know the local market? Property markets can vary considerably even between neighbouring areas. An experienced...
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