8 Benefits of Using a Good Letting Agent | Brighton & Hove
Renting out a property can be really hard work. Even if you only have one property to manage there is a lot to think about and it’s easy to lose track. This is when a good letting agent can really come in handy.
1. They will help you meet your legal obligations
A good letting agent will know all the latest legal requirements and will be able to advise you, so you don’t get caught out. Look for an agent that is ARLA Propertymark Protected because that ensures that the business is properly regulated and staff are professionally trained.
2. Ensure you have legally required safety certificates
Letting agents know which safety certificates are legally required and can quickly arrange necessary inspections, such as gas, electric or energy performance certificates.
3. Help you prepare your property for rent
Letting agents know the local market so they understand the requirements and standards expected by potential tenants. Often agents can help you make small changes that make all the difference.
4. They can get your property let much quicker
A good agent will have access to online advertising sites such as Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket, as well as their own website and social media platforms. They can very quickly get your property professionally marketed in front of a substantial audience. This could save weeks of the property being empty and costing you money.
5. Take an accurate inventory
Staff in letting agents are specially trained to take detailed, photographic inventories correctly, these are absolutely essential when dealing with any potential legal disputes. In court, agencies inventories are considered to be more accurate than ones created by individual landlords.
6. They will thoroughly check your tenants background
A good letting agent will be able to recognise known bad tenants and also be able to spot the signs of unsuitable tenants. They will carefully screen tenants and check references to radically reduce the chance of having disruptive tenants that might damage the property or fail to pay rent.
7. They can quickly deal with any problems
A good agent will carry out regular inspections to make sure that the tenants are looking after the property properly correctly. They will also deal with any problems that arise such as minor repairs or tenants locking themselves out at inconvenient times.
8. They have access to reliable contractors
Letting agents regularly use contractors so they have access to the best and most reliable in the industry who will prioritise their work. This means problems are dealt with quickly and with the minimum of fuss.
A good letting agent will save you time and money in the long run. Please feel free to contact us on 01273 202089 if you would like any advice on a property you would like to rent out.
