Letting agentsBy employing the help of a letting agent the hassle of finding properties to rent is minimised, as they are able to find properties on your behalf that meet your requirements. Letting agents also provide help to landlords who are looking to rent out their properties, by acting on their behalf—sharing information with people who are searching for properties to rent.
Helpful hints
Consider the following points when looking for letting agents and rented accommodation:
- Try and approach dedicated letting agents for advice on renting property;
- To avoid being shown inappropriate properties by your letting agent, be clear about the size, type and price of property you are looking to rent;
- Always check the tenancy agreement for clauses such as minimum occupancy;
- Check whether you will be charged for the letting agent's services;
- Find out if the rented accommodation is furnished or unfurnished.
Landlords should consider the following points when approaching letting agents:
- Find out which types of rented accommodation are most successfully let in your area;
- Ask for advice on tenancy agreements;
- Always ask how successful the letting agent has been with similar accommodation;
- Find out how the letting agent will advertise your rented accommodation.
Yell.com has thousands of listings for letting agents across various locations in the UK. Yell.com can also show you members of the National Approved Letting Agent Scheme—simply type your location in the search box, scroll to the bottom of the results page and click on the logo provided. Searching for what you need on Yell.com has never been easier.
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