This is a re-write of a post I did six years ago in 2012 - which I have left online as there were many interesting comments. As I said then, many letting agents are good, some are outstanding, but … [Read more...]
Complicated questions and issues concerning letting agent fees to tenants
I wrote last year about letting agent fees and gave my opinion that, save for a few exceptions, agents should not be entitled to charge fees to tenants. That was then. I have since come to the view … [Read more...]
Should agents get permission from the landlord before signing up tenants for another year?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Rob who is a landlord My tenant has been renting my property for 3 years via a local agent. The tenant is a good tenant but I need to sell the property and … [Read more...]
Letting agents agreements and some pitfalls for landlords to watch out for
Mistakes can cost you dear when choosing a letting agent. So you need to be careful what you are letting yourself in for. You need to know what your rights and obligations are. These are usually set … [Read more...]
Reasons why you need a reliable letting agent and how to avoid disaster
Renting property is a popular type of investment nowadays. However it is a bit different from investing on the stock exchange. Renting property is a consumer service industry and is subject to … [Read more...]
What are the tenants rights if an agent uses her keys to enter the property without permission?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from James (not his real name) who is a tenant We have been renting the same house for 3 years. We have always been good tenants & have never missed/been late … [Read more...]
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