Why Use an Agency
WHY USE AN AGENCY?
Using an agency depends whether or not you have the expertise, time, patience and resources to do it yourself. Paying to advertise your property, fielding calls, being available for viewings, vetting Tenants and drawing up contracts amongst other things (see Service Guide below) can be an expensive and time consuming business. A good Agent will advise you on your safety and repair obligations and will also have access to professional credit referencing agencies, which can provide specialist insurance to safeguard your rental income. An Agent can field all calls relating to the let and are adept at weeding out time wasters.
This Guide endeavours to give an introduction into the more general aspects of Letting your property. However, if you want peace of mind, it is well worth using an ARLA agent. Very often what can seem to be a saving, can prove to be a false economy if a Landlord with limited experience, chooses to handle the transaction themselves.
AND REMEMBER: YOU ONLY PAY THE AGENT WHEN THEY HAVE LET YOUR PROPERTY