Will Landlords Stop Using Letting Agents?

Research carried out by a leading landlord mortgage provider has found that 30% of landlords claim they will stop using a letting agent if their costs go up. Thanks to recent legislative changes, letting agents will no longer be able to charge tenants fees when they rent a property via an agent. Many believe this will end up costing landlords more, as letting agents recoup their losses by charging landlords extra.

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Landlords Think Twice

73% of UK landlords currently use a letting agent to manage their properties, but 12% told researchers they would think twice about the arrangement if their landlord fees were increased. Of the 27% of landlords who don’t use a letting agent. 80% don’t charge tenants any fees when they rent a property, even though they must pay for credit checks, contact references and deal with paperwork.

“An increase in landlord costs as a result of a ban on tenant fees would be the latest in a succession of challenges and it’s unsurprising to learn that a substantial number of landlords might consider altering their approach to letting out their properties in that circumstance,” says Paragon Mortgages.

Time-Poor Landlords Need a Letting Agent

However, many landlords have no choice but to use a letting agent, even if their fees do go up. Managing even one rental property can be time-consuming and not all landlords are happy to be contacted out of hours. Letting agents charge fees, but some landlords feel this is money well spent.

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