It is often thought that landlords must wait until the end of a tenancy to change agent, however this is not the case – you’re free to do so at any time.
This is because the “Tenancy Agreement” is a contract between the tenant and landlord – not the agent.
We often receive enquiries from landlords frustrated by the service they receive from their current agent and are asked how can we change; there are five steps you will need to take:
STEP 1 – CHECK YOUR CONTRACT AND NOTICE PERIOD
STEP 2 - ISSUE YOUR NOTICE AS STATED IN THE CONTRACT
STEP 3 - GET YOUR TENANT’S CONTACT DETAILS
STEP 4 – ARRANGE COLLECTION OF MANAGEMENT KEYS AND TRANSFER OF DEPOSIT
STEP 5 - INSTRUCT YOUR NEW AGENT
Are you getting the following as a minimum:
- A dedicated property manager
- Same day rents
- Open and honest communication
- Property visit reports
- Monthly remittances/Statements
- End of year account summary
- Client money protection (CMP)
- Regular compliance checks
- Tenant Right to Rent checks and follows ups
- Online PropertyFile
- A happy tenant
We are open and honest with our clients because we know it’s the best way to build trust and develop a successful long-term relationship. Don’t settle for less than you expected! Call us today and find out if we can help you.
Changing your agent doesn’t have to be stressful, please contact us to discuss your options and see if we can help.
