Tick each point as you go. You do not need to sound like an expert — clear answers matter more than fancy language.
- 01
Fees — including VAT and extras
Say: “Please email your full landlord fee schedule, including VAT, inventory, renewals and any exit fees.”
- 02
How long will my property take to let?
Say: “What rent would you advertise, and how long have similar homes nearby taken to let recently?”
- 03
Tenant checks
Say: “What referencing and Right to Rent checks do you complete before a tenant moves in?”
- 04
Repairs and emergencies
Say: “Who do tenants call if something goes wrong, and how quickly do you usually respond?”
- 05
Your named contact
Say: “Will I have one person looking after my property, and can I reach them by phone?”
- 06
Trust and protection
Say: “Which Client Money Protection and redress schemes are you in — and are you ARLA or Safeagent registered?”
- 07
Service level
Say: “For my situation, would you recommend tenant find only or full management — and why?”
- 08
Leaving if it doesn’t work
Say: “What notice do I need to give if I want to change agents later?”
Prefer to speak to a recommended local agent?
For Doncaster landlords, Kerrigans Property can talk through tenant find or full management and arrange a free rental valuation.
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