Renting my house out through an agency

Dipak

Firstly very sorry if this is in the wrong please move if it is.

I am thinking of giving my house to an agency to find tenants (students) for me. Just wondering if there is anything I should look out for before I sign on the dotted line. I have never dealt with an agency before and just wondered if anyone can give me any points and tips on making sure I find the correct one which is most beneficial to me?

If you need to know any further information please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Dipak

Dipak

Hi,

Has anyone got any pointers on the above, would appreicate some advise.

Cheers Dipak

clutton_2

are they a member of a national body ?
do they have a landlords pack for you to take home and read ?
it should include their management agreement - read that carefully
make sure they only offer your tenant a 6 month tenancy agreement at first (it is easier to get someone out quicker on a 6 month agreementif they prove to be bad tenants)
check on how much they will charge you/tenants to renew the tenancy agreement
make sure they have included a Section 21 in the tenancy agreement
shop around
make sure you know what they will do about repairs if you want full management

phone up a number of agents first, pretending to be a prospective tenant and see how you get treated !!!!!

good luck