Letting agents have been told today, that by not including property management in their services, they could be losing out on “thousands of pounds of potential income”. New research from outsourcing supplier ARPM, reported in Letting Agent Today, shows that many agents typically offer let-only. By offering a full management service too, ARPM calculates they could boost average annual income by up to 80% per tenancy. That’s big money.
The report reveals an untapped market of almost one million landlords in London alone who just use letting agents to find them tenants – or don’t use one at all. With private rentals expanding across the country year-on-year and many landlords living remotely from their investment property, there is huge potential for growth. And a chance to claw back the estimated £400 per letting that agents are expected to lose as a result of the tenant fees ban.
But – and this is a big but – property management is a serious business. The government has property agents in its sights right now and poor service in our sector is soon to be outlawed by the advent of stronger regulation and the need for recognised qualifications. So, like marriage, this isn’t a client relationship to be entered into lightly.
As chartered surveyors and professional managing agents, we have long-standing experience in this market. Our lettings division Life by Ringley, based in Manchester and servicing clients across the region, has a clear understanding of the wide-ranging needs of landlords and tenants. We provide both basic and full management services, with fees clearly stated from the start. Click here to find out more. o.uk/
As well as managing rental property, Ringley specialises in leasehold blocks. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, our Blockcare offer has something for everyone, from a basic service to fully managed options. Fees are charged according to the level of management you require. Sign-up is easy and almost everything from site reports, minutes, invoicing and accounts can be done online. We can take us much or as little of the hassle out of your management requirements as you want us to.
We even have a tailor-made package for you to use if you can’t afford a managing agent! So click here to find a package that suits your needs.