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lördag 24 oktober 2009

Should You Deal With Tenants Directly Or Use A Letting Agent?

By James L Harrison

Renting out your home can be a complicated decision which includes many issues. In this recession, many people are going for the option of renting out their homes as the economy is bad, and it is impossible to find a good deal to sell their house.

Selling a house is becoming less attractive for property owners as compared to renting. Through renting, people are relieved to get a set income every month. Top of all, owners own their property and also gain returns on it.

If you are temporarily moving to another location then instead of selling your home it is better to rent it out until the time you get back. In this way, your home can be more than just a piece of property; it can be a means of earning money. Most importantly, if you are not getting a good deal for selling your house, it is better to wait and rent it out for the time being until you have a better offer.

Property owners can select from two options, selection of either of which depends upon their convenience. One is that they can take care of the entire dealing with the buyers themselves, and can have a face to face meeting. It will give them the opportunity to judge the tenants personally and their decision making can become easier and quicker. Although it seems to be quite attractive and cost-effective, it can also put a large burden on the property owner.

The second option is to use a letting agent. A letting agent is a term used in the United Kingdom for facilitators through which an agreement is made between a landlord and a tenant. This agreement is known as a Tenancy Agreement. The fee charged by the agent is usually a percentage of the monthly rent.

Letting agents tend to bring relief to the property owners by managing the whole deal for them. Since they are well-versed in the market, they know about all the property tax laws, and can make good suggestions. Property owners do not require making several inspection checks on the future tenants, and do not need to spend money on investigating about their credit history. The letting agents have the contacts to do all this by themselves hence, putting the property owner at ease.

Usually, the services of the letting agents bring great advantages for the property owners since there is less hassle for them. The agents easily get the best tenants available at a good deal for the property owners since they have many contacts. Also, they make sure that the tenants are reliable, and get reference to confirm their profile. This job can be risky hence, should be done by professionals.

Undoubtedly, employing a letting agent proves to be quite wise and profitable for property owners. On the contrary, property owners should ensure that they hire a reliable and efficient letting agent.

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