Let Only vs Full Management: which actually suits you?

Agents earn more from Full Management, which is exactly why you should be suspicious when one insists it's right for everyone. It isn't. Some landlords genuinely thrive self-managing; others lose money, sleep and goodwill trying to. The question is which one you are.

Let Only suits you if…

• You live near the property and can attend it within a day.
• You know your legal obligations. Deposits, safety certificates, notices. And enjoy staying current on them.
• You have tradespeople you trust and time to coordinate them.
• You're comfortable being the person tenants call, whenever they call.

Full Management earns its fee when…

• You live far away, travel often, or simply value your evenings.
• Legislation changes make you nervous rather than curious.
• You'd rather rent arrived like a salary. Collected, chased and accounted for.
• The property is an HMO or otherwise compliance-heavy.

The real cost of self-managing isn't the hours. It's the one obligation you didn't know you had.

Rent Collection sits between the two: we find the tenant and handle the money; you handle the maintenance. Whichever tier you choose, the fee is agreed in writing before you instruct us. And we'll tell you plainly if we think you'd be fine with less.

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