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How to change managing agents

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We’ve been contacted by a number of landlords who have been notified that their property management will be moved from Howsy to high street agent, Dexters, who now owns the brands Howsy, Upad and Urban.

If you’ve experienced the same, and are looking for a new online agent, we can help. Click here to read more.

It’s free to transfer property management to ourselves, and with the option of both a part managed service or fully managed service, we have a solution to meet your needs.

Better still, we are the highest rated online agent, so you can be sure you’re in safe hands.

Our management takeover service is available to all landlords, whether you have a current agent or are self-managing.

If you’d like to chat with us about how we can help you, please contact us on 03300 883973, or email info@theonlinelettingagents.co.uk.

The Online Letting Agents & EG Propertylink

The Online Letting Agents & EG Propertylink

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The Online Letting Agents are proud to be working in partnership with EG Propertylink to provide an effective marketing solution for hands-on landlords. EG Propertylink is the leading commercial-only advertising platform. Thanks to a sizable investment in SEO, they appeared on the first page of Google for over 12,000 keyword search phrases*. In 2023, they… Continue Reading

Rent Collection For Overseas Landlords

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A landlord who lives abroad for more than 6 months of the year must pay tax on any income they get from renting out property in the UK. Non-Resident Landlords Scheme Letting agents (or the tenant if there is no agent) of a non-resident landlord must deduct tax from the landlord’s UK rental income and… Continue Reading

CREATE THE ULTIMATE PROPERTY LISTING

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Your advert is the “shop window” for your property, and you need to make sure you’re promoting it to its maximum potential. Price Read our guide on how to calculate the right asking price, try our online valuation tool or failing that, contact the team who will be happy to assist. Photographs To get the best price,… Continue Reading

Why is an inventory so important for a rental property?

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What is an inventory? An inventory is a written and photographic record of a property’s condition at the start of a tenancy and also includes details about cleanliness, meter readings and confirming that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in the correct locations and fully working order. Why do I need an inventory? To… Continue Reading

Updated How to Rent Guide Released

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A new “How to Rent” guide has been released by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities today, 2nd October 2023. Updates to the guide include advice on how to access free legal aid services, advice and support, regardless of financial circumstances. The most recent How to Rent guide must be provided to tenants… Continue Reading

Service & Pricing Update – June 2023

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We’ve had a record year since we last wrote to you. Our managed service has gone from strength to strength, and the demand for our tenant-find only service continues to grow. We have seen a significant increase in landlords switching to us from both High Street and Online Agents, who tell similar stories about poor… Continue Reading

Renters (Reform) Bill Overview

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The Government’s long awaited Renters (Reform) Bill has now been published. You can read the full Bill by clicking here. Landlords are concerned, to put it mildly. The Bill has only had its First Reading. There are a multitude of further stages, both within the House of Commons and the House of Lords before the… Continue Reading

Licensing for Rental Properties

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There are three different types of licences that may be required for a rental property. You should check with your local council to see if any apply to your property. Click here to begin. Bear in mind also, that a council’s licensing requirement can change over time, so just because you don’t need one now,… Continue Reading

Rightmove Rental Trends Tracker: Q1, 2023

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Over the past year rents have increased on average by a massive 9.4%, though this has slowed recently, with the last quarter accounting for only 1.5% of this rise. Outside of London, the average asking rent has reached a record high of £1,190 pcm, and within London, the average asking rent is just over £2,500… Continue Reading