June 17, 2026

What do letting agents do for landlords?

Letting your property out can be one of the most time-consuming and stressful parts of the job for any landlord. However, it doesn’t have to be this way if you use a professional letting agent to take all that work off your plate.

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But what exactly do letting agents do for landlords? In short, everything you need to let your property, including:

All the pre-let essentials
Marketing the property
Carrying out viewings and vetting tenants
Arranging all administration needed to complete the let
Taking on the management of the property

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All the pre-let essentials

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The job of a letting agent starts before the property even goes on the market. They will take care of everything so your property is in the best, most attractive state for potential tenants, including:

Arranging any required repairs and maintenance on your behalf
Carrying out a rental review to determine the ideal rent
Understanding the local market to ensure the right potential tenants are targeted
Ensuring all safety certificates and the EPC are up to date

This is all key work which will help you find the right tenant and cut the risk of void periods to a minimum. It’s all part of the service with a good letting agent.

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Marketing the property

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Once the initial work has been completed, your letting agent will market the property effectively. That includes:

Getting high quality photography
Writing a listing for leading property portals
Advertising the property through local channels
Communicating with their waiting list of tenants

Marketing is an ongoing process. The constant attention it requires is a lot of work and time for landlords. By handing it over to a letting agent, you get all that time back and other benefits on top.

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Carrying out viewings and vetting tenants

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This is arguably the most time-intensive part of letting a property out. Carrying out viewings yourself requires multiple visits to your property, often at times which are inconvenient for landlords. That’s a big ask and may even be impossible for those based elsewhere in the country or overseas.

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Once the viewings are complete, potential tenants must be vetted. That includes legal requirements like a Right to Rent check, as well as other considerations that are important for landlords such as credit checks, referencing and more.

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Giving these tasks to a letting agent makes sense for almost every landlord because they are professionals who have systems in place to do it quickly and efficiently. They will attend viewings on your behalf and will be up to date with the latest legislation so nothing is missed.

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Arranging all administration required to complete the let

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Once all that has been done, there is even more paperwork and administration to take care of. The tasks can feel endless for landlords, especially if property is only meant to be a part-time occupation. Examples of what you will need to do include:

Creating a legal contract with the tenant
Dealing with deposit protection
Completing inventory and handover admin

Getting this paper trail right is a key part of letting the property and is also important to protect yourself in the future. An agent will have ready-made processes in place to ensure everything is done perfectly.

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‍Taking on the management of the property

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A letting agent will save you time and hassle throughout the rental process – but their job doesn’t stop there. Most letting agents also offer a comprehensive property management service which starts after the tenant has moved in. Tasks they can take on include:

Dealing with repair and maintenance issues
Communicating regularly with tenants to keep them in place long term
Regular property inspections
Periodic rent reviews and administration around rent rises
Advising you on upcoming legal changes

…and much more. Using the ongoing services of a lettings and property management agent is one of the best choices a landlord can make. It removes all the hassle and time-consuming work, making the landlord’s life easier and more profitable.

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Want to learn more?

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Contact our team today to learn how we can help you manage your properties!