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EXPERT ADVICE

switch letting agency?
Is it time to

Nicky Lloyd, Head of Lettings at ESPC Lettings, discusses why
it might be time for a change in your property management.

Should you change letting agency? mid-tenancy. The team at ESPC Lettings can
There could be several reasons why you might help you make the transition quickly and easy.
s an established and highly want to switch to a new letting agency, but
experienced letting agency in we find many landlords come to us because It’s imperative that you check the contract you
A Edinburgh, ESPC Lettings fully they are unhappy with the level of service that have in place with your current agency before
understands the importance of providing they are receiving from their initial agency. making any moves, as this will highlight when
landlords with first-class service across Frustration can quickly grow to exasperation you can end the agreement without penalty.
the board. Whether that’s assisting with if your current provider becomes slow to
a let-only service, property marketing or respond, lacks clear communication, or if your It’s also key that you do your research before
full property management, we know what crucial rental income doesn’t arrive on time. deciding to end your relationship with your
works for our landlords. current property management agency,
Worse still, if you begin to see a downturn in and pick a letting agency that you feel
The appeal of appointing an agency for a the quality of maintenance and inspections, or confident will offer you the support, advice
full property management service is that an increase in the turnover of tenants for your and guidance you need to make a success of
it should alleviate the stresses and strains property, life as a landlord can quickly become your property investment.
of landlord life. Full management services problematic.
handle everything from securing tenants ESPC Lettings have successfully helped
to property maintenance, inspections, hundreds of buy-to-let investors and
rent collection, deposit deductions and landlords get the most from their property
even creating legal documents to ensure How do you change letting agencies? investments, thanks to our expert knowledge,
you (and your property) meet current In an ideal world, the best time to switch first-class customer service and unrivalled
legislation. your letting agency would be when you are access to local property market data. We
between tenancies, or when the current also offer a bespoke range of services, from
But what happens if your current tenancy is coming to its end. advice for landlords through to a full property
provider isn’t performing to the highest management service, along with transparent
standards? Well, perhaps it’s time to However, if you’re keen to make the switch fees and a team that’s always on hand to
make a change… sooner, it’s still possible to do so, even if you’re help when you need us.

Ready to take the next step and switch to ESPC Lettings? Email the team today on landlord@espc.com, or call 0131 253 2847.
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