Friday 7 March 2014

Can a cheaper letting agent be better?


In regards to lettings, a typical high street shop front in Chichester will cost circa £40,000 per year in rent and business rates.

Only a handful of local agents have more than 50 managed properties on their books but even having 50 properties would still mean charging £800 per property just to pay for the high street facility; a cost that ultimately must be passed on to landlords and/or tenants.

Agents admit 90%+ of tenants come from online advertising (e.g. Rightmove) so I believe paying for the privilege of a high street location is an unnecessary cost in today's marketplace.

Stripping out this cost can provide savings to both landlords and tenants, without affecting our ability to provide a high level of on-going service.

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If you are looking for an agent that is well-establishedprofessional and communicative in Chichester, then contact us to find out how we can get the best out of your investment property.

E-mail me on clive@crjlettings.co.uk or call 01243 624 599.

Don't forget to visit the links below to view my previous buy-to-let deals and Chichester Property News articles:


c/o CRJ Lettings, 30B Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DP
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