Cost Comparison
Letting Agent vs Self-Managing: The Real Cost Comparison for 2026
Agent fees are 10–15% + VAT. Add renewal fees, tenant find fees, and maintenance markups. Self-managing saves £1,200–1,800/yr on a single property.
Cost Comparison
Agent fees are 10–15% + VAT. Add renewal fees, tenant find fees, and maintenance markups. Self-managing saves £1,200–1,800/yr on a single property.
Self-Managing
Self-managing is viable. Here's the full process — finding tenants, referencing, compliance, rent collection, maintenance, finances.