You can find tenants yourself or employ an agent to do so on your behalf. Agents may also manage the property for you – this is invaluable if you do not live close to the buy to let property.
Specialist agents should understand the market locally, and be able to advise you and help you to avoid making wrong decisions through lack of experience.
It is also important to have the right form of tenancy agreement to ensure that both you and your tenants have sufficient legal safeguards. Your solicitor can advise you on contracts and the law.Last Updated
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04: Using an agent
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