Although many landlords manage their properties themselves, others choose to pass the management over to a letting agency.

What the agents do and the fee that is charged for their work very much depends upon the agency contract entered into between the landlord and the agent.

For example, sometimes agents will just be employed to find a tenant, others will employ an agent to manage the properties for them so they do not need to do anything.  Below are a few relevant points with links to further information. 

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