Not Happy with Your Letting Agent? It's Time for a Change—We Make It Simple!🚪✨
Feeling let down by your letting agent? You're definitely not alone — many landlords have been there. The good news? Changing agents is often much easier than you might think. We’re here to guide you through a smooth and stress-free transition. 🏡
As a landlord, you didn’t invest in property to spend your nights chasing rent, worrying about compliance or feeling frustrated by half-hearted service. Yet too many landlords feel trapped with a letting agent who isn’t pulling their weight. The good news? You don’t have to stay loyal to poor performance. Changing agents is far simpler and more powerful than most landlords realise.
📝Your starting point is your current management agreement. The majority of these contracts include a fixed term (often six or twelve months) and a notice period, typically anything from two to three months. If you’re outside of your initial fixed term, you are generally free to serve your notice at any time. Even if you’re still within that period, great letting agencies can advise on how to exit cleanly, particularly if there’s been a breach of service such as unreported maintenance, lack of inspections, or rent arrears not being acted on.
Once notice is served, your new agent can handle virtually everything on your behalf. A professional handover between agents includes transferring your occupants deposit (protected in a government-approved scheme), issuing updated legal documents, collecting existing occupational contracts and notifying your occupants of the change in management. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to end the contract, evict your occupant, or start a new agreement. The current contract continues exactly as it is, it’s simply managed by a different agent working to your standards.
In practice, the switch usually involves three steps:
💻Appoint your new agent — ensure they handle full management, compliance, rent collection, arrears chasing, inspections, repairs, and have strong local market knowledge.
📨Serve notice to your current agent — ideally via email and recorded post, providing the required notice period as per your agreement.
Let your new agent handle the rest — they'll liaise with your outgoing agent, collect keys, paperwork, deposit certificates and contracts, and introduce themselves professionally to the occupant.
⏳Most transfers take place within 4–8 weeks, though motivated agents can complete the process faster if all parties cooperate. From a occupants point of view, it’s a simple shift, they are told who to contact for future issues and where to pay their rent. In fact, many occupants welcome the change especially if it means more responsive management and faster resolutions.
Why act now? Because poor management rarely stays static; it usually snowballs.😔 Missed inspections lead to hefty repair bills. Uncollected arrears turn into expensive recovery processes. Failure to keep up with the latest compliance, such as EPC changes, electrical safety standards, or right-to-rent checks can land landlords with serious fines. By switching letting agents this October, you give yourself time to reset your property’s management, safeguard your investment, and enter 2026 knowing your assets are in safe hands.
Why Choose a Family-Run Business Like Ours? 👨👩👧👦
When you switch to Williamson & Co, you're not just getting a service; you're joining a family. We understand the nuances of property management and treat every property as if it were our own. Our commitment to clear communication, proactive management, and a truly personal approach means you can finally enjoy peace of mind. You'll have a dedicated team who knows you by name, not just by property address. We're here to make your landlord journey as stress-free and profitable as possible. ✨
Ready to experience the difference a truly dedicated letting agent can make? Don't let the thought of switching hold you back from better service and greater peace of mind. We're here to help you make that seamless transition.
Why not reach out to us today for a friendly, no-obligation chat about your property management needs? We'd love to hear from you via telephone on 02920797919. Alternatively, you can send us an email on lettings@williamsonco.co.uk!