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Guaranteed rent or a letting agent?
An honest side by side comparison of income, risk and involvement, so you can choose the route that suits you.
| Guaranteed rent | Letting agent and management | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly income | The same agreed figure every month for the full term | The rent the tenant pays, less fees, when it is paid |
| Empty periods | Not your concern: you are paid regardless | No rent while the property is empty |
| Arrears | Not your concern: you are paid regardless | Your income stops until arrears are recovered |
| Level of rent | Usually set below the full open market rent | The full open market rent, less fees |
| Who you deal with | Apex Listings only | Your agent, and indirectly your tenant |
| Day to day involvement | Very little | Decisions on repairs, renewals and rent reviews |
| Best suited to | Landlords who value certainty | Landlords who want the highest income and can absorb gaps |
Apex Listings offers both routes. A property manager can prepare figures for each on your property.
Is guaranteed rent better than using a letting agent?
Neither is better for everyone. Guaranteed rent gives certainty in exchange for a figure usually below the full market rent. Traditional letting and management gives you the full rent but exposes you to empty periods and arrears.
Can I compare both for my property?
Yes. A property manager can prepare figures for both guaranteed rent and full management on your property so you can compare them side by side.
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