I had this problem a couple of years ago. I called in an agency who ran the house next door to me. I asked what happens if the tenant defaults and does not pay rent. They replied we advise you which solicitors to use. I asked "do you not send several burly men armed with baseball bats to either get the money or eject said tenants". They said no one does that anymore which made me question why the hell do I need a letting agency?
The letting idea seems to bring as many bad luck stories as it does successes. Maybe it is this area or the agency were just not very good but after a couple of horror stories from friends who let out houses I decided against the idea.
My house goes up for sale in the next couple of weeks!
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