I'm self-managing but considering using a letting agent for tenant find only. What is a reasonable one-off fee for tenant sourcing, comprehensive referencing, and assured shorthold tenancy (AST) agreement drafting in the current market?
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One-off tenant find fees usually range from 70-120% of one month's rent, or a fixed fee of £450-£900, covering advertising, referencing, and AST drafting.
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Find reasonable one-off letting agent fees for tenant find, referencing & AST drafting for UK rental properties in 2025 (70-120% of rent or £450-£900).
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