I have a property for rent in Dublin. I have rented out a couple of properties over the years but it is becoming more hassle than it seems worth. Given the lockdown I'm not getting much follow through on my daft advert (a number of inquiries but no-one of interest who is ready to sign).
A letting agent has been hounding me to give them the property. I have never used a letting agent before but to be honest I'm getting tired of all the hassle with tenants.
For those who have used a letting agent do they take on the hassle or are they just a third wheel who I'll be paying while still dealing with the hassle?
Is there any likelihood that a letting agent has a better chance of finding a decent tenant in the current climate than I do myself via Daft?
I live close to the property and I have a list of local tradespeople so that is not one my hassles. I'm just thinking it may be easier if there is an intermediary between me and the tenant as they tend to get too comfortable with me...
Are letting agents worth their fees?
A letting agent has been hounding me to give them the property. I have never used a letting agent before but to be honest I'm getting tired of all the hassle with tenants.
For those who have used a letting agent do they take on the hassle or are they just a third wheel who I'll be paying while still dealing with the hassle?
Is there any likelihood that a letting agent has a better chance of finding a decent tenant in the current climate than I do myself via Daft?
I live close to the property and I have a list of local tradespeople so that is not one my hassles. I'm just thinking it may be easier if there is an intermediary between me and the tenant as they tend to get too comfortable with me...
Are letting agents worth their fees?