There are different scenarios in which letting your apartment, or part of it, will certainly fit your current requirements.

It might be that you have acquired a building you do not immediately want to sell. Possibly you have a second home that is not being fully used and could make you some cash from rental. Maybe you have been posted abroad in your work and want someone to sit in the home while you are away. Or maybe you want to let a room in your apartment while you are also living there to generate some additional money and assistance pay the home mortgage. Whatever the situation it might help to use a letting agents service.

Starting

Before you sign up with a letting agent, you need to determine the financial, legal and regulatory matters associated with becoming a proprietor.

1. Finance

It is necessary that you contact your mortgage lender before letting your home. Write and tell them that you want to sub-let your property. If you do not get their written consent, then you might be in breach or your mortgage.

2. Check your Lease
If you currently have a leasehold property, you will certainly need to inspect your lease to make certain that you are not breaching its terms by letting your building. There might be costs involved in granting permissions. Special conditions might be included, and it will depend on you to make certain your tenant and letting agent is aware of these.

3. Insurance

Your current structure and contents policy will most likely not be suitable for application in the lettings market. Tenants are perceived to be more reckless than an owner so you will probably be dealing with an increase in your insurance premium to cover any damage.

Lettings Agencies

When and if all these options are in order you can then sign up with a lettings agency. Using a letting agent will save you time and money in the long run.

The agent will certainly have a list of customers trying to find an apartment like yours, or will certainly be able to advertise it if they do not. They will make contacts, arrange appointments and show people around your building, check references and create contracts.