The Truth About Self-Managing Your Property—And Why It’s Time to Stop
The Truth About Self-Managing Your Property—And Why It’s Time to Stop
Self-managing your property is a disaster waiting to happen.
Yeah, I said it. And before you come at me with “But I save so much money doing it myself!” Let me stop you right there. The truth is, self-managing your property could be the very thing holding you back from living your best landlord life. Don’t believe me? Stick around. These five reasons will not only give you clarity but might just change your entire perspective—and your bank account. Now, I’m not just some random keyboard warrior. I’m speaking from experience, and as the team behind Twenty20 Estates, we’ve seen the nightmares (and trust me, there are MANY), the losses, and the stress self-management can bring. Helping landlords across East London navigate the property game has shown us one thing: hiring a letting agent isn’t just a convenience—it’s a superpower.
Here are the 5 secrets landlords need to hear:
- You’ll actually make MORE money in the long run.
- Letting agents know the market like the back of their hand. They price your property RIGHT, ensuring you don’t undersell yourself.
- They minimise void periods (aka, those awful months your property is empty and eating into your profits).
- We handle rent collection—no more awkward conversations with tenants who “forgot” it’s the 1st of the month.
- Say goodbye to legal headaches.
- Landlord-tenant laws change all the time (seriously, who keeps up with that stuff?). We do.
- Avoid fines and lawsuits because you “didn’t know” about some obscure regulation. – From safety certificates to contracts, we keep everything compliant—so you can sleep easy.
- Your time is worth more than DIY property management.
- How much is an hour of your time worth? Because chasing tenants, arranging repairs, and dealing with late-night calls isn’t free.
- – Focus on what YOU do best, whether that’s growing your portfolio, working your day job, or just enjoying life.
- Meanwhile, we handle everything, so you don’t have to.
- You’ll attract DREAM tenants.
- Great tenants = fewer headaches. But finding them takes skill (and a LOT of vetting).
- Letting agents like us have access to professional marketing channels, top-notch screening tools, and years of experience spotting red flags.
- Result? Reliable tenants who pay on time and treat your property like gold.
- You avoid the emotional rollercoaster.
- Ever had a tenant trash your property? Or an argument over a broken appliance? It’s exhausting.
- Letting agents act as a buffer—protecting you from emotional stress while ensuring the right solutions are found.
- We’re the professionals who take emotion *out* of the equation and handle everything with precision and care.
So, there you have it. Five solid reasons why self-managing is overrated and hiring a letting agent might just be the best investment you ever make. Here’s the thing: You could keep doing things the hard way, OR you could let us help you crush the property game with ease. The choice is yours. Because at the end of the day, your property portfolio shouldn’t run YOU. You should run it—and we’re here to make that possible.
P.S. Don’t say we didn’t warn you when your life gets easier and your bank account gets fuller. 😉
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