At a glance
- Rent Collection costs 10% of the rent. It includes everything in Let Only, plus we collect the rent, register the deposit and provide statements on demand.
- Repairs, maintenance and inspections are part of the next level, Full Management.
- The deposit must be protected within 30 days of receipt, and rent can only rise once a year by notice, so having them handled matters.[1][2]
Rules and figures last checked October 2026.
What Rent Collection covers
- Everything in Let Only: advertising, finding your tenant, references and credit checks, and the contract.
- Collecting the rent each month, so you are not chasing tenants.
- Registering the deposit in a government-approved scheme.
- Statements on demand, so you can see what has been paid and when.
The cost
- Fee
- 10% of the rent
- Extras
- Priced separately
Why the money side is worth handing over
- The deposit has a deadline. It must be protected within 30 days of receipt, with the prescribed information given to the tenant, or a court must order you to pay between one and three times the deposit.[1][3]
- Rent changes follow strict rules. One increase a year, by Section 13 notice, with at least two months’ notice and none in the first year.[2] The notice is one of the extras on our fee list.
- Arrears need a paper trail. If rent stops, the main ground for possession needs three months’ arrears, and a clear record of what has been paid makes it much easier to act. See protecting your income.[4]
What stays with you
You remain responsible for repairs and the condition of the property, and for the safety checks.[5] If you would rather we handle the repairs and inspect the property too, see Full Management; for the certificates see Property Maintenance.
- 1
Get a rent figure
Ask for a free rental valuation.
- 2
Compare the levels
See services and fees side by side.
- 3
Know your duties
Read your legal responsibilities as a landlord.
Sources
Every figure and rule above comes from one of these, read in October 2026. The dates are the ones each publisher shows as when the page was last updated.
- [1]Housing Act 2004, section 213: requirements relating to tenancy deposits (opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk
- [2]Rent increases (assured tenancy agreements: a guide for landlords) (opens in a new tab)GOV.UK
- [3]Housing Act 2004, section 214: proceedings relating to tenancy deposits (opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk
- [4]Grounds for possession: guidance for landlords and letting agents (opens in a new tab)GOV.UK (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) · page updated 1 May 2026
- [5]Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, section 11: repairing obligations in short leases (opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk
This is a general guide to the rules in England, not legal or tax advice. Your own circumstances, and your lease or mortgage terms, may change what applies, so check the sources below or speak to a solicitor or accountant before you act.