Landlord guides
Plain English guides to letting agent fees, written from what North East agents actually publish.
What letting agents charge in the North EastWhat North East letting agents really charge landlords in 2026: typical managed percentages, set up fees and tenant find costs.Fully managed, rent collection or tenant find?The three letting agent services explained in plain English, what each one covers, and what each costs in the North East.How to read a letting agent's fee scheduleVAT, minimum fees, 'from' prices and percentages of what: how to read a letting agent fee schedule without getting caught out.Letting agent extras to ask about before you signTenancy agreement fees, renewals, inventories, repairs commission and withdrawal fees: the extras that add up.How to check an agent's complaints scheme and money protectionEvery letting agent must belong to a redress scheme and hold client money protection. Here's how to check before you sign.Landlord costs beyond the agent's feeEPC, gas safety, electrical checks, deposit protection, inventories and insurance: what each costs, how often you need it and where to check.The Renters' Rights Act: what it means for landlordsThe key dates and changes for landlords in England: no more Section 21, rolling tenancies, the new landlord database and ombudsman.