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The last couple of decades have seen many people become landlords for the first time and maybe planning to grow a portfolio. They\u2019re navigating a sector that has become increasingly complicated and, understandably, many choose to work with lettings agents.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re a landlord, what should you be looking for in an agent?<\/p>\n

Before you sign up with an agent, do your research. Check reviews and look on landlord forums. Ask other landlords for their advice. Ask the agent for testimonials. See if you can talk to any of their other clients.<\/p>\n

Download our top tips when looking for an agent.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Top tips when looking for an agent: have you done your research? The last couple of decades have seen many people become landlords for the first time and maybe planning to grow a portfolio. They\u2019re navigating a sector that has become increasingly complicated and, understandably, many choose to work with lettings agents. But if you\u2019re […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[171,2224,63,89,2217,2183,21,2223],"yoast_head":"\nTop tips when looking for an agent | Advice for landlords<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Download our top tips when looking for an agent today. 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