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Managing Your Rental Properties: Protecting Your Investment

Good management protects income and value.

Managing Your Rental Properties: Protecting Your Investment Property Legal, Risk & Compliance

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Landlords · Management

Managing rentals well

Compliancefirst
Inspectionsregular
Maintenancebudget
Managingagent?
In short: Well-managed rentals let faster, keep good tenants longer and hold their value. Reference tenants thoroughly, keep on top of legal compliance (gas safety, electrical checks, EPC, smoke and CO alarms, deposit protection and registration on the new private rented sector database), inspect regularly with notice, respond quickly to repairs, budget around 10% of rent for maintenance, and hold landlord insurance. A managing agent can take all of this on.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I inspect?

Every few months, with notice.

Is a managing agent worth it?

Often, especially with several properties.

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