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Switching Estate or Letting Agents: Contracts and Notice

Read your contract before you switch.

Switching Estate or Letting Agents: Contracts and Notice Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Agents · Switching

Changing agents

Noticeperiod
Soleagency
Doublefee risk
Tie-inclauses
In short: Before switching agents, check your contract. Sole agency agreements often have a minimum term and a notice period, and if a buyer introduced by the first agent later buys, you could owe both agents commission. Letting agreements may include tie-in clauses that charge a fee if you continue with a tenant the agent found. Give notice in writing, ask for keys, documents and deposit details to be handed over, and make sure the deposit protection is transferred properly.

Frequently asked questions

Can I have two agents?

Yes with multi-agency, but check fees.

Will I pay twice?

Possibly, if the first agent introduced the buyer.

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