Feeling the pressure of managing your rental property? You’re not alone.
Managing a rental property takes time, organisation and an understanding of a landlord’s responsibilities. For those looking after several properties, those demands can soon add up.
Research commissioned in a recent survey, involving 525 landlords who manage their own portfolios, found that 74% say self-management has become harder, while 57% are reconsidering whether to continue managing their properties themselves.
With the Renters’ Rights Act contributing to concerns about changing requirements, the findings highlight the value of having an experienced letting agent by your side.
How much is your time worth?
Among the landlords surveyed, 68% reported spending at least 31 hours each month managing their properties—almost a full working week.
Maintenance and repairs were the biggest drain on time, with 52% identifying them as the most time-consuming part of managing a portfolio. Meanwhile, 77% said they regularly delayed non-urgent maintenance because they lacked the time to arrange it.
Even smaller repairs can become more disruptive and costly when left unresolved. Keeping on top of them helps protect both the property and the relationship with the tenant.
Professional management means more than collecting rent
At Mannleys, we understand that landlords want their investment looked after properly, tenants supported and issues brought to their attention with clear advice on what happens next.
Our Fully Managed service provides support with the everyday responsibilities of letting, including:
- Guidance on changing legislation and tenancy requirements.
- Rent collection and monitoring payments.
- Handling tenant enquiries and day-to-day communication.
- Coordinating maintenance and repairs.
- Arranging routine property inspections and reporting concerns.
- Tracking key safety checks and compliance dates.
We keep landlords involved in the decisions that matter while taking care of the coordination and follow-up that can consume so much time.
Support for existing and new landlords
For our managed landlords, this research is a reminder of the work taking place behind the scenes to support your tenancy and care for your investment.
If you currently manage your own property, whether it is one home or a larger portfolio, our team can explain how professional management could ease the demands on your time and help you approach your responsibilities with greater confidence.
To discuss our Fully Managed service, contact the Mannleys lettings team on 01952 245064.
