Switching letting agents is easier than you think
Unhappy with your current agent? Move to Rent Right Estates with no gap in management, no disruption for your tenant, and no long-term lock-in. Most landlords never even have to speak to their old agent — we handle the switch for you.
Yes, you can change letting agents — whenever you like
You don’t have to wait for the tenancy to end, and switching doesn’t affect your tenant’s rights. The same tenancy simply continues, managed by a better agent. The only things to get right are your notice period and a clean handover of money, keys and compliance documents — and both are things we take care of for you.
5 signs it’s time to change agent
If a few of these feel familiar, it’s worth a conversation.
You’re always chasing
Slow replies, or no reply at all. A good agent contacts you — not the other way around.
Rent & statements
Rent arrives late, or your monthly statements are confusing and hard to reconcile.
Compliance worries
You’re not confident your gas safety, EPC, EICR and deposit protection are all correct and up to date.
Maintenance drift
Small repairs turn into big ones because nobody acted quickly enough.
Surprise fees
Charges you didn’t expect and don’t fully understand.
You just don’t trust them
You don’t feel protected if something goes wrong. Peace of mind matters.
How to switch in 5 simple steps
Check your notice period
Find the notice clause in your current management agreement — usually one to three months. Tell us the date and we’ll work to it.
Complete the switching pack
Fill in your details, your property and your tenancy in our free pack. It takes about 10–15 minutes.
Serve notice on your current agent
Use the notice letter in the pack, or sign the authority and we’ll serve it for you.
We take over compliance
We collect and check your gas safety, EPC, EICR, deposit protection, Right to Rent and keys — and put right anything that’s missing.
You’re up and running
Your tenant gets our details, rent is collected to our client account, and you get one point of contact and clear monthly statements.
The Letting Agent Switching Pack
Everything you need to switch, in one document:
- A simple form for your details, property and tenancy
- A ready-to-send notice letter for your current agent
- A compliance handover checklist
- A signed authority so we can deal with your old agent for you
Get your copy
Fill it in on screen, or print it — then sign and email it back.
Download the Switching Pack (PDF)Return to info@rentrightestates.co.uk
or call 01226 448 222
Your questions, answered up front
Your tenant isn’t affected
Same home, same tenancy, same rent and deposit protection. They simply get a better-run service.
The deposit stays safe
It remains protected in a government-approved scheme throughout, and we transfer or re-register it correctly.
No gap in management
The handover of file, funds and keys is completed within your notice period, so nothing is left uncovered.
Why landlords across South & West Yorkshire choose us
We’re a modern, compliance-led lettings and property management company. Our founder has been in lettings since 2000 — as a corporate agent, an independent, a property manager and a landlord — so we know exactly where landlords get caught out, and how to keep you protected.
No long-term lock-ins
A fair, simple management agreement.
Tenant-in-28-days guarantee
On any new lettings.
24-hour communication guarantee
You’ll never be left chasing us.
100% compliance-led
We find and fix problems before they cost you.
Simple, transparent fees
Tenant Find — 1 month’s rent
Minimum fee £500. We find and fully reference the tenant; you manage the tenancy.
Rent Collection — 8%
We find the tenant, collect the rent and chase arrears; you look after the property.
Fully Managed — 10%
Our most popular option. We handle everything day to day.
HMO Management — 12%
Full management for HMOs. Rent Guarantee available as an optional add-on.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch letting agents in the middle of a tenancy?
Yes. You can change agents at any point during a tenancy. The tenancy continues unchanged; only the managing agent changes. You just need to give your current agent the notice stated in your agreement.
How much notice do I have to give my current agent?
It depends on your management agreement — typically one to three months. Check the notice clause in your contract, or ask us to review it for you.
Do I have to tell my tenant?
Your tenant does need to be informed, as they’ll be paying rent to a new agent and dealing with a new point of contact. We handle this introduction professionally as part of the switch.
Will changing agents put my tenant’s deposit at risk?
No. The deposit stays protected in a government-approved scheme throughout and is transferred or re-registered correctly, with fresh prescribed information issued to the tenant.
What if my current agent has been holding my property non-compliantly?
We’ll identify any gaps — missing gas safety records, an out-of-date EICR, unprotected deposits, the wrong How to Rent guide — and tell you exactly what’s needed to bring the property back into line.
How long does switching take?
Most of the work happens within your notice period. Once notice is served, the handover of file, funds and keys is usually completed by the end date, so there’s no gap in management.
Ready to make the move?
Download the free switching pack, or book a free, no-obligation Rent & Compliance Health Check and we’ll complete it with you.