For landlords
Is your letting agent letting you down?
Budgy finds local agents, negotiates their fees and handles the switch if it’s worth it. Free for landlords. Full management at the 33 agents we checked in October 2026 costs 9.6% to 20.4% of the rent, including VAT.
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How it works
The only letting agent switching service
Tell us the address
Just tell us the location and we find all the local agencies. We contact them and negotiate the best deal possible.
See how you compare
We review your current service like-for-like against the new deals. You decide whether to switch or not.
Switch, if it's worth it
If you want to switch, we handle the admin for a seamless handover.
We analyse the contracts and do the number-crunching.
What gets compared
The headline percentage is only part of what you pay.
Fees
- Management %
- Tenant-find & renewal
- Inventory & check-out
- Hidden extras
Service
- Inspection frequency
- Maintenance response
- Rent collection & arrears
- Landlord reviews
Compliance
- Client money protection
- Redress scheme
- Safety certificates
- Renters' Rights Act readiness
Contract
- Notice period
- Tie-ins & exit fees
- Fees on existing tenants
- Auto-renewal terms
Free · takes 2 minutes
Compare letting agents near you
Type your property's address. We'll check the letting agents nearby on published fees, reviews and client money protection, then email you a side-by-side report, usually within 10 minutes. It's free.
- Fees
- Reviews
- Protections
Nothing goes to an agent without your sign-off.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much do letting agents charge?
We checked 33 letting agents in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield in October 2026. Full management costs 9.6% to 20.4% of the rent once VAT is added. Most sit between 12% and 15.6%. The fee guide breaks that down by city, in pounds.
What does Budgy compare?
Budgy compares local letting agents on management fees, reviews and client money protection, then emails a side-by-side report. Nothing goes to an agent without your sign-off.
How do I compare letting agents near my property?
Enter the property address. Budgy checks letting agents nearby and emails a report, usually within 10 minutes. It is free.
Where can I see published letting agent fees?
The letting agent fees page summarises the range. City guides cover London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield, using fees those agents publish, with VAT included.