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You’re Not a Letting Agent. So Why Are You Doing the Job of One?

  • Writer: Hashtag Estates
    Hashtag Estates
  • Jul 17
  • 2 min read

You thought saving on agent fees would keep your profits high. It made sense at the time — cut out the middleman and take control.

But now reality looks different.

You are chasing rent. Tenants are ignoring your calls. You are spending your evenings reading up on housing law, trying to understand your obligations and avoid mistakes.

Managing property might seem simple from the outside. But once you are in the thick of it, the real costs become clear in time, stress, missed income, and legal risk.


Rent Collection is a Full-Time Job

Tenants pay late, make partial payments, or stop paying altogether. Chasing arrears is frustrating and uncomfortable. Without proper systems in place, it is also ineffective. Missed rent quickly turns into mounting losses.


Communication Breaks Down Fast

Many tenants treat private landlords differently than they would a professional agent. They delay responses. They avoid uncomfortable conversations. And without a buffer between you and them, even simple issues can turn into personal conflicts.


Compliance Is a Moving Target

The law is constantly changing. From deposit protection to eviction procedures to health and safety regulations, one overlooked detail could lead to fines or even legal action. Learning as you go is not just risky it is expensive.


Let Us Handle It

At Hashtag Estates, we do more than just find tenants. We manage everything — from marketing and screening to rent collection, legal compliance, and maintenance coordination.

Our service gives landlords

  • Reliable income with fewer voids

  • Professional tenant communication and support

  • Total legal compliance and peace of mind


You Are Not a Letting Agent. Let Us Be.

The cost of self-managing is not just measured in time, it is measured in lost rent, legal risk, and daily stress.


Make the shift from reactive to professional. Let Hashtag Estates protect your income, your property, and your time.

 
 
 

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