{"id":16134,"date":"2018-04-06T09:27:15","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T09:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=16134"},"modified":"2018-06-26T10:43:21","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T10:43:21","slug":"15-questions-to-ask-your-property-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/15-questions-to-ask-your-property-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Questions to Ask Your Property Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-be-a-diy-landlord\/15789\/\">private landlord<\/a> can be hard work, and trying to do it all yourself can be incredibly time consuming and very stressful. But there is help out there! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">Property management companies<\/a> are a great way of becoming a hassle-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\">landlord<\/a>. They can take care of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent\">property<\/a>, looking after your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\">tenants<\/a>, dealing with maintenance and collecting your rent. They let you get on with your life, knowing that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\">property<\/a> is in good hands. Sounds great right? So how do you choose the best company for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there is no standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">property management<\/a><\/span> company, no two managers are the same. They all offer a variety of services, at various levels of experience for varied prices. \u00a0There are numerous packages out there which can be tailored to meet your specific needs, which is great if you know what you need.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">property management company<\/a> that is right for you is to conduct an interview. But with so many companies all with different services how do you even begin?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can get a bit overwhelming. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But fear not! We have compiled a list of helpful questions for you to ask your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">property manager<\/a> to make sure that you have chosen the right company for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what to ask?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. What Experience Do You Have?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring that your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\"> property management company<\/a> has a long proven track record is the first step to ensuring that you have made the right decision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company that is fairly new to the game is likely to lack experience, and there is only so much that can be learnt from books.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This question should be directed at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">property manager<\/a> themselves as well as the company. The individual may be a new employee in a long standing company and this is worth being aware of when making your decision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also a good opportunity to ask them <\/span><b><i>how many <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent\"><b><i>rental units<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> they manage<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Too few and this could be a warning sign of either a start-up business or a struggling one, too many and your property might get lost in the crowd.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>2. What Services Do You Offer?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to make sure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">property manager<\/a> is giving you exactly what you want. Each company is different and all offer varying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-does-property-management-involve\/13365\/\">services<\/a> and all are price dependent. Write a list of everything that you are looking for in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">property manager<\/a> and then discuss this with them when you meet. Ask them for their full suite of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-does-property-management-involve\/13365\/\">services<\/a> and talk about how beneficial each service can be for you and whether it is worth paying for. Look at alternatives and make sure that you are fully knowledgeable of their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-does-property-management-involve\/13365\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practices and offers.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Do your homework.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>3. How Much Do You Charge?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the big question really. One of the biggest factors that will decide whether you choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">property management company<\/a>, is their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-are-property-management-fees-and-how-much-do-they-cost\/13398\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If it is out of budget then it is very unlikely that you are going to choose them. On the other hand, if their prices are incredibly low you may be suspicious as to why.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/are-property-management-fees-tax-deductible\/13457\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly fees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can either be a fixed rate or a percentage of your rental yield, this usually costs between 8-12% of your total monthly revenue. There are loads of optional packages, which means that you can tailor your experience to suit your needs. Obviously, with this, it means that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-are-property-management-fees-and-how-much-do-they-cost\/13398\/\">prices vary drastically<\/a>, so it is worth doing your research and finding what suits you best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sub Questions:<\/h3>\n<p>Are there any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-are-property-management-fees-and-how-much-do-they-cost\/13398\/\">fees<\/a> for when the property is vacant?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is the case then be wary. Property managers should be motivated to keep <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your property at all times. If they are being paid regardless then it removes the incentive to find you tenants. Remember, no <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = no <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-collect-rent-from-your-tenants\/16093\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And no <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/a-guide-to-rent-collection\/16031\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = no money to pay the property manager.\u00a0But this doesn\u2019t mean that you should reject them. If they have solid procedures in place and good references, then this could be a great way to save yourself some money. Especially since fixed rates often are lower than fees calculated through percentages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What miscellaneous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-are-property-management-fees-and-how-much-do-they-cost\/13398\/\">fees<\/a> are there which could be a possibility?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many companies charge extra for additional services. A bit like a budget airline, you pay for the flight, but you pay extra to sit with your friends and even more to take a bag with you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\" title=\"Property Management\">Property management<\/a> companies often work in the same way, giving you a basic package which looks financially appealing, but then requiring extra money for simple add-ons. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of additional fees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tenant finder fees<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mark-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Emergency call outs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/eviction-service\">Evictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Court cases<\/li>\n<li>Viewings<\/li>\n<li>Etc&#8230;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: Fees are negotiable! Don\u2019t take their prices at face value, speak to them about what you want out of this and what your budget is, there is always wiggle room.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>4. What <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/are-property-management-companies-regulated\/13436\/\">Insurances<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>Are You Covered By?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that the company are covered as much as they can be. Inquire as to what the price limits are in regards to coverage and what their terms and conditions are surrounding this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0How Will You Market My Property And Ensure That My Property Isn\u2019t Vacant For Any Significant Length Of Time?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very important question, especially if you are paying your property manager a fixed fee. If they are getting paid regardless then they are lacking an incentive to ensure that your property is filled with tenants, so they need a strong marketing plan in place to gain your confidence. Ask what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">platforms <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your property will be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-cant-i-advertise-on-rightmove-privately\/12004\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertised <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on, and how else they will ensure maximum viewership. <\/span><b><i>Will they take <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-take-professional-photos-of-your-house\/16123\/\"><b><i>professional photographs<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> and make the property look as <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/7-home-improvement-fixes-to-improve-curb-appeal\/13687\/\"><b><i>aesthetically pleasing as possible to lure in tenants<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>How will <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-smarten-up-your-home-before-viewings-begin\/7886\/\"><b><i>viewings <\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>be conducted? By yourself or by the property manager? What is the company\u2019s availability for taking calls and questions regarding the property?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to make sure that your property will be filled from day one, and that your property manager will devote themselves to ensuring that that is the case.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also a good time to ask about their record with vacancies. <\/span><b><i>How often do their properties usually sit vacant? What is their current vacancy rate?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High numbers for both of those questions should start ringing those warning bells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tenant-referencing\/13062\/\">How Do You Screen Tenants?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property management companies will each have different techniques for finding and vetting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential tenants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check out what factors are taken into consideration when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-does-tenant-referencing-work\/11367\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screening tenants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b><i>Does the company take into account employment, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-is-a-good-credit-score-so-important\/15869\/\"><b><i>credit checks<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, landlord references etc?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Think about what is important to you and ask if the property manager can vet tenants for your specific requirements as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-much-rent-should-i-charge-my-tenants\/14508\/\">How Do You Calculate Rent?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property managers will value your property and come to the conclusion of a figure which will be your rental income.\u00a0They should be able to complete a comparable market analysis of local and similar properties. They will utilise their expertise and available information from the market, as well as factors specific to your property, to figure out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-much-rent-should-i-charge-my-tenants\/14508\/\">the maximum rental income which is competitive and realistic. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be worth asking the property manager where they have got the figure from and what has impacted them upon coming to that conclusion. They should be able to explain to you how they have decided the rental price and explain to you what each factor means for your rental yield.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good time to take note of things that could be done to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-prepare-your-property-to-sell-it-for-a-good-price\/15929\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get more from your property<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If there are things that can be changed, which may improve the properties worth, then it might be useful to add these to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to-do list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/a-guide-to-rent-collection\/16031\/\">How Do You Collect Rent?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most important questions for any landlord. You are trusting this company with what might be your biggest investment, and that rental income is inevitably paying for their services. Late and missed payments can be extremely detrimental and have a hugely negative effect on your finances. Making sure that your property manager has an effective and efficient method of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-collect-rent-from-your-tenants\/16093\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rent collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in place is crucial. Ensure that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/a-guide-to-rent-collection\/16031\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rent collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t anything dodgy, like through cash or outdated with cheques. Online payments or direct debits are the best forms of rent collection, creating paper trails which prove rental payments and they are both safe and secure.\u00a0The property manager should be able to confirm rental collection dates, when you should receive the rent and how late payments are dealt with and how arrears are resolved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, ask what the procedure is if a tenant misses a payment or refuses to pay rent. <\/span><b><i>Do you they have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/eviction-service\">eviction<\/a> service in place? Is this an additional cost? Do they deal with the whole procedure or will you have to step in?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure that you are confident in their abilities and understand the steps they will take to ensure that your rental income is protected. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. What Control Will I Have Over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement\">Tenancy Contracts<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property manager will create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenancy agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is a legally binding contract between yourself and the tenant. It is basically a set of rules that say that the tenants must adhere to these requirements and you will do the same. But there may be things that you require which are not standard for tenancy agreements. For example, many landlords do not let to people with pets, however, you may allow them as long as the property is professionally cleaned and all damage repaired by the tenant themselves before the end of the tenancy. Specific deals such as this, would not be included in a standard contract and therefore may be missed by your property manager. Asking if you can have a say in the contract gives you some control of your property and ensures that you are happy with the agreement between yourself and your new tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10.\u00a0How Does Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/are-property-management-companies-regulated\/13436\/\">Legal Cover<\/a> Work?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself facing the court and defending yourself as a landlord you are going to need legal help. Many property management companies will help you in these situations, however many do not. Those who do may expect you to stand up in court, others will represent for you. It is worth asking the question so you can decide what you want to do and how you would like this situation to unfold.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/private-renting\">Tenancy laws<\/a> can be extremely complicated and it is worth making sure that your property manager is well versed in the legalities of renting a property. <b><i>Ask them if they have had any experience with the legal side of renting and what their success rate is? <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11.\u00a0Do You Deal With <a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/\">Maintenance And Repairs?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding out who is in charge of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance and repairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be very important. Property management companies could hire a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contractor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use an in-house crew or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-be-a-diy-landlord\/15789\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do it themselves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Finding out the qualifications and abilities of the repair person in question is important for understand whose hands your property is being left in.\u00a0Some companies will take care of maintenance and repairs from start to finish, dealing with anything from tenants requests, to payment. This can either be considered positively or negatively, depending on what you want from your property manager. If you want to wash your hands of repairs and maintenance then this can be a godsend. If, however, you are not ready to hand over so much control, then you may want to restrict their power. Ask if you can be kept in the loop with regards to repairs;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-be-a-diy-landlord\/15789\/\"> <b><i>is there any possibility that money can be saved if you were to adequately do it yourself?<\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0It might also be worth asking how many inspections are carried out a year, and what is included in each visit. You can ask to be present for these inspections if you desire. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>12.\u00a0How Often Will I Receive Updates On My Property?<\/h2>\n<p><b><i>How often will your property manager communicate with you regarding your property?<\/i><\/b> <b><i>Will you be involved in every decision, or will they take control of certain aspects and only discuss with you if it is a larger, potentially costly decision?<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The type of communication they will choose is also important, as well as regularity. Make sure that you are both on the same page with regards to communication, as misinterpretation, or a lack of information, can have negative implications further down the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>13.\u00a0Can I Cancel My Management Contract At Any Point? If So, Under What Conditions?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t sign something that you can\u2019t escape from. If a company is offering an inescapable contract then your warning signs should be playing, as this is a big indicator that the company are not confident with their own abilities, and also that many people may have tried to leave early in the past. If you feel that the service that they are giving you is not up to scratch, then you should have the freedom to leave for a better suited company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>14.\u00a0If I Decide To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/sell-for-free\">Sell My Property<\/a>, Am I Contracted To List With You?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some companies will ask you to sign a contract that states that if you were to<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/sell-for-free\"> sell the property <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at any point, then you must list through them. This is highly restrictive and a bit of a turn off for many landlords. This can also be a bit of a trap and something that many landlords are unaware of. You want the freedom to work with who you want and to sell your property the way you want. If they impress you, you may turn to them to sell, but if they fall short, then the last thing you would want is to entrust them with the sale of your property.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>15.\u00a0Will You Be Able To Help Me With My Portfolio And Advise Me On Investments?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your property manager has a healthy arsenal of experience and knowledge behind them, then they will be able to offer you some really valuable advice. If they are willing to spend some time with you then this can be gold dust. They can help you to maximise your investment and grow your portfolio to make the most of your properties and time as a landlord.\u00a0<em>Don\u2019t Ask, Don\u2019t Get<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\">Hire your Property Manager today<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-management\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/property-management.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Related Articles<\/i><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/pros-and-cons-of-property-management-companies\/15310\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros and Cons of Property Management Companies<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/are-property-management-fees-tax-deductible\/13457\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Property Management Fees Tax Deductible?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/are-property-management-companies-regulated\/13436\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Property Management Companies Regulated?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-are-property-management-fees-and-how-much-do-they-cost\/13398\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are Property Management Fees and How Much Do They Cost?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-choose-a-property-management-company\/13378\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose a Property Management Company<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-does-property-management-involve\/13365\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does Property Management Involve?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-be-a-diy-landlord\/15789\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to be a DIY Landlord<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a private landlord can be hard work, and trying to do it all yourself can be incredibly time consuming and very stressful. 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