There are more advantages than disadvantages if you are using a letting agency to rent an accommodation. An agency definitely wins when it comes to convenience, professionalism and quality services.

There are different aspects to be taken into consideration when letting a property. Ideally, if you're letting from a private landlord you'd like the landlord to be professional and to fully perform his responsibilities on time and in an efficient manner. However, if that’s not the case, there is always the fear of a careless landlord providing an insufficient level of security, especially with so many scams running.

An agency, on the other hand, is the perfect solution. Though it can be costly, a letting agency provides convenience which a landlord may not be able to. The only thing to be taken into consideration is the reputation of the agency, and once you are sure they're the sort of company you'd like to rent from, you can take advantage of their services.

A reputable agency with experience in handling tenants will always make sure only good tenants get the chance to rent property from them. In order to keep everything legitimate and smooth, they perform credit checks, and complete all the necessary paperwork to make sure there is no problem for anyone during the tenancy period or even afterwards. This keeps you tension free and avoids a lot of hassle as the agency is responsible for just about anything related to your property after your let is over. They also have a good knowledge of the area and can suggest the best accommodation which is suitable for your needs and right for your budget.

Once you have moved in, many agencies will provide advice on a variety of matters , for instance phone and broadband installation, heating, council tax exemption or even bus directions. The good thing is you don’t have to worry about personally contacting the landlord and asking for favours and you will also be able to avoid any un-professional maintenance and repairs in case there is need for any. Some agencies also provide emergency help if you are in need of any during out of office hours, thus you don’t have to worry about what time you are calling, as your problem will often be taken care of. The speed at which the services are provided are also an important factor as agencies always make sure to provide the best service to their tenants and landlords thus they speed up any request put forward to them.

A private landlord may turn out to be economical in the end but you can avoid a lot of hassle and tensions if you are with an agency.

Bruce Giles writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.