Switching to Harlington Property Management
Looking for a more dependable management service? We’ll explain our fees, arrange the handover and give you and your tenant a direct point of contact.
Moving from another managing agent?
No fee to switch to Harlington
We won’t charge you to transfer an existing tenancy to us. We’ll review the property and tenancy records before agreeing the handover. From the agreed start date, our management fee is 10% of rent collected.
When does the £250 setup fee apply?
Only when we find a tenant and set up a new tenancy, not when you switch with a tenant already in place.
Your current agent may have notice requirements or charges. Any additional services or external costs will be explained and agreed before you commit.
What you can expect from Harlington
A direct point of contact
You and your tenant both have a point of contact at Harlington for questions and outstanding issues.
Fees and statements
We explain what your service includes and provide landlord statements so you can keep track of rent payments.
Care for your property
Tenant enquiries, maintenance and routine inspections get consistent attention, and we update you when you need to know or decide something.
How moving to Harlington works
We’ll review your current arrangements and explain what’s involved before you decide to switch.
01
Review your arrangements
We discuss your property, the tenancy and what you want from management. Your current agreement needs checking for notice requirements and charges.
02
Agree the handover
We confirm our service, fees and responsibilities, then agree how tenancy documents, keys and rent records will be handed over, and when.
03
Keep your tenant informed
We plan the introduction so your tenant knows who to contact, how to report repairs and where to pay rent if payment arrangements change.
Questions about switching
Can I switch while my property has a tenant?
A change of managing agent may be possible during an existing tenancy. The timing depends on your current agency agreement and the arrangements needed for the handover.
How long does a handover take?
It depends on the notice period in your current agreement and how quickly documents, keys and records are handed over. We’ll agree a realistic timetable with you before anything changes.
What does the handover include?
The handover covers the tenancy documents, keys, rent records and any outstanding maintenance.
We’ll also review the existing deposit arrangements and coordinate any required updates or transfer. If payment arrangements change, we’ll make sure your tenant knows where to pay rent.
What will it cost?
There is no Harlington Property Management takeover charge for an existing tenancy we accept into Full Management, and our 10% management fee applies from the agreed handover date. Your current agent’s charges may still apply. See our landlord fees for the full schedule.
Who contacts my current agent?
We’ll agree with you who will give notice and how the handover will be coordinated. Any contact we make on your behalf will be with your authorisation.
Does switching mean a new tenancy agreement?
Not usually. Changing managing agent does not by itself end the tenancy, so the existing agreement normally continues. We’ll review the paperwork with you and explain anything that needs updating.
Talk through your options
Tell us about your property and current arrangements. We’ll discuss whether Harlington is the right fit and explain what happens next.
