The Property Podcast ASK512: How can I manage from afar? PLUS: I'm not ready for this big tax change!
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Feb 24, 2026 Questions about managing rental properties from hundreds of miles away spark a discussion on finding and vetting remote letting agents. They explore how to assess maintenance contractors and build reliable local partnerships. Another segment flags the upcoming Making Tax Digital changes and urges landlords to start preparing.
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Vet Local Letting Agents Thoroughly
- Do rigorously vet letting agents before investing remotely by checking reviews and calling them as both a tenant and landlord.
- Rob Bence recommends meeting them in person, asking about maintenance providers, and testing response times to mirror tenant experience.
Distance Is Solvable With Systems
- Remote investing is standard but requires new systems and effort; good agents make distance manageable.
- Rob Bence highlights that after about 10 properties workload compounds, so delegation becomes essential.
Prefer Local Trades For Repairs
- Ask letting agents who they use for maintenance and prefer local handy people over expensive firms for cost and responsiveness.
- Rob Bence warns that pricey-sounding contractors may not be the best choice and local tradespeople often give better value.