GUIDE TO SWITCHING AGENTS
How to Change Letting Agents in Edinburgh -
A Simple Guide for Landlords
From speaking with landlords who are thinking about changing letting agents in Edinburgh (and other areas), we often hear that it seems like a complicated or time-consuming process. Many landlords assume that switching letting agents — especially when a tenancy is already underway, deposits are lodged, and rent payments or maintenance jobs are in progress — will involve a lot of hassle and paperwork.
The good news is, it doesn’t have to be difficult!
In reality, changing letting agents is a simple, straightforward process that can be managed with minimal effort from you as the landlord. At Pure Property, we take care of the entire handover — liaising with your previous agent, transferring documentation, and ensuring tenants experience a seamless transition. Our goal is to make switching letting agents stress-free, so you can enjoy better communication, reliable management, and peace of mind knowing your property is being looked after properly.
Why Landlords Decide to Change Letting Agents
There are many reasons landlords choose to move to a new letting agent. The most common include:
Poor communication – unanswered calls, delayed updates, or lack of transparency.
High management fees with little value or visible service.
Slow maintenance response times leaving tenants unhappy.
Frequent staff turnover meaning you never deal with the same person twice.
Lack of proactive management, resulting in void periods or compliance issues.
If any of these sound familiar, it may be time to review your current arrangement.
How Easy Is It to Change Letting Agents?
Surprisingly easy! The process usually involves just a few simple steps:
Check your current management agreement with your current agent.
Review your notice period and termination clause. Most letting agent agreements allow you to give notice in writing, typically between 1–3 months.Notify your current letting agent that you’ve decided to change over to Pure Property Management.
Send them formal notice (we can give you a template email) and CC us into that email.We will take over from here.
We will contact the agent and arrange for the transfer of the paperwork and deposits.
We will collect all property documentation, safety certificates, tenancy agreements, and deposit information directly from your previous agent.We will inform your tenants about the change of management in conjunction with the previous agency.
A professional agent will handle all communication with tenants, explaining the change clearly and reassuring them that everything continues as normal.- We will collect all spare keys from the previous agent.
Sit back and relax
Pure Property Management will take over day-to-day management, rent collection, and tenant communication. You simply enjoy a smoother, more transparent service.