Understanding the difference between a letting agent and a company let is the most important thing a landlord can do. Here is what it means and why it matters.
When you use a letting agent, they find tenants on your behalf but you remain exposed to all the risk. Void periods, arrears and tenant disputes are yours to manage.
With a company let, Multikey Living signs the lease directly with you. We are legally responsible for paying your rent every single month, regardless of what is happening inside the property.
It is a fundamentally different model, and once landlords understand it, most never return to traditional letting.
Check Your Property EligibilityMultikey Living is your direct tenant. Our contractual obligation to pay rent is unconditional.
Your rent arrives on the same date every month for the full 3 to 5 year term without exception.
Voids, arrears, maintenance issues and tenant disputes become our responsibility, not yours.
Gas safety, electrical certification, EPC, inventory and inspections are all arranged and paid by us.
| Feature | Letting Agent | Multikey Living |
|---|---|---|
| Rent paid during void periods | No | Always |
| Management fees | 10 to 15% | Zero |
| Fixed monthly income | Variable | Guaranteed |
| Rent paid if tenant defaults | No | Yes |
| Maintenance responsibility | Shared cost | Fully managed |
| Legal compliance managed | Often extra cost | Included |
| Contract stability | Rolling or short-term | 3 to 5 years |
| Property returned in condition | Not guaranteed | Guaranteed |
| Renters Rights Act exposure | High | Significantly reduced |
Fixed payments on the same date every month for the entire contract term, whether occupied or vacant.
Average void periods cost London landlords 2,400 pounds per year. With us, that figure becomes zero.
Zero commission. Zero hidden charges. We profit from operating the property well, not from billing you.
We handle all repairs and routine maintenance throughout the contract. No call-outs, no invoices, no surprises for you.
Gas safety, electrical certificates, EPC, fire safety and photographic inventory are all arranged and paid for by Multikey Living.
At the end of the contract, your property is professionally cleaned and returned in the same condition we received it.
The 2025 Act's no-fault eviction ban and rolling tenancy rules apply to individual tenants, not to Multikey Living as your corporate tenant.
You will deal with a named member of our team throughout. Direct contact, not a call centre or ticket system.
From first consultation to signed contract typically takes 7 to 14 days. We move quickly because vacant properties cost you money.
The 2025 Renters Rights Act is the most significant change to private renting in a generation. For landlords managing their own tenancies, the risks have increased substantially. A company let with Multikey Living insulates you from most of the impact.
Speak to Our TeamNo-fault evictions are gone. Under a company let, Multikey Living is your sole tenant. We manage all sub-tenancies internally, removing this risk from you completely.
All tenancies are now periodic by default. Your company let agreement with Multikey Living is a separate commercial arrangement unaffected by this change.
New restrictions on how often rent can be raised do not apply to your agreement with us. Your rent is fixed for the full contract term.
Landlords now face greater enforcement exposure. With Multikey Living managing full compliance, you are protected from penalties and regulatory risk.
Submit your details and we will provide an honest assessment and a guaranteed rent figure within 24 hours.