Letting your property with Propeo.
Here is exactly what happens, and where Propeo is with you at every step.
| Step | What you do | How Propeo helps |
|---|---|---|
| Check your mortgage and lease Legal | Confirm you have consent to let — required if you have a residential mortgage |
Covered in the Owner Resources letting guide — what to check and who to contact
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| Prepare your property | Repair, redecorate, deep clean — present it at its best |
Free preparation guides in Owner Resources
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| Commission your EPC Legal | Your property must be rated E or above to let legally |
Trusted EPC partner — Propeo owner rates available
|
| Arrange safety certificates Legal | Gas Safety (CP12) and EICR required before move-in |
Trusted gas and electrical partners — Propeo owner rates available
|
| Set your asking rent | Research comparable rentals and advertise a clear price — rent bidding is now illegal |
Rental pricing guide in Owner Resources
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| Decide on furnishing level | Unfurnished, part-furnished, or fully furnished |
Pros and cons guide in Owner Resources
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| Have floor plans drawn up | Arrange a professional or DIY measurement |
Trusted floor plan partner — Propeo owner rates available
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| Take your photographs | Prepare and shoot every room |
Free photography guide in Owner Resources
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| Create your listing | Answer a few questions about your property |
Propeo Writer generates your description — edit and publish
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| Put up your To Let board | Print and display your board |
Print-ready To Let board PDF included with every listing
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| Share your listing | Post to social media, local groups, and university noticeboards |
Unique listing URL and QR code — share anywhere
|
| Conduct viewings | Show prospective tenants around |
Free viewings guide in Owner Resources
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| Reference tenants | Credit check, employment check, previous landlord reference |
Trusted referencing partner — Propeo owner rates available
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| Right to Rent check Legal | Legal requirement — check every adult tenant before move-in |
Right to Rent guide and checklist in Owner Resources
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| Draft tenancy agreement Legal | Must be an Assured Periodic Tenancy — RRA 2025 compliant |
Trusted tenancy agreement partner — compliant templates available
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| Collect and protect the deposit Legal | Must be protected in an approved scheme within 30 days |
Deposit protection guide and approved scheme links in Owner Resources
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| Provide legal documents to tenant Legal | How to Rent guide, EPC, CP12, EICR, Prescribed Information, RRA Information Sheet |
Full document checklist in Owner Resources — nothing missed
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| Conduct inventory and check-in | Document the condition of every room and item on move-in day |
Trusted inventory partner — Propeo owner rates available
|
| Take meter readings and notify suppliers | Gas, electricity, water, council tax — all on move-in day |
Move-in day checklist in Owner Resources
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| Renew safety certificates on schedule | CP12 annually, EICR every 5 years |
Renewal reminders and partner booking through Owner Resources
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| Handle rent increases correctly | Section 13 process only — once per year, two months' written notice |
Rent increase guide and correct notice template in Owner Resources
|
Legal Legally required step — penalties apply if missed
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The law around private renting changed significantly in 2026. The compliance requirements are real, and the penalties for getting them wrong are serious. Propeo's Owner Resources makes sure you know exactly what is required, when, and how to do it — with trusted partners alongside every step that needs one.
You are not doing this alone. And you are not paying an agent a percentage of your rent every month to do it for you.
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