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I’ve been approached by many colleagues who are also landlords, and they’ve all had the same question:

“My letting agent just isn’t doing their job — what are my other options?”

There are many great letting agents out there,  However, if that’s you saying your letting agent is letting you down, I want you to know you’re not alone.

More and more landlords are feeling let down by letting agents — whether it’s poor communication, hidden fees, bad tenant selection, or a general lack of care.

But here’s the thing:
📌 You don’t have to settle for a model that isn’t working.

There’s another way — and it doesn’t involve managing the property yourself.
It’s called a fixed rent lease, and it’s helping landlords across the UK step back from agent-related stress while keeping reliable income coming in.

Let’s dive into what’s going wrong with traditional agents — and why fixed rent might be the smarter alternative.

Why so many landlords are frustrated with letting agents

Agents are supposed to take the hassle out of property management. But in reality, many landlords report that:

• 📞 Calls and emails go unanswered
• 💷 Fees are higher than expected — and keep increasing
• 🤷 Tenant vetting is rushed or inconsistent
• 🧾 Repairs are poorly handled or overpriced
• ⚖️ Legal compliance is neglected, putting landlords at risk
• 📉 Occupancy rates are lower than promised
• 🧠 There’s little transparency or accountability

What’s worse? If something goes wrong, it’s often still your problem.

Even with a “fully managed” package, you might still be making decisions, chasing updates, or picking up the pieces.

And if you’re self-managing to avoid those frustrations? You’ve just replaced one job with another.

The hidden cost of poor agent management

Letting agents can quietly erode your return — not just through their fees, but through:

• Missed rent
• Bad tenants
• Delayed maintenance
• Poor communication
• Legal mistakes
• Void periods
• Fines for non-compliance

You pay for a service that’s meant to protect and grow your investment.
But often, it ends up doing the opposite.

That’s why more landlords are now looking beyond the traditional agent model — and asking:

📌 “Is there a simpler, safer way to rent out my property?”

Yes. It’s called a fixed rent lease.

What is a fixed rent lease?

With a fixed rent lease, you don’t rent to tenants — you lease your property to a company like Diverse Nation.

We become your tenant under a formal commercial agreement, and we pay you:

✅ A consistent monthly rent
✅ No voids
✅ No arrears
✅ No fees
✅ No hidden costs

We take full responsibility for:

🛠️ Property maintenance
📑 Legal compliance
🧼 Standards and upkeep
📆 Ongoing occupancy and use

You get peace of mind. We get a long-term lease. Everyone wins.

How fixed rent solves the problems agents create

Let’s compare:

If your agent isn’t protecting your income, simplifying your experience, or helping your property thrive — then what exactly are you paying for?

With a fixed rent lease, the outcome is different.
📌 You earn more peace of mind — and often more net income too.

Why this is becoming the go-to model for stressed landlords

The fixed rent model is gaining traction because it removes the biggest headaches of being a landlord, especially:

• Late payments
• Voids
• Tenant issues
• Paperwork and compliance
• Repairs and maintenance
• Chasing agents for updates

You don’t need to micromanage anymore.
You don’t need to “hope for the best.”
You don’t even need to be involved — unless you want to be.

It’s your property. But it doesn’t have to be your full-time responsibility.

Why Diverse Nation?

We’re not just another operator.

We’re the company on your lease. We’re fully accountable for how your property is used, maintained, and respected.

✅ We sign clear, formal commercial leases
✅ We pay fixed rent, on time, every month
✅ We handle compliance, safety, and upkeep
✅ We maintain high internal standards
✅ We’re part of the Good Business Charter and Disability Confident scheme
✅ We value long-term landlord relationships

You’re not just a number on a spreadsheet to us. You’re a partner — and we’re invested in your property’s success.

What kind of landlord does this suit?

A fixed rent lease is ideal if:

• You’re tired of chasing agents
• You’ve been burned by poor tenant management
• You want to keep your property but remove the hassle
• You’re open to a more professional, stable approach
• You value time, certainty, and respect

Whether you’ve got one property or ten — this model is scalable, simple, and smart.

Make the switch — and ditch the agent stress

If you’ve ever said to yourself:

🧠 “I could do a better job than my letting agent”
😩 “I’m tired of doing everything myself”
📉 “I’m not seeing the return I expected”

Then it’s time to consider another way.

A fixed rent lease can restore what you set out to build in the first place:
📌 A profitable, low-stress, long-term investment.

👉 Learn more and see if your property qualifies at:
www.diversenation.co.uk/landlords