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⚖️ Comparison — Self-Manage vs Agent

TenantFix vs
Property Management Company

Property managers charge 8–15% of rent. On three properties at £1,200/month each, that's up to £6,480 per year. TenantFix gives you the tools to self-manage — for a fraction of the cost.

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The cost comparison

How Much You Save by Self-Managing with TenantFix

This example uses 3 properties at £1,200/month each. Adjust for your own portfolio.

Example: 3 Properties × £1,200/month Rent

Property management fee (10% of rent) £360 / month
Annual management fees £4,320 / year
TenantFix (3 properties × £24/month) £864 / year
Annual saving with TenantFix £3,456 / year

What you get and what you give up

Honest Comparison: TenantFix vs Property Manager

Factor TenantFix (self-manage) Property Management Company
Monthly cost ~£24/property/month 8–15% of monthly rent per property
Maintenance requests Automated via WhatsApp, AI triage Handled by agent on your behalf
Contractor management You manage your own contractors Agent manages contractors
Property inspections You attend yourself Agent attends on your behalf
Compliance tracking Automated reminders (CP12, EPC, etc.) Managed by agent
Tenant communication Via WhatsApp bot + your involvement Agent communicates on your behalf
Audit trail Automatic — every WhatsApp message logged Agent's records — may not be accessible
Control over decisions Full control Agent makes day-to-day decisions
Time investment Low — AI handles triage and reminders Minimal — but less visibility

FAQ

Self-Managing vs Property Manager Questions

How much does a property management company charge vs TenantFix?
Property management companies typically charge 8–15% of monthly rent for full management, plus additional fees for renewals, maintenance coordination, and void periods. On a £1,200/month rental, that's £96–£180/month per property. TenantFix costs approximately £24/property/month. For a landlord with 3 properties, switching to self-management with TenantFix can save £2,000–£4,500 per year.
What does TenantFix not do compared to a property management company?
A property management company physically attends the property, conducts inspections, manages contractor relationships on your behalf, and handles tenant disputes directly. TenantFix automates the communication and compliance tracking side — maintenance requests, reminders, audit trails — but you still manage your own contractor relationships and attend inspections yourself.
Is self-managing with TenantFix suitable for landlords with multiple properties?
Yes. TenantFix is designed to scale — there's no property limit, and the dashboard gives you a single view across your entire portfolio. Landlords with 5–20 properties typically find TenantFix most valuable, since the time savings from automated maintenance triage and reminders are significant at that scale.

Keep More of Your Rental Income

Self-managing doesn't have to mean more work. TenantFix handles maintenance triage, compliance reminders, and the audit trail — automatically.

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