What does a letting agent actually cost?
A letting agent will find you a tenant, and charge for it. On a typical two-bed, that's about €2,086 to let the property. Here's where that goes, and the option that does the hardest part for a fraction of it.
A letting agent
€2,086
to let a typical two-bed (nationwide average)
- • Advertises and shows the property
- • Handles enquiries and viewings
- • Often a separate ongoing fee to manage the tenancy
- • The tenant choice is largely theirs, not yours
RightTenantry
€299
per vacancy, every applicant analysed
- • Every applicant analysed and ranked for you
- • Income, employment, references and red flags checked
- • You see the evidence and pick, so you stay in control
- • No subscription, no commission on the rent
It's not quite the same job
An agent does the whole let for you, and charges accordingly. RightTenantry does the part that's hardest to get right on your own: reading every applicant fairly and ranking your shortlist, so you can let the property yourself with evidence behind your choice. For €299 a vacancy, you keep control and skip the commission.
See it on your own vacancy.
Create a vacancy, share the application link, and watch your shortlist rank itself. Your first three analyses are free.
Agent figure: typical cost to let a two-bed nationwide, €2,086. Actual fees vary by agent, location and service.
This is general information for Irish landlords, not legal or financial advice. The rules change, so check the current position with the RTB before you act.