How Much Time Do Landlords Spend Managing Rental Properties?
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Managing Rental Properties: How Long Do Landlords Spend?
Getting started with property investment involves many considerations. What is the best area to invest in? What property type should you choose? And should you take on the role of a landlord yourself or opt for a hands-off strategy?
Hands-off property investment is popular among those who prefer not to spend time managing their rental properties. However, many investors hesitate to commit to the additional fees required to hire a property management company.
A great way to help decide the right strategy for you is to think about the potential time required to manage an investment property, and whether this fits your lifestyle.
If you’d like to learn more about this topic, keep reading for information on how long landlords typically spend managing their rental properties in the UK, with key considerations to explore before you invest.
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What Do Figures Say About How Long Landlords Spend Managing Their Properties?
A lot goes into managing a rental property. From the initial time spent finding a tenant to the time it takes responding to tenant queries, arranging property repairs, and dealing with everyday administrative duties, the hours can quickly add up.
While UK landlord surveys don’t currently report information on the actual average time spent managing properties, a survey by Landbay and IFA magazine in 2024 revealed that 50% of landlords treat property as a full-time job. This implies that for half of landlords, on average, the responsibilities involved with managing their property portfolio take up all of their time.
Sources that reference landlord activity in the US estimate that an average of 48 hours per year are spent on landlord tasks such as rent collection, tenant communication, basic repairs, and routine inspections.
Of course, the time spent on a property will vary depending on how many properties the landlord owns, and how frequently they need to deal with issues within their properties.
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What Should Investors Consider About The Time Required to Manage a Rental Property?
For those unsure whether being a hands-on landlord is right for them, it’s important to consider their current lifestyle. The big question is whether the investor’s current commitments allow them to dedicate extra time in their week towards managing their new rental property.
It’s also essential for investors to consider their current lifestyle and if it allows them to dedicate extra time weekly to property management.
For some, spending as little as two hours per week may be feasible, while for others with demanding careers or busy lives, this may not be realistic.
Another key thing to think about is the required and possible availability of landlords to their tenants.
Tenants in the UK have the right to expect timely repairs within their rental home. If a tenant reports a potentially dangerous issue that needs urgent attention, landlords will need to respond and deal with the issue as soon as possible. For those who work full-time careers or spend time travelling outside of the country, this is much more difficult.
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