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How Letting Agents can turn let-only properties into easy profit

Written by One Utility Bill | Aug 26, 2025 1:42:24 PM

When it comes to utility registration, most letting agents stick to managed properties.

In the last 12 months, only 1 out of 5 properties submitted to the Notify portal were let-only. This meant that nearly £340,000* The commission was left on the table. 

If your agency is not registering tenant utilities on let only properties, you could be losing up to half of your potential commission earned. That’s real money, for just a few clicks.

Here’s why it’s time to show your let-only properties some love, and how doing so can boost your revenue further and keep your landlords smiling.

 

Stand out from the crowd with added value services 

Landlords don’t like surprise bills as much as the rest of us, and that's why the little things can go a long way when it comes to supporting them. 

By registering utilities for your let-only tenancies too, you create a valuable extra service that keeps landlords happy and loyal. It’s a simple way to show added care, reduce their stress, and give them a reason to stick with you when they’re ready to re-let or upgrade to full management.

  • Add more value with zero hassle:  give landlords one less headache and show them you go the extra mile.

    Keep landlords on your books:  an easy win to build stronger relationships and encourage repeat instructions.

  • Stand out from the competition: offer more than just a let-only deal, and make your agency the obvious choice next time.

Bottom line: every utility registration you do is another chance to prove your value, boost satisfaction, and keep landlords coming back.

Offering this service can go a long way. It’s one of those little extras that separates you from the agency down the road.

 

(Without the extra effort)

 

Let’s crunch the numbers for a real-world example.

If your agency is a Notify user, averages at 20 lets a month, and earns top commission at £17.50 + VAT per let** when submitting move-ins to the Notify portal…

 

😀 Submitting all 20 properties = £4200/year

☹️ Submitting just 10 managed ones = £2100/year

That’s potentially £2,100 in revenue lost every year for your agency. 

 

Tenants get a friendly welcome call from the One Utility Bill team. They’re told exactly who their suppliers are and offered a simple One Utility Bill package on the call, helping them set-up their utility bills, hassle-free. 

But why would that help you? 🤔

A smoother move-in means happier tenants, and happy tenants talk.

Great experiences lead to positive reviews, referrals, and more landlords choosing your agency, even for let-only services.

It’s an easy win for everyone involved

 

⭐Check out our latest tenant reviews with over 4.7 star rating on trustpilot 

Here’s what you get when letting agents register all types of properties with Notify:

 

💸 Uncapped commission on all lets submitted 

⌛ 53 hours a month saved on admin

🤝 Better relationships with landlords

✨ Added value to your lettings service

😁 Happy tenants from day one

 

 

If you’re doing the work to let the property, why not get paid for it?

It only takes a few clicks. No chasing, no headaches. Just extra revenue and better service, all wrapped into one hassle-free service. 

 

👉  Log into the Notify portal today and start registering every let, not just the managed ones.

 

Not a Notify user yet? 

Book a demo today and see how easy utility registration can be.

✅ Hassle-free setup

✅ Instant access to your portal

✅ Start saving hours and earning uncapped commission 

 

 

* Based on let-only properties making up 50% of an agencies portfolio with commission of £17.50 per let 

**Data from the 2025 commission structure