Some landlords, especially those who are new to the experience, understandably wish to use a letting agent simply as a route to market in order to find a tenant. However, whilst a return on investment is one thing, sleeping well at night is quite another! A managed service is not just about chasing late rent, resolving disputes and inventory control.

Local estate agency firm James Pendleton, which has six offices in Clapham, Battersea, Battersea Park, Wandsworth and Lambeth, is well into a major fund-raising initiative that aims to raise £25,000 during 2010 for five important charities.