If you are a landlord preparing to rent out your property, you may be wondering whether you can advertise on Rightmove without using a traditional high street letting agent. The short answer is that private landlords cannot usually upload directly to Rightmove themselves. However, you can use an online letting service such as letlaunch to advertise your rental property on Rightmove, while staying in control of enquiries, viewings and tenant selection

Can private landlords advertise directly on Rightmove?

Rightmove is the main place where tenants search to find a rental property, taking up over 85% of enquiries. The majority of landlords and letting agents only rely on Rightmove. For landlords, this matters because more exposure can mean more enquiries, more viewing requests, and the best chance of reducing void periods. If your property is empty, or your current tenant has given notice, getting your property in front of active tenants quickly will make a real difference. Private landlords generally cannot upload directly to Rightmove themselves. Rightmove is set up for letting agents - landlords usually need to advertise through a letting agent or an online letting service, such as letlaunch.

Why can’t most landlords upload directly to Rightmove?

Rightmove is a property advertising portal used by letting agents. It is not set up for individual private landlords to create direct listings themselves. This does not mean you need to use a traditional high street letting agent. It simply means you need to advertise through a business that has the ability to list rental properties on Rightmove. Did you know that with letlaunch, after you upload your property, your listing will be live on Rightmove within 10 minutes? Wow.

How can landlords get a property onto Rightmove?

There are usually three main options:

1. Use a traditional letting agent: A high street letting agent can advertise your property, deal with enquiries, arrange viewings and help set up the tenancy. This may suit landlords who want a hands-off service, but it will be expensive (upwards of £700 to £1,000).
2. Use an online letting service: An online letting service can help you advertise your rental property on major portals while allowing you to stay more involved in the process. This can be a good option for self-managing landlords who want to save money but still want online exposure.
3. Use letlaunch: We allow landlords to advertise their rental property on Rightmove from as little as £49. If you want more support after finding a tenant, our Full Tenancy Setup package is £149 and includes our comprehensive automated software to set up your tenancy, including unlimited tenant/guarantor referencing, tenancy agreement with DocuSign signature, deposit registration, and property compliance.

What do I need before advertising my rental property?

Before creating your advert, it helps to have the key information ready. This can make the listing process faster and help tenants understand whether the property is right for them. Use this checklist:

• Property address
• Monthly rent
• Availability date
• Photos
• Floorplan (optional)
• Key features