Can estate agent fees be offset against tax?

Don_08

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If we use an estate agent for a let only service to rent out an apartment, can these be written off against the tax bill at end of year?
 
yes. You deduct the agents fee from your rental income in a similiar fashion to other allowable expenses
 
I think though, it has to be your second letting before it can be offset against your tax bill
 
If the estate agent collects the rent then they will have their fee already removed from the amount they pay out to you so you cannot be liable to pay tax on the portion they have retained
 
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