Frequently asked questions
Questions from retail property landlords
Straightforward answers about advertising shops and retail units,
managing enquiries and finding your next occupier.
How much does it cost to advertise a shop or retail unit?
The Letlaunch Online Advertising Package costs £149 per
advertised property and includes 3 months of commercial
property advertising. There is an optional upgrade to
Rightmove Commercial for £99. We charge no percentage-based
letting commission or subscription, and optional services
can be added separately if you need them.
Can I advertise more than one shop or retail unit?
Yes. You can use Letlaunch Commercial to advertise multiple
retail properties or individual units as they become
available. Each advertisement has its own property details,
photographs and applicant enquiries.
Is the £149 fee charged per retail property?
Yes. The £149 Online Advertising Package is charged per
advertised property or retail unit. Each listing includes
up to 3 months of commercial property advertising for that
particular premises.
Where will my shop or retail unit be advertised?
The £149 Online Advertising Package includes professional
commercial property advertising on LoopNet. You can also add
Rightmove Commercial advertising for an additional £99 one-off
fee, giving your retail property maximum online exposure.
How much does it cost to advertise a shop or retail unit on Rightmove?
Rightmove Commercial is available as a £99 optional add-on
to the £149 Letlaunch Commercial advertising package, making
the recommended LoopNet + Rightmove package £248 per property.
What types of retail property can I advertise?
Letlaunch Commercial can be used to advertise a wide range
of retail premises, including high-street shops, shopping
centre units, neighbourhood retail units, showrooms and
other commercial premises suitable for retail occupiers.
How long will my retail property be advertised for?
Your £149 advertising package includes up to 3 months of
commercial property advertising, giving you plenty of time
to market the premises and find a suitable business occupier.
How quickly can my retail advert go live?
Once you have submitted the property information and
photographs, we verify your listing and aim to have it
live within 24 hours, helping you start marketing your
vacant shop or retail unit quickly.
What information do I need to advertise a retail unit?
You will be asked for the key details of the property,
including its location, size, asking rent, availability
and photographs. You can also include information about
features such as frontage, display windows, customer
access, parking, nearby amenities and other details that
may be important to prospective retail occupiers.
What happens when a business enquires about my property?
Enquiries are delivered directly to you and automatically
added to your Letlaunch commercial portal. You receive the
applicant's contact details and any message they submit,
allowing you to contact them directly, discuss their
requirements and arrange a viewing.
Do I still arrange viewings of the shop myself?
Yes. Letlaunch is designed for retail landlords who want
professional advertising while retaining control of the
letting. You deal directly with prospective occupiers,
arrange your own viewings and decide which businesses you
want to progress.
Can I manage enquiries for several retail properties through Letlaunch?
Yes. Your Letlaunch portal helps you keep track of
prospective occupiers across your advertised properties.
You can view contact details, communicate directly with
applicants, add private notes and update their status as
they progress from enquiry to viewing and potential letting.
Can I change my retail property advert after it goes live?
Yes. Your commercial property listing can be updated after
it has gone live, allowing you to keep information such as
asking rent, availability and property details accurate
throughout the marketing period.
Can Letlaunch help me check a prospective retail tenant?
Yes. Commercial Tenant Referencing is available as an
optional service and can provide additional information
about a prospective business occupier before you decide
whether to proceed with the letting.
Do I have to purchase the additional services?
No. The £149 advertising package can be purchased on its own.
Rightmove Commercial advertising, Physical V-Boards, Heads of
Terms and Commercial Tenant Referencing are completely optional
and can be added to an individual letting if and when you need them.
