Both LuAr Nest and Howsy are tech-enabled letting agents with similar pricing. The difference is in local expertise, human support, and the depth of compliance management. Here's the honest comparison.
See Our PackagesHowsy operates nationally with no local agents on the ground. LuAr Nest is a London specialist — our team knows the borough-level rental market, local compliance requirements, and area-specific tenant expectations.
Howsy's model relies on an app and remote support teams. LuAr Nest gives you a named account manager who knows your property, reachable by WhatsApp, phone, and email.
LuAr Nest holds ARLA Propertymark, TDS, CMP, ICO, and PRS accreditations — a credential set that takes years to build and gives landlords proven protection.
| Feature | Howsy | LuAr Nest |
|---|---|---|
Management Fee Both Howsy and LuAr Nest offer comparable management fees. The difference is in what's included. | From 6% pcm | From 6% pcm |
London Local Expertise | National platform, no local agents | London specialists with area-level knowledge |
Named Account Manager | App-based support, no named manager | Named account manager + WhatsApp + phone |
Landlord Portal | Mobile app (basic) | Full web portal: rent, maintenance, compliance, docs |
Compliance Coordination | Reminders only | Fully coordinated (Gas, EPC, Legionella, etc.) |
Maintenance Coordination Both platforms coordinate maintenance. Howsy uses an app-based system; LuAr Nest provides a named point of contact. | App-managed, contractor network | Fully coordinated by named manager |
Accreditations | Limited | ARLA, TDS, CMP, ICO, PRS (5 total) |
Transparent Pricing Both platforms publish their pricing online. | Published (online) | Published with savings calculator |
Tenant Find Speed | Varies | ~14 days average |
Hidden Fees | Some add-ons reported | None — all-inclusive pricing |
* Information based on publicly available data. Fees and services subject to change. Last reviewed April 2026.
"Howsy felt modern and cheap but when issues came up I just got a chatbot. LuAr Nest gave me an actual person who knew my property. The fees are similar but the service is completely different."
Priya Mehta
Landlord · Sutton, London · 2 properties
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