Reviewed 28 October 2026. “Let agreed” is a marketing status, not a legal category. It usually tells prospective renters that an agent or landlord is progressing an application, but it does not say exactly what has been agreed or whether checks, paperwork or other steps remain. This guide focuses on England; tenancy and housing rules differ across the UK.
**What the label does and does not tell you**
There is no single portal-wide stage at which every agent must use “let agreed”. One may mark a listing when an offer is accepted subject to checks; another may wait until checks or paperwork are further along. A listing can also take time to update. The status alone cannot confirm that a tenancy has started, that a move-in date is certain or that the property cannot return to the market.
Equally, “not yet signed” does not automatically answer the legal question. In England, a tenancy agreement can be written or oral. Whether a tenancy has been created depends on what the parties actually agreed and the circumstances, not the wording used on a property portal. If you are unsure about your own agreement, get independent housing or legal advice.
**Questions for a prospective tenant**
If you want the property, contact the agent promptly and ask whether the landlord has accepted your application, what conditions remain, whether other applicants are still being considered and when you should expect an update. Ask how and when the listing status will change. If another application is ahead of yours, you can ask to be contacted if it does not proceed.
Before paying anything, ask for the purpose, recipient, amount and written terms. In England, do not confuse a holding deposit with rent. Government guidance says landlords and agents must not ask for, encourage or accept rent before the tenancy agreement is signed. Check current rules before making a payment.
**What landlords and agents should do**
Use the status consistently and explain what it means in that particular case. Tell applicants what checks or decisions remain, give a realistic update time and promptly amend the listing if the application falls through. Do not describe an application as a completed tenancy if key terms are still under discussion. Keep records of offers, decisions and messages so that everyone has a clear account of what was agreed.
For new assured tenancies in England created on or after 1 May 2026, landlords must give the prescribed written information about key tenancy terms before signing or otherwise agreeing the tenancy, including an oral agreement. The portal label does not replace that step. The official guidance also explains the difference between written and oral agreements.
**In short:** treat “let agreed” as a signal to ask for the current position, not as a guarantee. Confirm the next steps directly with the agent or landlord, and get important terms in writing. See [GOV.UK’s guidance on written information for tenants](https://www.gov.uk/assured-tenancy-agreements-a-guide-for-landlords/written-information-you-need-to-give-to-your-tenant) and [tenancy agreements](https://www.gov.uk/assured-tenancy-agreements-a-guide-for-landlords/overview).