"To Let" Board Printing: For London Letting Agents and Landlords

Clear to let board printing helps London letting agents and landlords show that a property is available and tell passers-by how to get in touch. This guide compares foam board and Foamex, covers sizes and layout, and explains what ExactPrint does and does not supply.

Foam Board or Foamex: Choosing the Right To Let Board

The first decision is where the board will go. A board inside an agency window faces different conditions from one fixed to a railing or an exterior wall, so the material should match the position. ExactPrint offers two options for this job, and the two are close in material, so check each product page for sizes and finishes.

Foam Board for Windows and Display Boards

Foam board is an expanded PVC foam sheet, and the product page describes it as waterproof and suitable for indoor and outdoor display. It is light and rigid, which makes it a good fit for the inside of an agency window or shop front. Because it is light, one person can put it up, move it or swap it when a property goes live or comes off the market.

ExactPrint prints foam board in several sizes, including:

• A1 foam board (594 x 841mm), which gives a large panel for a wide main window.
• A2 foam board (420 x 594mm), which fits a smaller pane or a side display.
• Custom size foam board, which suits window frames and wall spaces that standard sizes do not fit.

Whichever size you pick, check the product page for the finishes and options offered.

Foamex for Exterior To Let Boards

For exterior walls and railings, ExactPrint offers Foamex board printing. Foamex is a rigid printed PVC board, and it suits a board that has to stay in position on a wall or railing for a letting campaign. The A1 Foamex panel measures 594 x 841mm, which leaves room for a large heading and a phone number that people can read from across the road.

ExactPrint prints boards only. It does not supply posts, wooden legs or mounting fixings, so you will need to arrange those yourself. Please also check outdoor advertising consent rules with your local council planning team before you place a board on the outside of a building.

Designing a To Let Board That Gets Calls

A passer-by gives a board only a few seconds. The design has to answer three questions quickly: what is available, who is letting it and how do I get in touch? Everything else is secondary.

• Make the phone number the largest detail. A bold number in clear type works better than a long web address.
• Keep the layout simple. A headline such as "To Let", your logo, a phone number and a web address are enough.
• Use strong colour contrast. Dark text on a pale background, or white text on a dark one, reads best at a distance.
• Match your brand. Use the same logo and colours on every board so your listings look consistent across a London street or a whole borough.

ExactPrint prints the artwork you supply, so proofread phone numbers and spelling before you upload. A single wrong digit can cost you a call, and a reprint takes time you may not have.

Custom Size To Let Boards

Standard sizes suit most properties, but some buildings need something different. A narrow balcony rail or an unusual window may call for a custom size board. ExactPrint lists a custom size foam board for spaces that standard sizes do not fit. If you need a custom size in Foamex, ask the team before you order, because the product pages show the options available.

Whichever material you choose, measure the display space first and set up your artwork at the final size.

Property Flyers and Same-Day Options

Street boards catch the eye of people walking past, but renters often want something to take home. Pair your boards with printed property flyers and each viewer gets the room details, the rent and your contact information on paper.

The A4 flyer (210 x 297mm) has room for a photo, a short description and key terms. Letting agents often use flyers in three ways:

• Hand them to renters during viewings.
• Keep a stack on the desk in the agency.
• Post them to a list of local clients.

Speed matters when a property comes to market quickly, so check delivery options before you plan around a deadline. The A1 foam board page lists same-day printing and mounting, and delivery options are shown at checkout. The page also says mounted prints can be collected from ExactPrint's London location or delivered, so check the collection option for your product. Other product pages differ, so open the page for the product you want and read what is offered for your order. If you are unsure, contact the team before you pay, and send artwork that has already been proofed.

Order Your To Let Board Printing

Clear to let board printing gives London letting agents and landlords a simple way to show that a property is available. Choose foam board for window displays and Foamex for exterior walls and railings, keep the layout plain and put your phone number where people can read it from the pavement. ExactPrint prints boards only, so arrange posts and fixings separately and check local rules before you put a board outside. When you are ready, start with the A1 foam board for your agency window and look at the delivery options shown at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between foam board and Foamex?

Both are rigid printed boards, and the A1 foam board and A1 Foamex pages both describe waterproof expanded PVC foam sheet. Choose by the sizes and finishes each product page offers.

Do you supply wooden posts or fixing ties with your boards?

No. ExactPrint supplies printed panels only, so posts, frames and fixings need to be arranged separately for outdoor boards.

Can I order a custom size for my property listing?

ExactPrint lists a custom size foam board for windows and wall spaces that standard sizes do not fit. For other materials, ask the team about custom sizes before you order.

Is same-day printing offered on to let boards?

Some product pages show same-day options. The A1 foam board page, for example, lists same-day printing and mounting. Options differ by product and order, so check the product page and the choices at checkout.