Taxable Expense? Letting Agent fee

[Friston]

I used a letting Agent to find me a new tenant for my property. It cost £500 + VAT (=£585)
Can I claim this as an expense to offset the taxable income. If so do I use £500 or £585 as the expense claim?

[Owen Money]

Yes. The expense claim would be for £585.

[Tax Accountant]

This question has also been posted in another thread where it has also been answered.

Ramnik