Straight answers about letting property
The questions landlords and tenants actually ask, answered without the jargon, plus what we are seeing in the local market.
Landlord guides
The questions landlords actually ask, answered properly: costs, compliance, arrears and what a managing agent does for the fee.
5 guidesRenters' rights & legislation
What changing lettings law means in practice, for landlords and for tenants, without the scaremongering.
Coming soonProperty market
What we are seeing in the Altrincham and South Manchester rental market, and what it means if you are letting or investing.
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The two questions we field more than any others.
How much does a letting agent cost in Altrincham?
Expect a one-off tenant-find fee of roughly half a month's rent, or an ongoing management fee of around 8-12% of the monthly rent including VAT. TQ Lettings charges 8% + VAT for full management.
6 min readShould I use a letting agent or manage the property myself?
Self-managing works if you live near the property, have time in working hours, and are willing to keep up with legislation. If any of those three are missing, a managing agent usually costs less than the mistakes do.
7 min readAll our advice
- How much does a letting agent cost in Altrincham?6 min read
- Should I use a letting agent or manage the property myself?7 min read
- What does fully managed property management include?5 min read
- What happens if my tenant stops paying rent?6 min read
- What certificates do I need to rent out my property?5 min read
What it looks like in practice
Real landlord outcomes rather than general advice.
Tenant Find
Achieving a premium rent in Hale
A four-bedroom detached house in Hale, let at £2,400 pcm.
Full Management
Increasing the rent from £400 to £600 a month
We took over the management, brought the property up to standard and reviewed the rent. It rose by £200 a month.
Full Management
Managing a property from overseas
An overseas landlord needed work done to a property in Sale, then a tenant found. They did not need to be in the country for any of it.
Full Management
Fourteen properties under management for one landlord
A portfolio landlord who started with us and has kept adding properties, including several apartments in the same development.
Tenant Find
Eight lets agreed in a single week
Eight properties let agreed inside one week, with further viewings already booked.
Tenant Find
Letting an Altrincham property to a tight deadline
A landlord came to us with a fixed date they needed the property let by. We met it.
Area guides
What letting actually looks like in each of the places we cover.
Earlier articles
Published on our previous site and still worth reading.
20 January 2025
Why Leigh in Greater Manchester is a great place to invest in buy-to-let properties
Affordable property prices, strong rental demand, high yields and ongoing regeneration make Leigh one of the best-value buy-to-let locations in Greater Manchester.
Read it9 January 2025
The current lettings market in Altrincham: a comprehensive overview
Rental prices, tenant preferences and investment opportunities in Altrincham's lettings market, and how landlords can succeed in 2025.
Read it23 March 2024
Navigating tenancy deposit schemes: a landlord's guide
Everything landlords need to know about security deposits: how much to take, protecting them in a government-approved scheme, and returning them at the end of a tenancy.
Read it22 March 2024
The ultimate guide to tenant move-in
How landlords can make move-in day go smoothly: preparing the property, the documents a tenant must be given, the inventory, first payments and the walkthrough.
Read it22 March 2024
Setting your rental property's perfect price
Determining the ideal rental price is pivotal for the success and profitability of your investment property. The factors that decide it, from market research to yield.
Read it22 March 2024
Navigating the legal landscape for landlords in Manchester
The key legal obligations every landlord letting in Manchester must fulfil: the tenancy agreement, deposit protection, Right to Rent checks and safety certificates.
Read it22 March 2024
Mastering rental property advertisement in Manchester
Preparing, pricing and advertising your Manchester rental property so it attracts the right tenants, from portal listings to viewings and screening.
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