Property Management
We manage let agricultural, residential and commercial property on behalf of landlords across the North West, from securing a suitable tenant to collecting the rent.
- Rated 4.9/5 from 30 Google reviews
- Regulated by RICS
- Director is a Fellow of the CAAV
- Fee agreed in writing before any work starts
Who We Act For
We act for landlords of farms, land, houses and commercial property across the North West who wish to delegate the day-to-day management of their lettings.
Our director, Luke Banks MRICS FAAV, brings more than a decade of experience as a Chartered Surveyor and Land Agent to the management of each property.
Our Property Management Service
- finding and referencing tenants
- collecting rent
- protecting tenancy deposits
- serving notices
The Renters' Rights Act 2025: the Changes for Landlords
The principal changes for private residential lettings in England came into force on 1 May 2026.
- Section 21 abolished. Landlords can no longer use no fault evictions. Recovering possession requires a valid section 8 notice on a statutory ground.
- Periodic tenancies. Most private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date. Tenants may end them with two months' notice.
- Rent increases. Rent may be increased once a year, using the section 13 procedure with at least two months' notice.
- No rental bidding. Landlords and agents may not invite or accept offers above the advertised rent.
- Rent in advance. This is capped at one month's rent.
- Pets. A landlord has 28 days to consider a tenant's request to keep a pet, and may refuse only on reasonable grounds.
Landlords were also required to provide existing tenants with the government's information sheet by 31 May 2026. If you have not done so, please contact us.
The Landlord Database and Ombudsman
The Act also establishes a private rented sector database and a new landlord ombudsman, which the government is introducing in stages. Its roadmap plans the database from late 2026 and expects landlords to be required to join the ombudsman in 2028.
Tenancy Deposit Protection
A tenancy deposit must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receipt. In England and Wales the schemes are:
- the Deposit Protection Service
- mydeposits
- the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Within the same 30 days, the tenant must be given prescribed information about the deposit and the scheme. We protect deposits with the Deposit Protection Service (DPS).
Client Money Protection
We do not hold money on behalf of landlords or tenants, so client money protection does not apply to our service.
What Tenants Can Be Charged
The Tenant Fees Act 2019, as amended by the Renters' Rights Act 2025, limits what a landlord or agent may ask a tenant to pay. The tenancy deposit is capped at 5 weeks' rent where the annual rent is under £50,000.
Our letting fees, together with every statutory limit on tenant charges, are published on our landlord and tenant fees page.
Farm, Land and Commercial Lettings
The residential rules above apply to homes let on residential tenancies. Farm business tenancies, grazing licences and commercial lettings are governed differently, and we agree the scope of our management for them in writing before we begin.
How We Work
- We visit the property and agree with you the matters you would like us to manage.
- We issue written terms of business.
- We manage the letting and keep you informed throughout.
Next Step
Call us on 07857 877925 or request a call back.
Common Questions
Can I still serve a section 21 notice?
No. Since 1 May 2026, landlords in England can no longer use section 21 no fault notices to end private tenancies. To recover possession you now need a valid section 8 notice based on one of the statutory grounds, such as serious rent arrears or anti-social behaviour. The notice, the ground and the evidence must all be correct, so take advice before serving one.
Are fixed-term tenancies still permitted for private lettings?
For most private residential lettings in England, no. Since 1 May 2026, most new and existing tenancies are assured periodic tenancies, which continue with no fixed end date. A tenant may end the tenancy by giving two months' notice. A landlord may only end it by serving a valid section 8 notice on one of the statutory grounds for possession.
How often can I increase the rent?
Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, rent on a private residential tenancy in England may be increased only once a year. The increase must follow the section 13 procedure, which means serving the correct notice and giving the tenant at least two months' notice. The notice and dates must be accurate, because an error can mean starting the process again.
How long do I have to protect a tenancy deposit?
30 days. A deposit on a private residential tenancy in England must be placed in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of the landlord or agent receiving it. The schemes are the Deposit Protection Service, mydeposits and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. Within the same period, the tenant must be given prescribed information about the deposit and the scheme protecting it.
How much deposit can I ask a tenant to pay?
The amount is limited by law. For a residential tenancy in England, the tenancy deposit may be up to 5 weeks' rent where the annual rent is under £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent where it is £50,000 to £100,000. A holding deposit may be up to 1 week's rent, and rent in advance is limited to 1 month's rent.
Do the new renting rules apply to farm and land lettings?
The Renters' Rights Act changes apply to homes let to tenants in the private rented sector. Farm business tenancies, grazing licences and commercial lettings are governed by different rules. A farm cottage or house let separately as someone's home may fall under the residential rules, so each letting on an estate should be checked individually.
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