Lettings and property management
Property management services to maximise your rental investment.
As one of the leading management property companies, we simplify the letting process, ensuring you’re informed and compliant with your legal and contractual obligations as a landlord.
As a trusted property management firm, our experienced property managers provide a fully integrated approach. Whether you’re letting a property for the first time, a reluctant landlord or a seasoned portfolio investor, our lettings management professionals help you and your investment thrive.
We ensure your property management needs are handled efficiently and to the highest standard of care, streamlining day-to-day operations, ensuring full legal compliance and safeguarding asset performance, helping you save time while maximising long-term returns.
Why trust us to manage your investment property?
Our service is tailored to the individual requirements of each client and property, ensuring the most appropriate approach is taken across a variety of tenancy types and circumstances.
Personal property manager
We’ll match you with a dedicated property manager who'll oversee the day-to-day running of your property and its tenancy with care. We manage the full tenancy lifecycle, maintaining strong relationships with tenants and protecting your investment.
Reliable contractors
You’ll have access to our carefully curated, vast network of qualified, fully insured contractors, guaranteeing high-quality service every time. From routine maintenance to specialist works, every instruction is handled to the highest standard, ensuring your property is maintained efficiently, professionally and with minimal disruption.
Agile and responsive
We take a proactive, hands-on approach to managing your property. We listen and respond to feedback, handling every detail to ensure we’re on the same page when it comes to running your property.
Our lettings management services
We focus on building strong relationships to keep you and your tenant happy, while providing solutions to protect and boost your investment throughout the full tenancy lifecycle.
We manage every stage of the tenancy with precision and care. From preparing your property for new occupants and overseeing rent collection to coordinating routine and reactive maintenance, we ensure your asset is carefully maintained to preserve its long-term value.
- Provide a reliable key holding service
- Assist with transferring utilities
- Organise gas and electric safety tests
- Facilitate the handover of new builds from developers
- Offer tenants 24-hour emergency assistance
- Carry out property inspections twice a year
- Assist with paying service charges
- Take care of end-of-tenancy deposit negotiations
Frequently asked questions
A property management company oversees the day-to-day running of a rental property on behalf of the landlord. At Knight Frank, this goes beyond simply collecting rent or arranging repairs. Our team takes a proactive, hands-on approach, ensuring compliance with legal obligations while coordinating everything from tenant support to maintenance. This allows landlords to maximise returns and enjoy peace of mind, knowing their property is being professionally managed.
Property management costs vary depending on the level of service required and the specific needs of the landlord and property. Knight Frank offers a tailored service, meaning fees are structured according to the scope of support provided, ranging from lettings and rent collection only services to a fully managed, end-to-end solution.
For a personalised quote, landlords are encouraged to speak directly with our team, who will provide clear guidance based on the property, tenancy, and service requirements.
Our property management service is designed to provide comprehensive, start-to-finish support throughout the tenancy. Key elements include:
- Preparation of the property for new tenancies
- Transfer of utilities
- Rent collection and payment of invoices
- Arrangement of required safety tests (e.g. electrical and gas)
- Reactive and routine maintenance
- Access to a vetted network of contractors
- 24-hour emergency support for tenants
- Regular property inspections
- Key holding service
- Management of tenancy renewals and rent reviews
- Deposit negotiations at the end of the tenancy
Knight Frank can manage a wide range of residential properties, whether for first-time landlords or experienced multi-property investors. Our service is tailored to the individual requirements of each client and property, ensuring the most appropriate approach is taken across a variety of tenancy types and circumstances.
Through our extensive network and expertise, we work with a broad tenant base, including corporate tenants, students and professionals, ensuring each property is effectively managed and well positioned in the market.
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