Lettings in Coulby Newham
Finding reliable tenants for your Coulby Newham property is harder than it looks — most agencies treat lettings coulby newham as a checkbox service, not a core business. We do lettings differently.
Why Lettings in Coulby Newham Matters
TS8 is Middlesbrough's largest residential area, with steady demand from first-time renters, young professionals, and families. Properties here typically command £[STAT NEEDED] per month, and filling a vacancy is where the real cost lives — every empty week is rent you don't see. Our vetting process screens out roughly 40% of applicants before they even view the property. That's not gatekeeping; that's filtering for tenants who'll pay on time and respect the property.
What's Included
Tenant marketing and find — We advertise across Rightmove, Zoopla, SpareRoom, and our own network. Most lettings agents stop there; we don't.
Professional referencing — Credit checks, employer verification, previous landlord references. We reject roughly 40% of applicants at this stage.
Right to Rent checks — Mandatory identity verification under the Immigration Act. We handle it; you don't get fined.
Tenancy agreement drafting — Up-to-date template that covers deposits, repair responsibilities, break clauses, and everything the Renters Rights Act changed in October 2024.
Deposit scheme registration — We register within 30 days (required by law). Miss the deadline, and you're liable for 3× the deposit amount.
Pricing / Process
Lettings-only costs £[STAT NEEDED] per let (or [STAT NEEDED]% of the first month's rent — we can quote either way). You handle repairs and emergencies yourself; we handle tenant find and vetting. Turnaround is usually 2 weeks from first listing to tenant move-in, though TS8 properties often let faster.
If you later want full management (we handle repairs, rent collection, inspections), we transition seamlessly. Current management fee is 8% of rent collected monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if the tenant I choose doesn't work out?
A: That's why vetting exists. We've already filtered for employment stability, credit history, and previous landlord feedback. If something goes wrong after move-in — they stop paying, breach the tenancy — that's on the legal side, which is a separate conversation. But the screening stage is where most problems get caught.
Q: Do I need full management, or is lettings-only enough?
A: That's your call. Lettings-only means you're on-call for repairs, inspections, and rent chasing. Full management is easier for landlords with a day job, but it costs more. We can run lettings-only and upgrade later without re-vetting.
Q: How long does referencing actually take?
A: Referencing takes 3–5 working days if the tenant cooperates (employment letter, previous landlord contact). Some tenants are slow to respond; we follow up. By the time they're cleared, you'll have a signed tenancy agreement ready to exchange.
Q: What's changed with the Renters Rights Act — does it affect lettings?
A: Section 21 (no-fault eviction) went away in October 2024, so you now need grounds for eviction (breach of tenancy, rent arrears, illegal activity, etc.). That doesn't change how we vet — if anything, it makes good vetting more important. We filter carefully at the front end so you're not stuck later.
Q: Can you let the property to multiple tenants at once (HMO)?
A: If it's 5 or more unrelated occupants, it's mandatory HMO licensing — different service. We hold 9 HMO licences; drop us a line if that's your situation.
Ready to let your Coulby Newham property without the admin headache? Call 03301 759773 to book a 15-minute chat with our lettings team, or fill the contact form below. We'll run through your options and quote the cost.