Property Management in Coulby Newham
Need property management in Coulby Newham that doesn't take a 15% cut and actually answers the phone? We've managed properties across Teesside for two years—including TS8—with a flat 8% fee and a tenant-vetting process that filters out 40% of applicants before they ever see your property.
Why Property Management in Coulby Newham Matters
Coulby Newham (TS8) sits in the middle of Middlesbrough's rental market. The area pulls tenants from across Teesside—commuters to the refinery, hospital staff, students renting in family houses—which means higher churn and tighter margins if you're managing it yourself. Rents have held steady over the past two years, and competition between landlords is real. A tenant can move to a managed property with responsive repairs and regular inspections, or they can ignore your messages for three months. You know which one pays the bills. That's why professional management in TS8 isn't a luxury—it's the difference between a property that works and one that bleeds rent arrears and turnover costs.
What's Included
Tenant referencing — We check employment, references, credit, and Right to Rent status. The 40% rejection rate isn't a badge—it's a filter that keeps problem tenants out from day one.
Rent collection — We collect on the 1st of each month and chase arrears the same day, not "at some point." Our average collection rate sits at 95%.
Repairs and maintenance — Tenant reports a leak? We have contractors on speed dial in TS8. You get a photo, an invoice, and a timeline—not a vague "someone will look at it eventually."
Regular inspections — We visit every six months, check compliance (gas safety, electrics, damp), and flag issues before they become problems. You see the report within 48 hours.
Compliant inventory and deposit handling — Deposit in an insured scheme, inventory documented, dispute resolution handled. We don't lose deposits to tribunal fighting.
Pricing & Process
8% of monthly rental income. That's it. No hidden charges for inspections, referencing, or portal access. If the rent is £800, we collect £736. You set the terms with your tenants (break clauses, furnished/unfurnished, pet policy) and we enforce them.
The sign-up takes one meeting: we visit the property, assess condition, check the title deeds, and quote a rental value. You approve the tenant criteria. Then we advertise, interview, vet, and move them in. Typical time to fill a vacant property: 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is 8% really the full fee?
A: Yes. We don't charge per inspection, per referencing check, or per phone call. A lot of agents quote 8% then add "admin fees", "referencing fees", "portal fees"—we haven't. Your rent is lower at the end of the month by exactly 8%.
Q: What happens if a tenant stops paying?
A: We write to them, set a payment deadline, and escalate if needed. We don't serve notices without talking to you first—sometimes a tenant has a temporary shortfall and paying in instalments makes sense, sometimes they're taking the mick and you need legal action. We handle both, but you make the call.
Q: Do you arrange repairs, or do I have to find contractors?
A: We arrange them. Tenant reports a blocked drain, we contact our plumber, they're there within 48 hours. You get a photo, an invoice, and the work order logged on your portal. You're not waiting for return calls or chasing quotes.
Q: Can I inspect my own property?
A: You can visit anytime. Our inspections happen every six months and are for compliance and evidence—gas safety, damp, electrical condition. If you want to pop round on a Tuesday, that's between you and the tenant. We just make sure the legal stuff is documented.
Q: What's the notice period if I want to pull out?
A: 60 days. We're not trying to trap you. If our service isn't working, we'd rather you tell us than stay resentful.
Coulby Newham landlords deserve property management that's transparent, responsive, and focused on keeping tenants in place and arrears out. Call 03301 759773 or fill the contact form to arrange a no-charge property assessment and rental valuation.