Renting out a property is a great investment, but there is a lot of work behind the scenes.

The world of property letting is governed by an ever-changing landscape of laws and regulations. For a private landlord, staying on top of every detail can be difficult from the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, to fire and gas safety regulations.

At Armitstead Barnett, we make it a priority to stay up-to-date with all relevant legislation. We ensure your tenancy agreements are legally compliant, that tenant deposits are correctly registered, and that all necessary safety checks, like gas and electrical safety certificates, are carried out. This peace of mind is one of the most significant advantages of using us to let your property.

To attract the best tenants, your property needs to be marketed effectively and that’s what we do best. We capture your property in its best light and create a compelling description that highlights what makes your property unique.

We have access to major property portals like Rightmove as well as a network of potential tenants. Also, our social media has an audience of over 350,000 people; this helps to find a tenant quickly and reduce costly periods where your property is sitting empty and not generating income.

Finding the right tenant is paramount to your rental success, but enquiries, viewing and referencing can be overwhelming to deal with on your own.

Before any viewings are made, we conduct a pre-vetting of each enquiry to assess their suitability and position for the property. We then conduct all viewings ourselves. As an application progresses, we, in house, reference all applicants and then outsource credit checks, employment and income verification, and previous landlord references. This process is far more detailed than a private landlord can necessarily access.

We also ensure all prospective tenants have the legal Right to Rent in the UK, a crucial and legally required step that can be confusing for a new landlord to oversee correctly. By filtering out unsuitable applicants, we can help you secure a reliable, long-term tenant.

Once all parties are happy to proceed we prepare your tenancy agreement and provide tenants with all legally required documentation and information, something that can be easily overlooked if you are new to letting properties, including the collection, protection and holding of security deposits.

On the day your tenancy starts our inventory company attend the property to generate a full schedule of condition, meter readings and final safety check. This report is paramount to the tenancy and something that we store throughout so a landlord has it to refer to once a tenant leaves.

Navigating the world of rental properties can be complex and our goal is to make it as simple as possible for you. Our team is dedicated to finding you the best tenants and ensuring you are always compliant with the latest regulations.

To learn more about how Armitstead Barnett can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.