Letting agents and property management in Manchester

For most landlords, yes, especially since the Renters’ Rights Act made compliance more complex. A good letting agent sets the right rent, reduces void periods, references tenants properly and keeps you on the right side of the law, which can save far more than the fee.

A property management company runs your rental day to day. That covers finding and referencing tenants, collecting rent, arranging repairs, carrying out inspections, protecting the deposit and keeping safety certificates up to date. NPP Residential’s Fully Managed service covers all of this, with one dedicated property manager.

The Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. Section 21 has been abolished, all tenancies are now periodic, rent can only rise once a year and rental bidding is banned. Landlords must now use section 8 grounds to regain possession.

Yes, using section 8 grounds, such as selling the property, moving back in or serious rent arrears. Using the correct notice and having the right evidence matter more than ever. Our team handles notices and supports landlords through the process.

Landlords need a gas safety certificate renewed every year, an electrical safety report (EICR) at least every five years and an EPC rated E or above. You also need working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms where required. Tenant deposits must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days.

It depends on location, property type, size, condition and demand. A furnished two-bed in the city centre will let very differently from a family house in the suburbs. Our free rental valuation uses live Manchester lettings data to give you a realistic monthly rent.

We advertise on Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket and to our own database of applicants. Every tenant is fully referenced before any agreement is signed, with credit, affordability, employment and Right to Rent checks.

Yes. Our Management Plus package includes rent and legal protection of up to £100,000, covering rent arrears, legal expenses, eviction costs and tenant breaches, as well as everything in Fully Managed.

Yes. Switching to NPP Residential is straightforward. We handle the handover from your current agent, including the deposit, tenancy documents and compliance certificates, with no disruption for your tenant. Check your current agent’s notice period first.

Yes. Many of our landlords live overseas. We provide full remote management, online statements and inspection reports, and a dedicated property manager. Overseas landlords also need to register with HMRC’s Non-Resident Landlord Scheme, and we can help with this.

Probably, in time. Rented homes currently need an EPC rating of E or above. The government plans to raise the minimum to C by 2030, subject to consultation. We’ll flag any property that may need work so you can plan improvements early.

NPP Residential has let and managed property in Manchester since 2011, and was named Best Manchester Lettings & Management Agent 2025/2026 Our investment background means we focus on maximising rental income, reducing voids and keeping landlords compliant, with one dedicated property manager for every landlord.