Stress-free Landlord support in St Helens

We understand that renting a property can be a big step and will be exciting and daunting at the same time. There are many things to consider before taking the leap. To help you out we have put together a list of most commonly asked questions. If there is anything else you are querying, please get in touch.

What to expect

We understand that renting a property can be a big step and will be exciting and daunting at the same time. There are many things to consider before taking the leap. To help you out we have put together a list of most commonly asked questions. If there is anything else you are querying, please get in touch.

Letting Agents St Helens

Whether you have been letting out properties for years or are still learning the ropes, here at Easylet Residential Ltd, we offer a number of ways that we can help. Our full management package takes care of everything from ensuring you get the best rental prices for your property to liaising with the local council and energy suppliers when a new tenant moves in. And that’s not all, our letting agents’ fees are incredibly affordable, and our ‘under one roof’ service means you are in the best of hands every step of the way.

We also offer a less hands on approach for those more experienced landlords with our Let Only service with optional extras including deposit protection and a thorough cleaning service in preparation for new tenants.

St Helens is a large town situated in Merseyside, England, with a population of over 100,000. Over the past 10 years St Helens has become a key area of interest for the North Wests landlords, mainly due to the attractive yields available.

St Helens has approximately 40,000 homes, of which around 5,000 are believed to be rented.

The majority of the homes surrounding the town centre are standard 1900’s ‘two up, two down’ terraced properties, which are currently available for between £60-£80,000. Rents on these properties range from £450-550pcm, offering an attractive gross yield of around 8%.

Investment in the area over the past 15 years has created a boom in employment, in 2010 St Helens Hospital began the first stage of a £338 million refurbishment, which also included the redevelopment of Whiston Hospital. The two hospitals now employ over 1000 people

In 2019 Amazon moved into their new 34,000sqft warehouse at Florida Farm, creating 1200 permanent jobs. The Co-op Distribution Centre at Lea Green is one of the largest employers in the area with 1300 warehouse staff.

The glass industry also employees just over 1000 people.

Don’t hesitate – get in touch with letting agents in St Helens

If you’re looking for a trustworthy and efficient lettings agent in St Helens, why not get in touch with us? Our team of experts are always happy to discuss any particular requirements and can support both tenants and landlords in St Helens. To find out more, just give us a call on 01925 633011 or email at [email protected]. Alternatively, feel free to pop by our branch at 84 Bridge Street, Warrington, WA12RF.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a letting agent in St Helens responsible for?

From handling properties on behalf of local landlords to supporting tenants with finding appropriate housing, letting agents in St Helens have the power to play as much or as little a part in matching tenants with landlords as you’d like.

Here at Easylet Residential, we offer different support packages to our landlords to offer varying levels of involvement, but ultimately we work to remove the stress, hardship and uncertainty surrounding renting properties in St Helens.

Some of our services include:

Property marketing
Preparing tenancy agreements
Notifying local council and energy suppliers of a new tenancy
Property evaluation
Support during house viewings
Preparation of documents

To find out how we can support you, contact our friendly team today.

Is it worth using a letting agent in St Helens?

If you’re a landlord with one or two properties in your portfolio, you may find it easy to keep on top of the various responsibilities you have. However, it can soon become a challenge if you’re handling a number of properties and in these cases, a letting agent can often pay for itself.

Perhaps you’re struggling to place appropriate tenants into your properties? An experienced letting agent in St Helens can use their expertise to source the types of tenant you’re marketing to, as well as take the pressure off when it comes to actually managing the tenancy.

Opting to use a letting agent in St Helens is certainly a personal choice, but it’s one that will make your life much easier. If you feel you could benefit from any of our services, get in touch to chat with a member of our team.

How much does it cost to use a letting agent in St Helens?

The cost of relying on the services of a letting agent in St Helens differs depending on the level of support you’re opting for, however, here at Easylet Residential, we aim to keep our costs as affordable as possible.

For example, we offer two levels of support for our landlords, which are:

Let only – starting from just £499 +VAT
Full management – currently at £0 upfront and just 7% pcm + VAT

If you’re unsure how much help you need and would like to discuss our range of options, then we encourage you to give us a call. We’re confident that whether you need a lot of support or a little, we can offer an affordable price.

Can a letting agent in St Helens take over the full management of a property?

Yes. If you would rather not have anything to do with the management of your property, then we can take care of that for you! Everything from ensuring your property is being marketed to its full potential to arranging and accompanying all viewings to preparing tenancy agreements and being the “middle man” with any maintenance issues along the way – we can take care of it all under our full management package.