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Delivering peace of mind for landlords

If it’s your time to move, we’d love to be part of your journey.

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Average Rent
£ 1,384
Average Yield for your property
4.5 %
Increase in rent vs last year
2.8 %
Average Review from our landlords
4.8 /5.0

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Our Lettings Services

Rent Guarantee
Complete peace of mind. Your rent is guaranteed and paid to you on the same day every month, without exception.
Fully Managed
From the day the tenant moves in until they move out, we take care of everything: inspections, rent collection, maintenance, and keeping the property well-maintained.
Rent Collection
We handle the tenant move-in and manage rent collection throughout the tenancy. Ideal if you manage the property yourself but want to skip chasing late payments.
Introduction
For experienced multi-property landlords who handle maintenance, inspections, rent collection, deposit registration, disputes, and legal notices themselves.
Landlord and Tenant Fees

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Features Introduction Rent Collection Fully Managed Rent Guarantee
Professional Photos✓✓✓✓
Tenant References✓✓✓✓
Tenancy Agreement✓✓✓✓
Deposit RegistryOptionalOptional✓✓
Inventory ReportOptionalOptional✓✓
Rent Collection✕✓✓✓
Arranging Repairs✕✕✓✓
Periodic Inspections✕✕✓✓
Service Legal Notice✕✕✓✓
Rent Reviews✕✕✓✓
Checkout Report✕✕✓✓
No Set Up Fee✕✕✕✓
Legal Services✕✕✕✓
Rent Guarantee✕✕✕✓

Introduction

  • Professional Photos
  • Tenant References
  • Tenancy Agreement
  • Deposit RegistryOptional
  • Inventory ReportOptional

Rent Collection

  • Professional Photos
  • Tenant References
  • Tenancy Agreement
  • Rent Collection
  • Deposit RegistryOptional
  • Inventory ReportOptional

Fully Managed

  • Professional Photos
  • Tenant References
  • Tenancy Agreement
  • Deposit Registry
  • Inventory Report
  • Rent Collection
  • Arranging Repairs
  • Periodic Inspections
  • Service Legal Notice
  • Rent Reviews
  • Checkout Report

Rent Guarantee

  • Professional Photos
  • Tenant References
  • Tenancy Agreement
  • Deposit Registry
  • Inventory Report
  • Rent Collection
  • Arranging Repairs
  • Periodic Inspections
  • Service Legal Notice
  • Rent Reviews
  • Checkout Report
  • No Set Up Fee
  • Legal Services
  • Rent Guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions

What lettings packages do you offer?

We offer four flexible lettings packages to suit your needs, because we understand that no two landlords are the same.

1. Fully Managed. We collect the rent, arrange repairs and maintenance, and handle every detail of the tenancy. Includes marketing, professional referencing, tenancy agreements, full inventory, monthly Faster Payments, regular property inspections, serving of legal notices, and end-of-year landlord statements.

2. Premier Rent Guarantee. Guaranteed fixed monthly rental income: pay landlords up to 12 months in advance. Receive rent even if the property is vacant or the tenant fails to pay; we cover and manage any eviction process and court costs.

3. Rent Collection. We locate suitable tenants, undertake thorough referencing, and collect rent for you each month. Includes marketing, viewings, tenancy agreements, full photographic inventory, and Faster Payments to your account.

4. Tenant Introduction Only. We market the property, conduct accompanied viewings, screen and reference tenants, prepare the tenancy agreement, set up direct standing orders to your account, and check the tenant in. From that point you manage the rest.

Whichever service you pick, we are ARLA Propertymark protected and Client Money Protection certified, so your rent and deposits are safeguarded.

What level of communication can I expect?

A named contact at your local Bernards office, with email and phone updates whenever something changes: viewing feedback, offers, maintenance, the lot. We don't go quiet between milestones.

How do you maximise my rental income?

We price every property against current local market data, photograph it properly, and advertise across Rightmove and Zoopla. If a property has been overvalued we will say so, and for long lets we review the rent every six months so you are not leaving money on the table.

Can I receive guaranteed rent in advance?

Yes. Our Premier Rent Guarantee pays you a fixed monthly figure regardless of whether the tenant pays or the property is empty between lets, with the option to receive up to twelve months upfront.

How are my rent and deposits protected?

We are ARLA Propertymark members with Client Money Protection cover. Rent passes through a ringfenced client account and deposits are held with the DPS. Many of the team hold their full ARLA qualification too.

What if I want to sell my property later?

We are an estate agency as well as a letting agency, so when the time comes to sell you keep the same point of contact. Our sales progression team handles solicitors and chain management directly, which is the part that usually goes wrong elsewhere.

Meet our lettings team

Lucky Fenton

Lucky Fenton

Lettings Manager

Fionnuala Harbinson

Fionnuala Harbinson

Lettings Negotiator

Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Emma Harbinson

Emma Harbinson

Property Manager

Charlotte Huxter

Charlotte Huxter

Head of Property Management

Charlotte Brown - MARLA

Charlotte Brown - MARLA

Senior Property Manager

Jade Goulding

Jade Goulding

Lettings Manager

Jessica Bishop

Jessica Bishop

Lettings Manager

Amber Shaw

Amber Shaw

Lettings Manager

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Lettings services

Expert Lettings Services Tailored to You

Guaranteed Rent Service

With Bernards’ Guaranteed Rent, you’ll receive a fixed monthly income on time, every time - even if your property is empty or your tenant misses a payment. No void periods, no hidden fees, and the option to receive up to 12 months’ rent in advance. We also cover full property management and legal support, so you can relax knowing everything is taken care of.

Fully Managed Lettings

Our most popular service for landlords who want a completely hands-off experience. We handle every aspect - from marketing your property and securing tenants to rent collection, regular inspections, maintenance, and compliance checks. With Bernards managing your property, you get peace of mind and more time back in your day.

Rent Collection Service

Ideal for landlords who want to stay involved but cut out the admin. We’ll market your property, secure the tenant, and then take care of collecting rent every month. Payments are processed quickly, and we provide a detailed photographic inventory for full transparency, keeping you protected while you stay in control.

Tenant Find Service

Perfect if you want to manage the tenancy yourself but need professional help getting started. We’ll market your property, source and reference reliable tenants, draw up the tenancy agreement, and secure the deposit and first month’s rent. A simple, efficient way to start your tenancy with confidence.

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How letting with Bernards works

A clear, six-step route from "I think I might let" to keys in a tenant's hand. Same team from start to finish.

  1. 1

    Free rental valuation

    Book a no-obligation appointment at the property. We give honest local advice on what it will let for, what to fix first, and which service tier suits you.

  2. 2

    Pick your service tier

    Tenant Find Only, Rent Collection, Full Management, or Premier Rent Guarantee. You can move between tiers later if your circumstances change.

  3. 3

    Get the property market-ready

    Professional photography, floor plans, and a written description. We arrange any compliance certificates you need: Gas Safety, EPC, EICR.

  4. 4

    Advertise and screen tenants

    Listed on Rightmove, Zoopla, and our own site. Accompanied viewings, full referencing, employment and previous-landlord checks, and right-to-rent verification.

  5. 5

    Sign the tenancy and move in

    An assured shorthold tenancy agreement, deposit registered with the DPS, holding deposit credited to first month's rent, inventory completed at move-in.

  6. 6

    Ongoing support

    Depending on your service tier: monthly rent collection and statements, periodic inspections, maintenance coordination, end-of-tenancy reviews. One named contact at your local Bernards office throughout.

Letting agency fees at a glance

All figures inclusive of VAT. Charged as a percentage of contracted rental income.

9.6%

Tenant Find Only

Marketing, viewings, referencing, and tenancy set-up.

15.6%

Rent Collection

Everything in Tenant Find Only, plus monthly rent collection and statements.

18%

Full Management

Everything in Rent Collection, plus maintenance handling, inspections, and tenancy administration.

Additional charges where applicable: tenancy renewal £120, inventory preparation from £60, Gas Safety Certificate £119, EPC £144, EICR £179 to £239.

Download the full Lettings Fees & Charges schedule (PDF)

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