Railton-Meeks

Railton-Meeks Property Management Limited is a Didsbury-based property management and letting agency operating across South Manchester. The company was established in 2006 by Tara Meeks, initially to manage her expanding personal property portfolio. Over time, the client base grew, with many original clients maintaining their relationship with the business today. The firm is recognised for its focus on providing a personalised service to its clients.

The company offers a comprehensive range of services for property investors and landlords, including full property management, let-only, tenant finder, and tenant finder plus options. These services encompass rental valuation and advice on current legislation, organisation of necessary safety certificates, and advertising properties across major online portals. Railton-Meeks also handles accompanied viewings, preparation of all required paperwork such as contracts and inventories, and the process of obtaining tenant references. Further management responsibilities include informing council tax authorities, collecting rents, administering utilities, managing deposits, and conducting right-to-rent checks.

The firm provides full management statements and carries out property checks twice annually, with an in-house maintenance team available for smaller jobs. Railton-Meeks specialises in the management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and student accommodation, alongside professional flats and houses. The company is identified as an HMO specialist in Manchester, providing services that include liaison with local authorities to ensure correct HMO licensing and offering advice on compliance with amenity, space, and fire regulations as stipulated by the Housing Act 2004. For student properties, the firm ensures that all accommodations are professionally cleaned, freshly painted where necessary, and have carpets professionally cleaned, with all maintenance completed and renewals replaced prior to tenant move-in.

The company offers a variety of student accommodations, ranging from two-bedroom terraces to larger nine-bedroom semi-detached properties throughout the Manchester area. The firm's operational reach extends throughout South Manchester, including areas such as Altrincham, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bowdon, Chorlton, Didsbury, Fallowfield, Rusholme, Victoria Park, Withington, Middleton, Mobberley, Northenden, Prestwich, Salford, Stockport, Urmston, and Wythenshawe. Railton-Meeks operates as an online letting agent and property management company, utilising major advertising portals to proactively market properties. This approach allows the company to serve a diverse clientele, from new property investors with a small number of properties to corporate clients managing extensive investment portfolios.

The company's approach to property management is centred on delivering peace of mind to its clients, ensuring that investments are managed thoroughly. The firm's managing director, Tara Meeks, brings two decades of experience in the lettings industry, including significant expertise in the fast-paced student market and HMO management. This background underpins the company's commitment to managing properties with diligence and a focus on client satisfaction.