Stevenage Lettings

Stevenage Lettings is a property letting agency established in 2014 by founder Richard Leonard and his business partner, Kathrine Leonard. The firm operates as Stevenage Lettings Limited, incorporated on March 26, 2014, and is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The company's core expertise is focused solely on helping landlords find tenants for their properties and assisting tenants in securing new homes. Stevenage Lettings provides a range of expert letting services to both landlords and tenants, having grown to let and manage a diverse portfolio of properties across Stevenage and its surrounding towns and villages.

The company currently manages properties for over 150 tenants. The firm offers comprehensive services designed to support landlords, whether they are new buy-to-let investors or seasoned professionals with extensive portfolios. These services include free no-obligation rental valuations and landlord consultancy to help maximise property and rental opportunities. Stevenage Lettings assists landlords with guidance and compliance on all letting legislation, ensuring properties meet legal requirements.

The company also provides thorough and detailed tenant screening, aiming to find quality tenants quickly. With over 30 years of lettings and property management experience, the team offers expertise in managing various property types, including flats, house-shares, and family homes. A key specialism of Stevenage Lettings lies in "buy-to-let" and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) properties. The company possesses a deep understanding of property conversion, which includes extensive knowledge of building control, planning, fire, and amenity standards relevant to HMOs.

The firm has worked with numerous buy-to-let investment landlords, assisting them in converting multi-storey properties into HMOs. This specialisation enables Stevenage Lettings to guide and assist its landlord community effectively, offering resources such as HMO conversion guides. For tenants, the company provides a variety of rooms, studios, apartments, and HMOs, catering to individuals seeking professional bases or family accommodation. Stevenage Lettings prides itself on being local lettings professionals with significant local knowledge and expertise in Stevenage and the surrounding areas.

The company's team members often originate from or reside in Stevenage, contributing to their understanding of local neighbourhoods, amenities, and property types. The firm's local corporate tenant clients include prominent employers such as Lister Hospital, GSK, Aerospace, MBDA, and Tesco. For tenants, the company offers support throughout the entire letting journey, from moving in to moving out of rented accommodation, and operates a 24/7, 365-day maintenance call centre supported by local tradespeople. The company's commitment to service is further demonstrated through its operational practices.

Stevenage Lettings maintains a 98% landlord retention rate over five years of trading, reflecting its focus on long-term relationships and client satisfaction. The firm implements a zero-tolerance policy on late rent payments to provide peace of mind for landlords. Additionally, the team includes a panel of legal experts available should legal advice or action become necessary. The company's approach is shaped by the fact that its founders are landlords themselves, leading to a service philosophy that treats client properties as if they were their own.