Step 1

Choose the right estate agent for you.

Those looking to let we really recommend take their time to make sure they are going to deal with an estate agent that they are comfortable with and have confidence in. Why not mystery shop them? Give them a call or email and see how they respond. The Abode team will be only too delighted to take up the challenge.

Step 2

Are your agents award winners.

Our team take great pride in being not only once but Multi award winners where we have been independently verified on numerous occasions for our customer service in response times and the way we have dealt with many situations. You can trust our team.

Step 3

Gaining the best price?

We can help you achieve this with our very experienced valuers who have a great deal of knowledge on what the market is doing and how to maximise the potential Letting of your valuable property.

There are numerous options to attain this and when we visit you they can discuss this with you.

Step 4

The right marketing.

With our extensive range of marketing we can offer you an exceptional range of outlets with the major property portals to social media with Facebook, Facebook Marketplace and Instagram – we have many thousands registered on our network which increases the potential number of quality tenants looking for your property.

Step 5

The let is agreed!

Once we have gained and offer and a let has been agreed this is where we pride ourselves on the actual part of the process with our Let Progression Programme. We will take up full references upon the ingoing tenants including Right to Rent, ID, Proof of Residency, Ability to pay future rents. Check to make sure there is no undeclared adverse credit history like CCJ’s or bankruptcy. Current landlord reference (if appropriate). Find out why they want to rent your property and does it make sense – This helps you and us to become comfortable with letting to them.

Step 6

Compliance.

We will make sure that you and your property are compliant with valid EPC, EICR, Gas Safe Report, Right To Rent check, Deposit Registration. How to Let brochure is supplied to the tenant and of course the Tenancy Agreement.

Step 7

We will take on your behalf at least 1 month’s rental in advance and normally 1 months’ rent as deposit.

Step 8

We will notify all Utilities and Council of the change over names & meter readings – so you need not worry.

Step 9

For your confidence we are regulated by The Property Ombudsman and have CMP Client Money Protection cover.

Step 10

Use us again and recommend us to family & friends.

Our aim is for you to become part of the Abode “family” not just a customer. We aim and hope that you will use us again and again. Together with the confidence to recommend us to your family and friends.

Step 11

Check the government guidance link below.

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Final Step

Call your preferred estate agent.

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Quick query.

Simply fill out the form below and a member of our staff will contact you to advise on the best service to suit your needs.




    “A big thank you for all your time and effort to get us in our new home. I know it was as stressful for you at times as it was for us.”

    Sam, Mark, Abigail and Freya

    “Thank you Jeffrey for all your help in the process. It hasn’t been the most straightforward process during these strange times, but you and your team have been great in making the sale happen.

    Mum is now excited to complete and move into her new home in early January.”

    Best Julian

    “Dear Jeff, Sue and all at Abode,

    Thank you so very much for helping make our dreams come true! We never thought all this was possible from our modest terrace

    Best Wishes!”

    From Jo & Chris

    “Thank you for all you did and finally getting my property to completion.

    I really appreciate all you did”

    Mary Burgess

    “To all the staff at abode,

    Thank-you very much for looking after us, your kindness, means a lot to us.

    Enjoy your biscuits and mince pies

    Thanks once again”

    From Phillip and Heather

    “Dear Rob & Team,

    A big thank you for all your time and effort to get us in our new home. I know it was as stressful for you at times as it was for us”

    Sam, Mark, Abigail and Freya

    “Dear Abode Team,

    Thank you for working so hard for us, for all your time, your kindness, and your knowledge. You rock!!”

    Michael & Claudia Swain

    “To Rob at ABODE,

    Thank – you so much for all your help, we really appreciate your help and your kindness, you sold our house very quickly to a lovely family.

    We can not thank you enough”

    From Heath and Philip

    “Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put in towards selling my flat, its much appreciated.

    A big thank you goes to Jeffrey, Barb and Sue for your long team help and support over the years. You made the letting process smoother and helped massively when distance could’ve been more of a problem.”

    Lisa McGregor

    “Dear Barbara, Lorraine, Sue + Jeff,

    My special thanks for all your efforts with my move into 97.
    Polite, friendly, professional and you have made this process stress free and I really appreciate it

    Thank you all 😊”

    Love and Best wishes TINA