Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Letting & Property Management Services
Established in 1996, The Market Place is a family-run property management company specialising in lettings across the Fylde Coast and Preston areas. Our experienced team provides tailored services for landlords and professional tenants, ensuring high-standard properties and comprehensive management solutions. With over two decades of expertise, we offer tenant find services, property valuations, and full inventory management. Our commitment to legal compliance includes gas safety certifications, EPC arrangements, and deposit protection schemes. We prioritise transparent communication, offering guidance on landlord responsibilities, tax obligations, and insurance requirements.Our services extend to tenant referencing, contract customisation, and dispute resolution support. As members of the Property Ombudsman Scheme and Safe Agent, we uphold industry-leading standards. We manage hundreds of properties annually, focusing on maintaining tenant satisfaction through professional maintenance and inspections. Our local market knowledge ensures landlords achieve optimal rental yields. Backed by client money protection, we provide peace of mind for all parties involved in the rental process.
Services
Property Letting
Tenant Find Service
Property Management
Valuation Services
Legal Compliance Support
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of local lettings expertise since 1996
- Comprehensive property management and tenant find services
- Experienced team with legal compliance specialisation
- Member of national approved letting schemes
- Transparent deposit negotiation and evidence-based dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Property Ombudsman Scheme
- Client Money Protection Scheme (CMP)
- Safe Agent
Services
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management service handles day-to-day operations for landlords. We manage tenant communications, arrange maintenance through vetted contractors, and conduct regular property inspections. With 20+ years of experience, we ensure compliance with all legal requirements including gas safety certificates and EPC regulations, while maintaining property standards throughout the tenancy.
Tenant Find Service
We specialise in locating quality professional tenants for rental properties. Our process includes credit checks, identity verification, and reference validation. We prepare customised tenancy agreements and handle initial deposit collection, ensuring landlords receive reliable tenants matched to their property specifications across the Fylde Coast and Preston areas.
Valuation Services
Our valuation service determines optimal rental pricing for properties. Experienced valuers visit properties to analyse market conditions and comparable listings. We provide free, no-obligation assessments that help landlords maximise returns while remaining competitive in the local rental market, supported by our extensive regional knowledge.
Legal Compliance
We ensure full compliance with UK rental legislation. Our services include EPC arrangements, gas safety certification coordination, and smoke alarm installation verification. We guide landlords through deposit protection requirements and Right to Rent checks, maintaining adherence to all current property management regulations and industry standards.
Inventory Services
We create detailed property inventories with photographic evidence at tenancy start. These records document existing wear and tear to protect landlords against unfair damage claims. Our systematic check-out process includes room-by-room assessments, supporting fair deposit deductions and dispute resolution when managing property handovers.
Questions
What services do you offer landlords?
We provide tenant find services, property management, legal compliance support, valuation assessments, and inventory preparation.
How do you ensure tenant quality?
We conduct credit checks, employment references, and identity verification for all applicants and their guarantors.
What legal requirements must landlords meet?
Landlords need EPCs, gas safety certificates, smoke alarms, and deposit protection compliance for rental properties.
How are deposit disputes resolved?
We handle evidence submission and negotiations through impartial deposit schemes' dispute resolution processes.
Do you manage properties long-term?
Yes, we offer ongoing property management including maintenance coordination, rent collection, and regular inspections.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across the Fylde Coast and Preston regions, specialising in local market conditions.
