Landlord services
A local partner for your HMO.
Explore full management, let only and licensing support for your Manchester property.
Our services
Full HMO management
Lettings, rent collection, maintenance coordination and compliance support.
Find out moreLet only / tenant find
A service for landlords who want help finding tenants and will manage the tenancy.
Find out moreRent collection
Rent collected each month, late payments chased, and a clear statement.
Find out moreMaintenance
Repairs reported online and handled by trusted local trades.
Find out moreLicensing & compliance
Discuss the records, certificates and property requirements you need help with.
Find out moreFree professional rental valuation
Find out what your property could let for: a free, no-obligation rental valuation from our local team.
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Or call 0161 224 4000, Monday to Thursday, 10am to 5pm.
- Client Money Protectionsafeagent Client Money Protection Scheme · A7758
- Independent redressMember of Property Redress · PRS042128
- Deposits protectedRegistered with a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme
- Local and establishedIn South Manchester for over 20 years · Company no. 09080802
Areas we cover
HMO management across Manchester.
Each area below has its own page, from the student streets around the universities to Salford, Stretford and north Manchester, all looked after from our office on Dickenson Road. We cover more areas too. If your house is just outside them, ask: we'll tell you honestly whether we can look after it properly.
- M14HMO management in FallowfieldThe heart of student Manchester
- M14HMO management in RusholmeClosest to campus, famous for food
- M20HMO management in WithingtonVillage feel, a short ride from campus
- M14HMO management in Victoria ParkLeafy streets, minutes from lectures
- M14 and M16HMO management in Moss SideTerraced streets close to campus
- M15HMO management in HulmeNext door to campus and the city
- M12 and M13HMO management in LongsightMarket streets, 15 minutes from campus
- M13HMO management in Chorlton-on-MedlockHome to the Oxford Road campuses
- M12 and M13HMO management in ArdwickArdwick Green, 15 minutes' walk from campus
- M14HMO management in LadybarnLadybarn Village, a park and a station
- M20HMO management in DidsburyBars, brunch and the tram into town
- M20HMO management in West DidsburyBurton Road and two Metrolink stops
- M19HMO management in LevenshulmeOn the A6, with its own station
- M16HMO management in Old TraffordMetrolink, terraces and two stadiums
- M21HMO management in Chorlton-cum-HardyIndependent shops, a tram stop, green space
- M19 and M20HMO management in BurnageSuburban streets off Kingsway and Burnage Lane
- M1 to M4HMO management in Manchester city centreFlats close to Oxford Road and the stations
- M5 and M6HMO management in SalfordBeside Peel Park and the University campus
- M32HMO management in StretfordOn the A56, with trams into town
- M9HMO management in BlackleyGreen space north of the city
Why landlords choose us
What landlords get from a local agent.
- Local to your houseOur office is on Dickenson Road, a short drive from every area we cover. We know these streets, these houses and the students who rent them.
- Rooms that letEvery room is listed with its rent and availability, with online viewing booking and group applications.
- 3D virtual toursWe create a Matterport 3D virtual tour of your property, so students can walk round it online before they book a viewing.
- Compliance handledLicences, gas, electrics, fire safety and the Renters' Rights Act: tracked, renewed and done on time.
- Clear statementsRent collected and accounted for every month, with repairs and costs shown plainly.
What could your HMO bring in?
A rough guide to gross rent before costs. For a proper figure, ask for a free review.
Before costs, empty weeks and fees. Not a guarantee of income.
Room rents on our current listings in Fallowfield range from £450 to £600 per month.
Switching is easy
How we take over your house.
- 01
Free review
We look at your house, its rent, its paperwork and how it's managed today, then give you honest advice.
- 02
A clear plan
You choose the service. We agree the fee and the start date, and check your current agent's notice period.
- 03
Handover
We collect the tenancy documents, deposits, certificates and keys, and introduce ourselves to your tenants.
- 04
Hands-off
We run the house. You get the rent and a clear monthly statement.
Law change, 1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act and student HMOs
Most of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. It changes how every private tenancy in England works, and includes a special rule for student houses.
- Periodic tenancies
- Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies have been replaced by rolling assured periodic tenancies.
- No more section 21
- 'No-fault' evictions have ended. Landlords now need a legal ground to take a property back.
- Ground 4A for student houses
- Landlords of student HMOs can still take the house back each summer to re-let to the next group of students, if the conditions are met: the house is an HMO, the tenants are full-time students, they were told in writing before signing, and at least four months' notice is given to end between 1 June and 30 September.
- Getting the paperwork right
- Ground 4A only works if the tenancy is set up correctly from the start. That is exactly the kind of detail we handle for our landlords.
This is a general summary, not legal advice.
Landlord FAQs.
Do you manage houses for other landlords?
Yes. We manage HMOs across Manchester, Salford and Stretford: tenant find, rent collection, compliance and maintenance, from our office on Dickenson Road.
Is it hard to switch to you from another agent?
No. We'll check your current agreement's notice period, then handle the handover: tenancy documents, deposits, certificates and keys.
What does the free management review include?
We look at your property, the rent it's achieving, its licensing and safety paperwork, and how it's managed today, then call you with honest advice. There's no obligation.
Which areas do you cover?
The student areas around the universities, such as Fallowfield, Rusholme, Withington and Victoria Park, and HMO management areas across Manchester, Salford and Stretford, such as Didsbury, Levenshulme and Chorlton. Each has its own page under Areas, with a list of every other area we cover. If your house is just outside those, ask; we'll tell you honestly whether we can look after it properly.
How do you work out the rent for my house?
Room by room. We compare each room with what is actually letting nearby, allow for bills, size and condition, and price to let early in the cycle rather than sit empty in summer. Every room's rent is then published on the listing.
What fees do you charge?
Fees are agreed in writing before we start and shown on our fees page. There are no hidden extras: if a job costs money, you approve it first.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Rent and deposits we hold are covered by the safeagent Client Money Protection Scheme (accreditation A7758), deposits are registered with a government-approved scheme, and we are members of Property Redress (membership PRS042128), so there is an independent route if anything ever goes wrong. The certificates are on our fees page.
How fast do student houses let?
It depends on the house and the time of year. Houses listed in the autumn for the following September usually let during the winter, when the most groups are looking. The later a house is listed, the more it competes with every unlet room in the area, which is why we price to let early.
How do you market a student house?
On this website with every room's rent and live availability, on the portals, and to the groups who have registered with us. Photos are taken properly and viewings can be booked online.
Can you find a group quickly?
Often, yes. Students register with us with their group size, areas and budget, so when a matching room is listed they are emailed about it. Register the house and we'll tell you who is waiting.
Do you work with first-time landlords?
Yes, and we explain everything as we go: licensing, certificates, deposits, the Renters' Rights Act and what a realistic rent looks like. The free management review is the best place to start.
What is the student market like in South Manchester right now?
Demand from both universities stays strong, but students have more choice than they did and compare rooms carefully: condition, bills and the price per room decide it. Houses that are well kept and honestly priced let first. Ask for a free review and we'll tell you how your house compares.
How has the Renters' Rights Act changed student lets?
Since 1 May 2026, tenancies are periodic and section 21 has gone, but Ground 4A lets student HMO landlords take the house back each summer to re-let to new students, if the tenancy is set up correctly. We handle that for our landlords.
