Landlords

Let us take the hassle out of letting your property, while you maximise your investment

Trusted Letting Agents in Ipswich

Pennington has been supporting landlords across Ipswich and Suffolk for over 30 years, delivering clear, compliant letting and property management services built around long-term value.

Our landlord services are designed to give you confidence, protection, and clarity — particularly as legislation in the private rented sector continues to evolve.

Letting a property today: what landlords need to know

The private rented sector has changed significantly in recent years. Landlords now face increasing legal responsibilities, stricter compliance requirements, and greater scrutiny than ever before.

You remain responsible for:

  • Meeting all current safety and legal standards
  • Providing the correct documentation at the correct time
  • Responding to maintenance issues promptly
  • Managing rent, renewals, inspections, and notices correctly
 

With further legislative changes ahead, including the Renters’ Rights Act, mistakes can lead to delays, disputes, or costly legal consequences.

Our role is to manage this complexity on your behalf — professionally, transparently, and in line with the latest regulations.

How our landlord services work

We follow a clear, structured process designed to protect both your property and your position as a landlord.

1. Get a rental valuation

We assess your property, advise on achievable rental value, and talk you through the most suitable management option.

2. Prepare & market

We advise on rental value, present your property professionally, and market it across major property portals to attract suitable tenants.

3. Find & vet the tenant

All applicants are fully referenced, affordability checked, and assessed against current Right to Rent requirements.

4. Manage the tenancy

From rent collection and inspections to renewals and maintenance coordination, we ensure the tenancy runs smoothly.

5. Protect you legally

We ensure compliance is maintained, documentation is correct, and your interests are protected throughout the tenancy.

Our Service Options

Let Only

Suitable for landlords who want professional support finding the right tenant, but who will manage the tenancy themselves.

This service includes:

  • Marketing across major property portals
  • Managing enquiries and viewings
  • Comprehensive tenant referencing
  • Preparation of tenancy documentation
  • Check-in coordination


Fee:
Tenant introduction: 1 month rent + VAT (102% inc. VAT)

Rent Collect

Designed for landlords who wish to manage maintenance and tenant communication themselves, while leaving rent administration to us.

Includes everything in Let Only, plus:

  • Monthly rent collection
  • Arrears monitoring
  • Financial administration and reporting


Fees:
Initial letting fee: £192 + VAT (£240 inc. VAT)
Tenancy fee: £120 + VAT (£150 inc. VAT)
Monthly management fee: 9% + VAT (10.8% inc. VAT)

Full Management

Our core hands-off management service and standard option for new instructions.

This service includes:

We manage the tenancy on your behalf, including:

  • Tenant communication and issue resolution
  • Rent collection and arrears management
  • Deposit registration and statutory compliance
  • Routine property inspections every 180 days with written reports
  • Maintenance coordination and contractor management
  • Tenancy renewals and legal documentation
  • Check-in and check-out reporting
  • Deposit registration with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)


Fee:
Initial letting fee: £192 + VAT (£240 inc. VAT)
Tenancy fee: £120 + VAT (£150 inc. VAT)
Monthly management fee: 12.5% + VAT (15% inc. VAT)

Premium Management

Our most comprehensive, all-inclusive management service, designed to reduce risk, administration, and unexpected costs.

Includes everything in Full Management, plus:

  • Free Rent Guarantee & Legal Protection
  • Two discounted re-lets per year
  • Free additional property inspections

Fee:

Initial letting & tenancy fee: 50% + VAT (60% inc. VAT)
Monthly management fee: 16% + VAT (19.2% inc. VAT)

Transparency

Pennington is an ARLA Propertymark protected agent which uses the client money protection Propertymark scheme. This means that your money is in safe hands with us at all times

Invest & Let

We also provide Invest & Let which is a unique residential property investment service and focused on three key areas which is to save you time, reduce your risk and maxmise your investment potential. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Pennington. The Pennington Team.

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