What we do
Landlords are looking for a return on their investment and they appoint agents like Martin & Co to look after their commercial interests. However, both agents and landlords depend on tenants who pay their rent on time and take care of the property they have rented. At Martin & Co we recognise that it is reliable tenants who are at the heart of any successful letting business. So we pride ourselves on attracting quality tenants and landlords by delivering a service that is second to none.
- Keep your property occupied at all times
- Find credit checked and referenced tenants that will look after your property
- Help with compliance with deposit, safety and other legislation
- We have competitive fee structures
- Flexible service levels to suit you
- Provide you with an agent that communicates efficiently
At Martin & Co we recognise the importance of marketing to attract quality tenants. We are committed to producing effective material, including:
- Eye catching window cards - Our window displays get us noticed.
- Excellent Website - 90% of applicants begin their search online. Our website is very high on searches. Our website provides the opportunity for well presented properties. Our homepage draws applicants to our website.
- Prominent To Let boards - By using strong branding we ensure that anyone going past your property knows that it’s for let.
- Regular Newspaper advertising - We regularly advertise in the local paper to further generate awareness and enquiries.
- Strong High Street Presence - Our offices are instantly recognisable to applicants. Strong branding attracts quality tenants. Professional high street offices generate confidence and make us easier to deal with.
- Local and national press exposure - We have good relationships with both local and national media, allowing us to gain publicity on a regular basis.
- Extensive listings on all major internet property portals - Did you know that 1 in 5 properties on Rightmove is a Martin & Co property?
Below are just some of the portals we are listed with: www.rightmove.co.uk , www.findaproperty.com, www.globrix.com, www.propertyfinder.com, www.primelocation.com, www.lettingsearch.co.uk, www.propertyindex.com, www.hotproperty.co.uk, www.propertylive.co.uk, www.lettingweb.com, www.email4property.co.uk, www.gumtree.com. - High profile branded cars - Using car wrapping ensures our offices are promoted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Eliminate “void” periods by having new tenants ready to move in at the end of a tenancy.
- Ensure that tenants are credit checked, identity checked, referenced and vetted before they take up occupation.
- Regularly visit the property and carry out essential maintenance to preserve its letting appeal.
- Diarise when rent is due and take prompt action over late payment.
- Keep up-to-date with legislation to avoid fines and disruption.
- We Market your property to the widest possible audience.
- We are completely focused on lettings – we don’t do sales!
- We understand the local market and rely on success in the local lettings market.
- We provide a highly personalised service that meets your individual needs.
- We are entirely accountable for the service delivered.
- We recognise that every landlord is different but no matter who you are we will find a tailored service solution for you at competitive rates.
- We are locally managed but also benefit from the brand’s national marketing strength.
- We are a business partner of HomeLet and can therefore offer a number of insurance products, including rent guarantee and insurance.
- All of our staff our highly trained and motivated thanks to our national training academy.
- "When we decided to go with Martin & Co to let our property we had photos taken and the property was advertised within a few days, very quick!
- We had weekly calls from Martin & Co providing us with market updates and interests from potential tenants. Martin & Co had about 6-8 viewings with potential tenants and it only took 3 weeks to get an agreed let. We also had our property advertised with Agent B (The service wasn't the best). They came round on day one to advise us how it works and what their costs were. Their costs were more expensive than Martin & Co and we never heard from them. I was disappointed with the level of service they provided especially as Martin & Co kept us in the loop and were very pro-active. We would recommend Martin & Co to anyone who is looking for an agent to let through."
- "….this is just to say I could not ask for a more helpful agent and I am glad I chose Martin & Co to rent my property. You are an asset to them and I am sure you are very valued there…Thank you once again for your professionalism and for going the extra mile."
- "Looking for my new home was something I was dreading… they took me to see six places in one day and then back for a 2nd visit to one of them, right at the end of the day. Not only did Martin & Co find me a home, but they found me a 'perfect' home!
- I drove them crazy leading up to my move, regularly on the phone, so much so that they recognised my number on caller ID!! It didn't deter them and they gave me the best service throughout.
- Since moving in everything has run smoothly and if I've needed anything the staff at Martin & Co have looked after me well.
- I would recommend them to anyone wishing to rent! Thank you all!!"
- "…we also would like to say that throughout our tenancy and even after, it has been a pleasure to deal with Martin & Co. Out of all the agents we have dealt with over the years, Martin & Co has been the one we found most easy, helpful, efficient and always friendly."
