Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Letting Agents in Dorset
Established in 1988, Harker & Bullman have built a reputation as dedicated residential letting agents and property management specialists across East Dorset. Our expertise lies in maximising rental investments for landlords through rigorous tenant vetting, proactive property maintenance, and strategic market positioning. We serve clients in Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Ringwood, and surrounding areas, managing over 300 properties with a focus on transparency and client partnership. Our team provides free property valuations, tailored lettings advice, and comprehensive management services including rent collection and repair coordination.With decades of local market knowledge, we combine traditional professionalism with modern property marketing techniques to deliver consistent results. Our commitment to regular property inspections and competitive supplier negotiations ensures landlords receive optimal returns while tenants benefit from well-maintained accommodations. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsive communication, particularly for overseas property owners requiring remote management solutions. We maintain strict compliance with industry regulations and hold membership in professional property associations to uphold our standards of excellence.
Services
Property Management
Tenant Acquisition
Property Valuations
Maintenance Coordination
Rent Collection
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of dedicated lettings expertise in Dorset
- Our team provides regular property inspections and maintenance oversight
- We implement competitive supplier negotiations for property repairs
- Our service includes free no-obligation property valuations
- We maintain 4-monthly tenant check-ins for proactive management
What people say
Professional and helpful
Quick tenant acquisition
Regular property inspections
Competitive repair quotes
Excellent communication
Services
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management covering maintenance coordination, tenant relations, and regulatory compliance. Our service includes quarterly property inspections, emergency repair arrangements, and detailed financial reporting. Landlords benefit from our established network of trusted contractors ensuring competitive pricing for all maintenance work.
Tenant Acquisition
Our tenant finding service combines thorough referencing checks with strategic property marketing. We conduct detailed tenant interviews, verify financial stability, and match occupants to property requirements. The process includes preparing tenancy agreements and arranging inventory checks to protect landlord interests.
Property Valuations
We offer accurate property valuations based on current market conditions and comparable rentals. Our assessment considers location factors, property condition, and tenant demand patterns. The service includes detailed market analysis to optimise rental pricing while ensuring quick tenant acquisition.
Maintenance Coordination
Our maintenance service covers emergency repairs and routine property upkeep. We coordinate with pre-vetted contractors to ensure quality workmanship at competitive rates. The service includes repair cost estimates, work scheduling, and quality control inspections to maintain property standards.
Rent Collection
We handle all aspects of rent collection including payment processing, arrears management, and financial reporting. Our system provides landlords with regular income statements and automated payment transfers. The service includes late payment follow-up while maintaining tenant relationships.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across East Dorset including Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Ringwood, Broadstone, and Blandford areas.
How do you find quality tenants?
We conduct thorough referencing checks, financial verifications, and previous landlord references to ensure reliable tenants.
What property management services do you offer?
Our services include rent collection, maintenance coordination, quarterly inspections, and tenant relations management.
How are repair costs handled?
We obtain multiple quotes for major repairs and use pre-approved contractors to ensure competitive pricing and quality workmanship.
Can I get a property valuation?
Yes, we provide free property valuations with market analysis to determine optimal rental pricing.
How do you communicate with overseas landlords?
We maintain regular contact through email updates and digital documentation sharing for international property owners.
