Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Letting & Property Management Services
Established in 1996, The Market Place is a family-run letting and property management company serving the Fylde Coast and Preston areas. Our team combines extensive experience in rental property management with local market expertise to deliver high-quality services for landlords and professional tenants. We specialise in tenant acquisition, property maintenance, and comprehensive management solutions, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements including gas safety, electrical standards, and energy performance certifications.Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through membership in the Property Ombudsman Scheme and Client Money Protection Scheme. With over 25 years of dedicated service, we prioritise client satisfaction through professional inventory management, deposit protection, and access to vetted contractors. Our staff's expertise in both domestic and international property markets enables us to provide tailored solutions that meet evolving rental demands while maintaining the highest service standards.
Services
Letting Services
Property Management
Valuation
Inventory Services
Tenant Referencing
Deposit Protection
Maintenance Coordination
Legal Compliance
Rental Collection
Contractor Access
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of dedicated lettings experience in the Fylde Coast region
- Our comprehensive service includes legal compliance and deposit protection
- We maintain industry-leading standards through Property Ombudsman Scheme membership
- Our local market expertise ensures optimal rental valuations
- We provide access to vetted contractors for property maintenance needs
Associations and certifications
- Property Ombudsman Scheme
- Client Money Protection Scheme (CMP)
- Safe Agent
Services
Letting Services
We specialise in connecting landlords with quality tenants through comprehensive tenant referencing and marketing strategies. Our services include credit checks, identity verification, and preparation of legally compliant tenancy agreements. With over 25 years of local market expertise, we ensure properties are let to suitable tenants while maintaining strict adherence to current rental legislation and safety standards.
Property Management
Our full-service property management includes rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regular property inspections. We handle repair requests, provide access to vetted contractors, and manage end-of-tenancy check-outs with detailed photographic evidence. Our clients benefit from structured inventory management and professional dispute resolution services for deposit negotiations.
Valuation Services
We offer accurate rental valuations conducted by experienced professionals who understand current market conditions. Our valuation process considers property specifics, location factors, and comparable rental data to determine optimal pricing. This service helps landlords maximise returns while remaining competitive in the Fylde Coast and Preston markets through data-driven recommendations.
Inventory Services
We provide detailed inventory services documenting property condition at tenancy start and end. Our inventories include photographic evidence and meter readings to protect both landlords and tenants. This systematic approach helps prevent disputes by establishing clear records of wear and tear, ensuring fair deposit handling throughout the tenancy period.
Tenant Referencing
Our thorough tenant referencing process includes employment verification, credit history checks, and previous landlord references. We assess affordability, reliability, and suitability to ensure quality tenancies. This comprehensive approach minimises risks for landlords while maintaining compliance with current housing regulations and equal opportunities standards.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property management?
We specialise in the Fylde Coast and Preston areas, providing comprehensive lettings and property management services across these regions with local market expertise.
What tenant referencing checks do you perform?
Our referencing includes credit history checks, employment verification, previous landlord references, and identity confirmation to ensure tenant suitability and affordability.
How do you handle property maintenance issues?
We coordinate repairs through vetted contractors, manage emergency maintenance requests, and conduct regular property inspections to maintain standards and address issues promptly.
What legal compliance services do you provide?
We ensure compliance with gas safety regulations, electrical standards, energy performance certificates, and deposit protection legislation, including EPC requirements and safety certificate management.
How are deposit disputes resolved?
We manage deposit negotiations and evidence submission through the Client Money Protection Scheme, with impartial adjudication available for unresolved disputes regarding deposit deductions.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept debit card payments, building society cheques, and cash for rental payments and service fees, with specific requirements for advance payments.
