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For landlords

Letting your property, without the worry

Good tenants, steady rent and a property that stays compliant. Here’s how we work and what we look after for you.

Why Sage & Stirling

What you can expect from us

Honest valuations

A rent figure based on real local evidence, so your property lets promptly at a fair price.

Careful tenant selection

Referencing, affordability and Right to Rent checks, applied fairly and consistently to every applicant.

Compliance handled

We track certificates, deadlines and the latest legislation so your tenancy is set up correctly from day one.

Client money protected

Rent and deposits are held in a designated client account, covered by a Client Money Protection scheme. [PLACEHOLDER: CMP scheme]

Transparent reporting

Clear statements, inspection reports and a written record of what has been done and when.

Independent redress

If something goes wrong and we can’t resolve it, you can refer it to our redress scheme. [PLACEHOLDER: TPO or PRS]

Compliance

The landlord checklist we manage

Letting in England comes with a long list of legal duties. On our managed service we track them for you; on every service we make sure the tenancy starts correctly.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Since 1 May 2026, most private tenancies in England are assured periodic tenancies, section 21 has been abolished, rent increases follow the statutory once-a-year process, properties must be advertised at a stated rent with no bidding, and rent cannot be taken before the tenancy agreement is signed (then no more than one month in advance). Further measures are being phased in, and we keep landlords updated as they arrive.

This is a general summary, not legal advice. Requirements can differ for HMOs, licensed areas and commercial property.

  • Gas safety: annual check by a Gas Safe registered engineer, with a copy to the tenant
  • Electrical safety: an Electrical Installation Condition Report at least every five years
  • Energy Performance Certificate: a valid EPC, meeting the current minimum rating for letting
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms: on every storey used as living space, and CO alarms where required
  • Deposit protection: protected in an approved scheme, with prescribed information served on time
  • Right to Rent: immigration checks on every adult occupier before the tenancy starts
  • Legionella: a risk assessment of the water system
  • Licensing: HMO, additional or selective licences where the local council requires them
  • Written terms and required information given to tenants at the start of the tenancy
  • Fair treatment: no blanket bans on tenants with children or who receive benefits
The process

How we let your property

  1. Valuation

    A free visit and written rental appraisal, plus advice on any work needed before letting.

  2. Instruction

    Choose your service. We agree terms in writing and collect what’s needed for compliance.

  3. Marketing

    Photography, a clear description and a stated rent. Accompanied viewings and prompt feedback.

  4. Referencing

    Full checks on your chosen applicant, shared with you before you decide.

  5. Tenancy set-up

    Agreement signed, deposit protected, required information served and first rent collected.

  6. Move-in

    Keys, meter readings and an inventory / check-in record. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm whether inventory is included]

  7. Ongoing

    Rent collection, maintenance and inspections, depending on your service.

  8. Review

    Annual rent review advice and continuing compliance reminders.

Switching agents

Already with another agent?

We can take over the management of an existing tenancy. We’ll review the paperwork, deposit and certificates, and handle the handover with your current agent and tenant. Check your current agency agreement for notice periods first.

Talk to us about switching →

Thinking of letting a property?

Book a free, no-obligation rental valuation. We’ll talk you through realistic rent, the right service for you, and what you need in place before a tenant moves in.