What will I pay over a year?
Ask for management, inspections, tenant finding, inventories and any administration or exit charges. Compare the total cost and the work included.
Tuna Fish Property · Liverpool · Merseyside · Wirral
Best Letting Agents Liverpool
Choose an agent who looks after your property and respects your money.
The right letting agent should make ownership easier, explain the costs and keep you informed. This guide shows you what to compare and how Tuna Fish Property can help.
£94 management cap
Our maximum monthly management fee applies from £875 pcm rent.
Your rent paid to you
Your tenant pays straight into your nominated bank account.
You control expenditure
Repair quotations and your approval, except in a genuine emergency.
Management is £44 to £94 per property per month, plus £21 for two documented inspections each year. The recurring total is £65 to £115 per month. Prices include VAT where applicable. Additional services and third party costs are separate.
A practical guide for landlords
Seven questions to ask before choosing a letting agent
There is no single best letting agent for every Liverpool landlord. The right choice depends on your property, the support you need and how you want your investment managed.
Who receives my rent?
Find out where the tenant pays, when the money reaches you and what deductions the agent makes. You should have a clear view of every payment.
Who approves the repairs?
Ask about quotations, contractor choice, additional charges and emergency authority. Agree how expenditure will be approved before work begins.
How is compliance monitored?
Ask how the agent tracks certificates, licences, deposit administration and changes to tenancy requirements, and what work costs extra.
What independent checks can I make?
Check redress scheme membership and the complaints process. If the agent holds client money, ask for evidence of the protection arrangements.
Do they know my local market?
Ask for realistic rental evidence for your street and property type. A city centre apartment and a family house can attract different tenants.
Do they understand my return?
Look beyond the advertised rent. Empty periods, maintenance, management and other running costs all affect the income you retain.
Know what you pay
Predictable fees. A clear monthly total.
Our management fee is set by your property’s rental band. Once the rent reaches £875 pcm, the management charge is capped at £94. It stays £94 even if the rent is £3,000 pcm.
| Monthly rent | Management | Inspections | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below £500 | £44 minimum | £21 | £65 minimum |
| £500 to £624 | £56 | £21 | £77 |
| £625 to £749 | £69 | £21 | £90 |
| £750 to £874 | £81 | £21 | £102 |
| £875 and above | £94 maximum | £21 | £115 maximum |
Prices include VAT where applicable. Tenant finding, inventories, repairs, certificates, insurance, licensing work and other separately required services or third party costs are additional.
Support throughout the tenancy
What does our property management service include?
Our local team handles the everyday work of managing the tenancy, while you retain control of your rental income.
- Tenancy management: tenant communication, administration and routine deposit administration.
- Documented inspections: two visits each year, covered by the separate £21 monthly contribution.
- Compliance monitoring: an annual health check and certificate and licence expiry monitoring.
- Maintenance coordination: repair reporting, contractor liaison and progress updates. The work itself is charged separately.
From the first viewing to the next repair
Practical help at each stage of ownership
Finding your next tenant
A good letting starts with sensible pricing, clear marketing and careful checks.
Tenant finding is £350. It includes photography, Rightmove and Zoopla marketing, viewings, referencing, Right to Rent checks and tenancy documentation.
Check in and inventory are £125. Together, the typical new tenancy setup is £475 before any other required services or third party costs.
Repairs, maintenance and renovations
Prompt repairs help look after the building and the people living in it. Planned work can also prepare a property for its next tenancy.
We coordinate contractors and keep you informed. Except in a genuine emergency, work is supported by a quotation and requires your approval. You may nominate your own suitably qualified contractor.
Labour, materials, specialist attendance and refurbishment are charged separately.
Service images are illustrative. Prices include VAT where applicable.
The experience behind the service
A local business with an investor’s perspective
We are a family owned property business working across Liverpool, Merseyside and Wirral. We invest, develop, source, let and manage property ourselves.
That experience shapes our approach: consider the condition of the building, support the tenancy and keep a clear view of what the investment earns after costs.
Practical experience, in print
Dominic has been buying at auction since 2008 and is the author of Property Auctions: Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties, now in its fourth edition.
Already have a letting agent?
Understand the move before you make it
If rising fees, poor communication or slow repairs have prompted you to look elsewhere, we can review your current arrangement and explain the practical next steps.
Review the agreement
Check the notice period, termination provisions and any exit fees in your existing management contract.
Compare the service
Share your rent, current charges and the support you need. We explain our scope and costs before you decide.
Plan the handover
Agree the transfer of keys, tenancy records, certificates, maintenance information and tenant communication.
A change of agent can often be arranged with the tenant still in place. We will discuss the circumstances of your property and your current agreement.
Your questions answered
Liverpool letting agents: frequently asked questions
Which is the best letting agent in Liverpool?
The best fit depends on your property and priorities. Compare communication, local knowledge, the service provided, control over expenditure and total annual cost.
What is your maximum monthly charge?
The management fee is capped at £94 from £875 pcm rent. The £21 monthly inspection contribution brings the maximum recurring total to £115 per property. Additional services and third party costs are separate.
Do you collect my rent?
Your tenant pays your nominated bank account directly. You pay our monthly charge separately. Fees and contractor invoices are not deducted from your rent by us.
What happens if the tenant misses a payment?
You monitor your account and tell us promptly if rent is late, short or missing. We then begin the initial arrears process. Legal notices, court work and exceptional services cost extra.
Do I pay the management fee when the property is empty?
For a genuine full calendar month with no tenancy in force, the management element is suspended while the property remains under management. The £21 inspection contribution continues. If a tenancy remains in force but rent is unpaid, normal management charges continue.
Can you manage my property if I live elsewhere?
We work with landlords based locally, elsewhere in the UK and overseas. Contact us with your property address in Liverpool, Merseyside or Wirral and the support you need.
For the complete schedule of charges and included services, see our letting agent fees page.
Let’s talk about your property
Keep control of your property.
Keep control of your money.
Tell us what your property rents for, what you currently pay and what you would like to improve.
We can compare your management costs, discuss switching agents or arrange a rental valuation.
Prefer email? info@tunafishproperty.co.uk
Management £44 to £94 per month plus £21 for inspections. Recurring monthly total £65 to £115 per property. Prices include VAT where applicable. Additional services and third party costs are separate.
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