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Expert Residential Letting Services in Aberdeen
Fentons Property is an independent letting agency established to provide professional residential lettings and property management services across Aberdeen and Perthshire. Founded on traditional values while embracing modern practices, we specialise in matching quality tenants with properties, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and industry standards. Our family-run team combines 25+ years of expertise with qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Housing and National Federation of Property Professionals, maintaining LARN registration (1811014) for regulatory excellence.We prioritise transparent communication between landlords and tenants, offering tailored solutions that include competitive fee structures, detailed property assessments, and government grant scheme guidance. By conducting thorough tenant referencing and maintaining rigorous inventory processes, we safeguard property investments while minimising void periods through stable tenancies averaging 18 months.
Services
Letting Services
Property Management
Tenant Referencing
Repairs Coordination
Compliance Audits
Highlights and features
- We maintain LARN registration and hold CIH/NFOPP qualifications for professional standards
- Our tenant selection process includes thorough referencing and credit checks
- Competitive fees with portfolio discounts and compliance advisory services
- 25+ years of experience managing properties across Aberdeen and Perthshire
- We guarantee transparent communication between landlords and tenants
Associations and certifications
- LARN (1811014)
What people say
Dedicated lettings agent
Improved yield
Professional service
Excellent tenant profile
Regulatory compliance experts
Services
Letting Only
Our Letting Only Service specialises in property marketing and tenant acquisition. We conduct professional viewings, perform comprehensive tenant referencing, and prepare legally compliant documentation. This service includes inventory creation and deposit collection, after which landlords assume management responsibilities. Ideal for landlords seeking control over ongoing property operations while benefiting from our tenant vetting expertise.
Full Management
Our Full Management Service provides comprehensive property oversight. We handle marketing, tenant vetting, rent collection, and maintenance coordination. Regular inspections identify repair needs while our dedicated team manages emergency response and compliance documentation. This service includes periodic financial reporting and tenant communication, ensuring hassle-free property ownership for absentee landlords or busy investors.
Tenant Referencing
Our tenant referencing service conducts thorough background verifications. We obtain employer references, previous landlord reports, and credit history checks through authorised agencies. This process includes right-to-rent documentation verification for UK compliance, with optional guarantor requirements for high-risk applicants. The comprehensive reports help landlords make informed lettings decisions with risk mitigation.
Repairs Coordination
We coordinate property repairs and maintenance according to Scottish Repairing Standards. Our service includes emergency response during and after office hours, contractor management, and progress tracking. We handle compliance-related repairs ensuring properties meet legal requirements, with regular updates provided to tenants and landlords throughout the process.
Compliance Audits
Our compliance auditing service ensures properties meet all legal requirements. We verify Gas Safe certifications, electrical safety standards, and furniture fire safety compliance. This includes conducting inventory audits, checking smoke alarm installations, and advising on deposit protection scheme requirements for Scottish tenancy legislation adherence.
People
Maxine Fenton
Director
With over 25 years in residential property, Maxine Fenton holds CIH Level 3 and NFOPP qualifications. She specialises in Scottish lettings compliance, managing properties to meet evolving legislation while maintaining high tenant retention rates for landlords.
Questions
How do you ensure tenant quality?
We conduct comprehensive referencing including employment checks, credit history reviews, and previous landlord references. All applicants undergo right-to-rent verification.
What compliance standards do you maintain?
Properties comply with Scottish Repairing Standards including gas safety certifications, electrical checks, and furniture fire safety regulations.
What maintenance services do you offer?
We coordinate emergency and routine repairs, with 24/7 response outside office hours. Contractors are managed to ensure work meets legal standards.
How are rental payments handled?
Rent is collected monthly in advance. Landlords receive automated payments to nominated accounts through our Full Management Service.
What areas do you cover?
We cover Aberdeen city, Perthshire, and surrounding villages with local market knowledge for accurate property valuations.
