Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Property Management Solutions in Ipswich
Established in 2000, Property First has grown through client referrals and professional recommendations. Our Managing Director brings over two decades of property market expertise across private, public, and corporate sectors, supported by a team of trained professionals. We specialise in acquisition services, full management, lettings, project management, and investment sales, with a focus on maximising client returns. As members of ARLA, NAEA, AIPP, and The Property Ombudsman, we maintain full client money protection to ensure your property and funds are secure. Our services extend to developers seeking land opportunities, offering planning advice and project management support.Located in Ipswich's Docklands area, we provide a bespoke service with a single point of contact for all property requirements. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, and student property sectors, supported by a network of professional services. We combine local market knowledge with a track record in acquisition, planning, and development to deliver tailored solutions. Our approach prioritises transparency, client satisfaction, and adherence to industry standards, ensuring reliable and ethical property management services.
Services
Lettings
Property Management
Development Services
Investment Sales
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of property market experience across private, public, and corporate sectors.
- Our services combine full client money protection with membership of leading industry bodies.
- We offer tailored property solutions with a single point of contact for all client needs.
- Our expertise spans acquisition, planning, and development for residential and commercial properties.
- We provide transparent, ethical services supported by a network of professional partners.
Associations and certifications
- ARLA
- NAEA
- AIPP
- The Property Ombudsman
Services
Property Management
We manage residential and commercial properties with tailored solutions for landlords. Our services include rent collection, maintenance coordination, and tenant relations. With local market expertise, we maximise rental yields while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Lettings
Our lettings service connects tenants with properties ranging from studios to family homes. We offer market-driven pricing, tenant vetting, and lease management. Specialising in Ipswich and Suffolk areas, we ensure smooth rental processes for landlords and tenants.
Development Services
We support property development from land acquisition to project completion. Services include planning advice, funding guidance, and joint venture arrangements. Our expertise covers residential, commercial, and student property sectors to optimise project potential.
Investment Sales
We facilitate sales of specialist and investment properties with a focus on maximising client returns. Our services include market analysis, pricing strategy, and transaction management for residential and commercial assets.
Project Management
Our project management covers refurbishment and new build developments. We coordinate timelines, budgets, and contractors to ensure efficient delivery. Clients receive regular updates and expert guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
Questions
What services does Property First offer?
We provide property management, lettings, acquisition services, investment sales, project management, and development advice for residential, commercial, and student properties.
Are you accredited by industry bodies?
Yes, we are members of ARLA, NAEA, AIPP, and The Property Ombudsman with full client money protection.
Do you manage properties outside Ipswich?
While based in Ipswich, we serve properties across Suffolk and surrounding areas including Rushmere St Andrew.
How do you ensure client financial security?
We maintain client money protection through our accredited memberships and adhere to strict financial safeguards.
Can you assist with property development projects?
Yes, we offer planning advice, site acquisition support, and project management for small to large-scale developments.
Reviews (4)
Dee May
Aug 14, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Poor quality lettings company with no regard for their tenants especially during corona times. Also if there's a spider in your place when moving out don't expect any of your deposit back.
Poor quality lettings company with no regard for their tenants especially during corona times. Also if there's a spider in your place when moving out don't expect any of your deposit back.
Michael Sharpe
Dec 24, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
Great service. They have let out and managed my properties for me. The staff are very friendly and professional. They know the area very well and gave me some great advise. I would Highly recommend them.
Great service. They have let out and managed my properties for me. The staff are very friendly and professional. They know the area very well and gave me some great advise. I would Highly recommend them.
Kevin Warner
Oct 11, 2019
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Booked an appointment to view a flat and nobody turned up, apparently they tried calling me and left a message on my answer phone. (Not) I booked a second appointment, and yet again nobody turned up, yet again they said they tried calling me, it turns out that they had my phone number wrong and now the flat has been let . And there attitude is not good , wont use again.
Lisa Knights
May 30, 2019
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Absolutely love renting through property first, when our landlord needed to sell they worked so hard to to find us someone else to live, they went the extra mile just to try and help us, I can't rate them enough
