Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert Letting Agents in Dorset Since 1988
Established in 1988, Harker & Bullman have built a reputation as dedicated residential letting agents and property managers across Dorset. Our expertise lies in providing tailored services for landlords and tenants, ensuring seamless property transactions and long-term client relationships. With over 30 years of local market knowledge, we manage more than 300 rental properties across East Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole, and surrounding areas. Our team prioritises proactive property management, including regular inspections, prompt maintenance coordination, and competitive market analysis. We offer free no-obligation valuations and personalised property alerts to help clients achieve optimal rental returns. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through clear communication channels and consistent follow-up, even for overseas landlords.By focusing exclusively on lettings and property management, we maintain specialist knowledge of regional rental trends and regulatory requirements. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, efficiency, and ability to resolve issues swiftly, with many landlords maintaining long-term partnerships spanning decades. Our office in Wimborne serves as a central hub for property viewings, tenant screenings, and landlord consultations. Through continuous market engagement, we provide clients with up-to-date insights into rental demand patterns and investment opportunities in Dorset's evolving property market.
Services
Residential Lettings
Property Management
Buy-to-Let Advice
Tenant Screening
Property Valuations
Maintenance Coordination
Rental Market Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of dedicated lettings experience in Dorset's property market
- Our team manages 300+ rental properties with regular maintenance and inspections
- We provide free property valuations with no obligation for prospective landlords
- Our staff maintain long-term client relationships with consistent point-of-contact
- We offer comprehensive market analysis to optimise rental investment returns
Associations and certifications
- CMP Security Certificate
- CMP Main Certificate
What people say
Quick and professional service
Friendly and efficient team
Excellent property management
Highly recommended agency
Prompt maintenance resolution
Services
Residential Lettings
We specialise in residential property rentals across Dorset, connecting tenants with quality homes while protecting landlords' investments. Our process includes thorough tenant vetting, market-driven pricing strategies, and comprehensive lease documentation. With local market expertise since 1988, we ensure smooth tenancy transitions and ongoing property care.
Property Management
Our property management service covers maintenance coordination, regular inspections, and financial reporting for landlords. We handle day-to-day operations including repair organisation, tenant communication, and regulatory compliance. Regular four-monthly visits ensure property condition monitoring and tenant satisfaction across our 300+ portfolio.
Buy-to-Let Advice
We provide tailored buy-to-let investment advice covering market trends, rental yield projections, and property selection. Our local expertise helps investors identify profitable opportunities in Dorset's property market. We explain tax implications, financing options, and long-term management strategies for successful rental investments.
Property Valuations
Our free property valuations assess current market conditions to determine optimal rental pricing. Using comparative analysis of similar properties in East Dorset and Bournemouth, we provide accurate pricing recommendations. This service helps landlords maximise returns while maintaining competitive positioning in the local market.
Tenant Screening
We conduct comprehensive tenant screening including credit checks, employment verification, and previous landlord references. This process ensures reliable tenancies while protecting property owners' interests. Our thorough vetting reduces risks and helps maintain long-term tenancy stability across our managed properties.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property management?
We manage properties across East Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Ferndown, Christchurch, and surrounding areas including Broadstone, Verwood, and Swanage.
How do you handle property maintenance issues?
We coordinate prompt maintenance solutions with trusted local tradespeople, providing comparative quotes and overseeing repair quality to ensure timely resolution of all property issues.
What sets you apart from other letting agents?
Our exclusive focus on lettings since 1988, regular property inspections, and consistent point-of-contact for landlords create long-term value for property owners.
Do you offer digital property alerts?
Yes, we provide customisable property alerts through our online account system to notify you of new listings matching your specific rental criteria.
How are rental prices determined?
We conduct detailed market analysis comparing similar properties in your area to establish competitive rental pricing that maximises landlord returns.
What support exists for overseas landlords?
We offer dedicated communication channels and regular property updates to accommodate overseas landlords, ensuring complete property oversight and management.
Reviews (6)
David Nelmes
Nov 13, 2021
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I had no previous experience of letting a property, Harker and Bullman helped me through the experience and managed the letting without any headaches for me over the last 4+ years.
Lisa Mitchell
Sep 07, 2021
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I was renting through Harker & Bullman for 5 years and was always so impressed with their service, help and communication. In particular, Mo was incredibly supportive. I only left Harker & Bullman due to moving in with my partner via a different agency. If it hadn't been for this then I'd have happily stayed with them for many more years.
Ruby Smith
Sep 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
All issues dealt with in a timely and professional manner by Stephanie Richardson and her team.
All issues dealt with in a timely and professional manner by Stephanie Richardson and her team.
Scott
Aug 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Rented a property that they managed for the landlord for a year whilst our house that we was buying was being built and I couldnt fault them at all. Always helpful, understanding and easy to talk to. Would recommend them to anyone who are looking to rent in Wimborne and surrounding areas.
Rented a property that they managed for the landlord for a year whilst our house that we was buying was being built and I couldnt fault them at all. Always helpful, understanding and easy to talk to. Would recommend them to anyone who are looking to rent in Wimborne and surrounding areas.
Rania Hezkial
Apr 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Sue and all the team were always helpful and very fast to respond to any issues we had during our tenancy. They went extra mile when we had an issue with heating and they lent us heaters till the issue was fixed.
Sue and all the team were always helpful and very fast to respond to any issues we had during our tenancy. They went extra mile when we had an issue with heating and they lent us heaters till the issue was fixed.
Ella Simmons
Apr 28, 2021
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Myself & my partner have had an excellent experience via Harker & Bullman. We are a young couple moving into our dream home thanks to them and we couldnt of asked for anything more! They are extremely professional from the outset: our viewing was led by a lovely lady called Mo who was polite, informative and extremely friendly - she completely put as at ease. Scott is always at the end of the phone to help with any questions or queries and we have found the whole process straightforward and smooth. We love Wimborne and will continue recommending Harker & Bullman to any friends or family keen
