Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Residential Letting Agent in Dorset
Established in 2015, Thelettingagent is an independent residential lettings agency founded by Julie Coffey, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the Dorset lettings industry. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our ARLA Propertymark membership, Client Money Protection Scheme accreditation, and participation in the Property Redress Scheme. We prioritise transparent communication, competitive fees, and locally sourced contractors to deliver efficient property management and tenant placement services.Our expertise extends to unbiased Buy to Let investment advice, leveraging deep market knowledge to maximise rental yields. With a focus on building trust through reliability and professionalism, we ensure properties are let swiftly to qualified tenants while maintaining the highest standards of client care.
Services
Residential Lettings
Property Management
Tenant Find
Rent Processing
Buy to Let Advice
Full Management
Landlord Services
Tenant Services
Property Maintenance
Investment Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer competitive fees without compromising service quality.
- Our locally based property management uses reputable contractors.
- We are ARLA Propertymark members with Client Money Protection.
- Our team provides prompt and efficient service with excellent communication.
- We deliver impartial advice on Buy To Let purchases.
Associations and certifications
- ARLA Propertymark
- Client Money Protection Scheme
- Property Redress Scheme
- Deposit Protection Service (DPS)
What people say
Prompt and efficient
Found tenant immediately
Highly recommend
Professional and communicative
Stress-free management
Services
Residential Lettings
We specialise in residential lettings, connecting landlords with suitable tenants efficiently. Our local market expertise ensures properties are let at competitive rental values. With extensive advertising and a streamlined application process, we prioritise swift placements without compromising tenant quality. Our service includes thorough referencing and compliance with legal standards.
Property Management
Our full property management service covers maintenance, tenant relations, and rent collection. We use trusted local contractors to ensure prompt issue resolution. Regular property inspections and financial reporting provide landlords with peace of mind. This service is tailored to maintain property value and tenant satisfaction over the long term.
Tenant Find
We identify and vet qualified tenants for landlords seeking partial management. Our rigorous referencing includes credit checks, employment verification, and previous landlord references. A holding deposit secures the property during processing. This service ensures landlords receive reliable tenants while minimising vacancy periods and administrative burdens.
Buy to Let Advice
We provide impartial advice on Buy to Let property purchases, assessing rental potential and yield. Our local market insights help investors identify high-demand areas and property types. We review sales details from any estate agent to evaluate letting viability, ensuring informed investment decisions aligned with market trends and tenant preferences.
Rent Processing
Our rent processing service ensures timely and accurate rent collection for landlords. We handle payment administration, issue receipts, and manage arrears follow-ups professionally. Deposits are safeguarded via the Deposit Protection Service. This service reduces administrative work while maintaining transparency and compliance with tenancy regulations.
People
Julie Coffey
Managing Director
Julie Coffey established The Letting Agent in 2015 after over a decade in Dorset's lettings industry. A qualified ARLA member with NFOPP Level 3 certification, she prioritises client relationships and efficient service. Her expertise ensures properties are let quickly to suitable tenants while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Questions
What services do you offer for landlords?
We provide full property management, tenant find, and rent processing services. Our competitive fees include local contractor support and ARLA-accredited standards.
How quickly can you let my property?
Properties are typically let within days due to our 24/7 online advertising and extensive tenant database. We prioritise qualified applicants to minimise vacancy periods.
Are you ARLA accredited?
Yes, we are ARLA Propertymark members with Client Money Protection and participate in the Property Redress Scheme for client security.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Dorset, including Weymouth, Dorchester, and surrounding areas, with in-depth local market knowledge.
How are deposits handled?
Deposits are protected via the Deposit Protection Service custodial scheme, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and secure fund management during tenancies.
Reviews (6)
Steve Alcock
Dec 06, 2021
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Very happy with the service provided to me as landlord. What you get is an experienced local person with personal investment in the business and providing a good service. (Not someone in a flash car and suit behaving as if they are doing you a favour!)
As someone new to letting, Julie clearly explained all that was needed from me, accessed local tradespeople on my behalf to sort pre-tenant requirements, quickly found and checked a tenant, and sorted any initial teething issues. All at a very reasonable rate, compared to others. Would recommend.
As someone new to letting, Julie clearly explained all that was needed from me, accessed local tradespeople on my behalf to sort pre-tenant requirements, quickly found and checked a tenant, and sorted any initial teething issues. All at a very reasonable rate, compared to others. Would recommend.
Susie Frost
Nov 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Exceptional and professional service from Julie. She kept us up to date and gave us honest advice from the start. We needed some recommendations from her for local services, decorator, plumbers etc and all were great. We would not hesitate to recommend Julie from a landlord perspective.
Exceptional and professional service from Julie. She kept us up to date and gave us honest advice from the start. We needed some recommendations from her for local services, decorator, plumbers etc and all were great. We would not hesitate to recommend Julie from a landlord perspective.
Simon Robinson
Nov 07, 2021
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We had a need for a flat in Dorchester for a works contract and luckily we came across Julie at The Letting Agent. We found a fantastic property and ended up staying for 2 years. Any issues we had were quickly dealt with. Routine mainatainace and inspections were well communicated and conducted by local professionals. The hand back of the flat was very smooth, with a fair approach from all sides as to cleaning and wear and tear. I simply couldn't recommend this business more and would like to once again thank Julie for all of her assistance.
Kirstie Powell
Oct 28, 2021
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5 stars all round!! After experiencing other letting agents and the brutal way they treat you due to so many people going for rental properties, I'm so grateful we came across julie at the letting agent the service we received was outstanding from start to finish!.what an amazing business lady you are julie.
Kerrie Dyer
Oct 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
We just started renting a property through the letting agent. Julie has been very helpful throughout the process! Always replied to email very quickly and had all the information needed!
We just started renting a property through the letting agent. Julie has been very helpful throughout the process! Always replied to email very quickly and had all the information needed!
Rhona Buchanan
Oct 02, 2021
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I have found Julie and Roy at The Letting Agent to be most professional, helpful and always quick to respond should I need to contact them. They make me feel confident
when finding new tenants for my property and all that it entails. A big thank you to both for the last 5+ years
of securing good tenants.
when finding new tenants for my property and all that it entails. A big thank you to both for the last 5+ years
of securing good tenants.
