Market Insights
Chestertons lettings market update - August 2026
10/09/2026
Tenant activity was on the rise in August 2026, as more landlords brought properties to London’s rental market three months after the Renters’ Rights Act went live.
A fully managed service for landlords who want their property looked after properly with less day to day involvement and greater confidence that everything is under control.
Owning a rental property should feel straightforward. In reality, tenancy management, compliance, maintenance and communication can quickly become time consuming.
Premier Management removes that responsibility from your day to day. We manage the detail, resolve issues as they arise and keep you informed in a clear structured way so you always know your property is being looked after properly.
Our service is built around clear, consistent support for landlords, ensuring every aspect of property management is handled with care, experience and attention to detail.
Dedicated manager for all your property needs
ARLA Property Mark qualified
Over 150 years combined experience
Property acquisition and sourcing service
24-hour tenant helpline
Approved contractors
35+ London branches
High level of tenant loyalty
Rental income management
Management only
For landlords who let privately, via another agent or wish to transfer management mid-tenancy. This service provides a comprehensive day-to-day property management and rent collection service for landlords. You can instruct us at any stage. From that point we take responsibility for the day to day running of your property including rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, and compliance.
If you have let your property privately or through a lettings agent, your Chestertons property manager will work closely with you, or the other agent, to ensure a smooth handover and handle the management of the property on your behalf. We will also administer all your legal and financial obligations ensuring a time efficient and seamless transition.
Professional portfolio management
A structured way to manage multiple rental properties under one service. For landlords with three or more properties, this brings everything into one place, reducing complexity and saving time, especially across London.
Instead of multiple contacts or fragmented processes, you have one point of responsibility. Your dedicated consultant oversees day to day management, coordinates maintenance and compliance, and ensures consistent handling across all properties.
This service is also available outside our core areas within the M25, allowing landlords to consolidate management across a wider portfolio.
A wide-ranging tenancy and management service for busy landlords. One of our property management consultants will be appointed as your single point of contact and will seamlessly manage the letting of your property, instructing other agents and submitting all offers received from suitable tenants. As part of this service, we will manage the referencing process, produce and execute all tenancy documentation and ensure all landlord legal obligations are met. This service is also popular with existing clients who have a property to let and manage outside of our geographical areas*. (*within the M25)
Property sourcing
The efficient and informed way to grow your portfolio or buy your new home*. Get access to your own personal expert with an in-depth understanding of the London property market, helping to make sure that you purchase the right property, at the right price, in the right area. With access to a network of 35+ Chestertons’ offices and a working relationship with some of London’s most respected property developers and estate agencies, our team will source both on and off market properties for buyers. (*within the M25)
Refurbishment and interior
Whether you are looking to sell or let your property, or have just moved in, we can help. Our Refurbishment Service offers clients a bespoke package ensuring that their property stands out from the crowd, whilst maximising its sales or rental value. Our dedicated team will arrange and oversee the project on your behalf, whether that be dressing the property, providing hire furniture or overseeing large scale building works and alterations. View our refurbishment brochure here.
Communal building management
Our communal management service is designed for freeholders who retain full ownership of a building and appoint Chestertons to manage all its properties. This creates a fully integrated approach, with direct resident contact and oversight of shared spaces, maintenance, and compliance with all current safety regulations. We work closely with residents to resolve issues quickly, ensuring communal areas are well-presented and professionally maintained.
Our services cover
Daily building care
Routine inspections with reports issued to clients
Cleaning, gardening and grounds maintenance
Management of access systems, lighting, lifts and shared amenities
Health, safety & compliance
Fire safety oversight and emergency system checks
Risk assessments: general, fire, asbestos and legionella
Compliance monitoring and regulatory record keeping
Repairs & maintenance
Planned and reactive maintenance
Contractor coordination and quality control
Monitoring of communal mechanical and electrical systems
Contractor management
Tendering and procurement
Performance monitoring
24/7 emergency response
Resident support
Dedicated property manager
Direct, consistent resident communication
Resident engagement and meeting support
By removing the need for third-party block managers, we streamline communication, accelerate decision-making, and deliver a consistently higher standard of service for both freeholders and residents.
Our Short Lets team provides a structured, hands-on service designed to give landlords flexibility, stronger rental performance, and complete peace of mind.
Our Short Lets team manages every stage of the process, from marketing and bookings through to guest communication and property oversight. The aim is straightforward: to maximise returns while keeping day-to-day involvement for you to a minimum.
Guests benefit from round the clock support, so any issues are dealt with promptly at any time of day or night. Behind the scenes, a dedicated short lets property manager oversees all maintenance and repairs, ensuring work is handled quickly and to a consistent standard.
For landlords, this means reliable income, professional management, and the reassurance that every detail is being looked after properly.
Service benefits
See below the benefits included within each of our services:
Patrick joined Chestertons in 2001 and during his time has successfully managed various types of properties/portfolios across London. He is well equipped to deal with complicated situations and is passionate about providing a highly professional service for his clients.
Pippa began working in property and account management in 2007, specialising in Health and Safety, HMO and additional licensing. She is also heavily involved in our refurbishment services assisting clients from minor improvements to full refurbishments maximising their investments and return
Nicola has worked in the property industry since 2002, and joined Chestertons in 2006. In her role as Head of Premier Property Management department, she prides herself in building strong client relationships and being able to match each client to one of the experienced Property Managers.
Michelle has been in the property industry since 2003 and has a wealth of experience managing assets for clients of a varied and vast portfolio, from block management and commercial systems to new and accidental landlords. She prides herself in staying up to date with legislation and assisting her clients with the many changes over the years and helping them with their challenges.
“I’ve bought two flats through Chestertons and they let and managed all five of my properties. At every stage of the process they’ve been excellent and once you have found a tenant it is very important that the management process is as smooth as possible in order to avoid unnecessary problems and potentially losing clients. Premier Property Management have always resolved everything in the most efficient and pragmatic way. I have always found them completely trustworthy and so I have no hesitation recommending them.” Buyer and landlord, Do - Little Venice
