Letting Agents in Doncaster: Compare Fees and Reviews

We list 54 letting agents covering Doncaster. 11 of them publish a full management fee: from 10% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 12%. Highest rated on Google: The Property Hive, Bessacarr (4.9 from 1,060 reviews), The Property Hive, Edenthorpe (5 from 219 reviews), William H. Brown Lettings, Bawtry (4.9 from 296 reviews).

Doncaster is a South Yorkshire city of around 310,000 people across the wider borough, granted city status in 2022. For landlords, its appeal is straightforward: entry-level prices are among the lowest of any northern city, while rental demand stays steady, which supports strong yields on modest capital. The local economy leans heavily on logistics and distribution, helped by a position on the M18, M180 and A1(M) that has drawn large warehousing and fulfilment operations to the area. Doncaster also carries a long railway heritage and remains a working rail engineering centre. Its station sits on the East Coast Main Line, with direct services reaching London King's Cross in around an hour and a half on the fastest trains, which keeps the city within commuting reach of the capital and well connected to Leeds, Sheffield and the North East. Beyond work and transport, Doncaster is known nationally for the St Leger, the classic horse race run each September at Doncaster Racecourse. Rental stock is varied. Terraced and semi-detached houses in areas such as Balby, Hexthorpe, Wheatley and Bentley suit family tenants and sharers, while the town centre and outlying villages offer flats and larger homes. The result is a market where landlords can buy in cheaply, let quickly and hold for income rather than banking on rapid capital growth. Choosing the right letting agent matters here, since local knowledge of tenant demand by district makes a real difference to void periods and rent achieved.

For Doncaster landlords

Compare 57 verified letting agents serving Doncaster

Average rating 4.6★ across 10,154 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Doncaster

  1. Horton Knights, Doncaster
    4.6★ (163 reviews) · Management 12%
  2. Kembles Estates, Doncaster
    4.7★ (533 reviews) · Management 12%
  3. Northwood, Doncaster
    4.6★ (294 reviews)
  4. Northwood, Hatfield
    4.8★ (110 reviews)
  5. 247 Property Services, Doncaster
    4.5★ (203 reviews)
  6. Alexander Jacob Ltd, Retford
    4.5★ (98 reviews)
  7. Northwood, Thorne
    4.5★ (100 reviews)
  8. Nicholson Estate Agents, Covering Bassetlaw
    4.9★ (177 reviews) · Management 15%
  9. The Property Hive, Bessacarr
    4.9★ (1,060 reviews)
  10. The Property Hive, Edenthorpe
    5.0★ (219 reviews)

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Average letting agent fees across Yorkshire and the Humber

14.2%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£392
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Doncaster is limited, so these are Yorkshire and the Humber averages (202 agents). Fees vary by agent and service level, so compare the agents below for exact quotes. See the UK letting agent fee index for national figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Doncaster?

Of the 11 letting agents covering Doncaster that publish a full management fee, charges run from 10% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 12%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Doncaster have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: The Property Hive, Bessacarr (4.9 from 1,060 reviews); The Property Hive, Edenthorpe (5 from 219 reviews); William H. Brown Lettings, Bawtry (4.9 from 296 reviews). Ratings are weighted by review volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a handful.

Do landlords need a licence to let property in Doncaster?

Doncaster Council operates selective licensing across designated wards historically including Hexthorpe, Stainforth, Bentley and other areas. Verify current scheme scope before letting.

Is there high tenant demand in Doncaster?

Tenant demand in Doncaster is broad, drawn from workers in the city's large logistics and distribution sector, rail and engineering employees, and families seeking affordable homes with good road and rail links. Its position on the East Coast Main Line adds some commuter interest for those working further afield. Well-presented, sensibly priced houses in the popular residential districts usually attract enquiries quickly.

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