The 10 Best Letting Agents in Kettering (2026)

We list 27 letting agents covering Kettering. 9 of them publish a full management fee: from 12% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 14.4%. Highest rated on Google: YOUR MOVE Nolan Throw Lettings, Kettering (4.9 from 583 reviews), Results Estate Agents Ltd, Rothwell (4.9 from 165 reviews), Results Estate Agents Ltd (4.9 from 165 reviews). Typical rent is around £925 a month.

Kettering is a market town in North Northamptonshire, in the East Midlands, with a population of around 62,000 (North Northamptonshire unitary authority around 360,000). Kettering railway station is on the Midland Main Line with direct East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras (about 1 hour), Leicester (25 minutes), and Sheffield/Derby. The A14 trunk road runs along the southern edge providing direct access to the M1 and onward to Cambridge and the wider East. The A6 connects north to Market Harborough and south to Northampton. Kettering's industrial heritage (boot and shoe manufacture) has shifted toward distribution and warehousing, the town now hosts one of the UK's largest concentrations of logistics centres including Pets at Home, Argos, Amazon and Sainsbury's national distribution facilities. The Kettering General Hospital is a substantial NHS site. Housing stock includes Victorian terraces around the centre, Edwardian villas on the Stamford Road and London Road corridors, post-war semis through Headlands and Mawsley, and modern developments around the new Cranford and Mawsley estates.

For Kettering landlords

Compare 26 verified letting agents serving Kettering

Average rating 4.7★ across 4,365 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Kettering

  1. Carter Williams Ltd, Burton Latimer
    4.8★ (143 reviews) · Management 12%
  2. Chris George The Estate Agent, Kettering
    4.8★ (293 reviews) · Management 12%
  3. GLS Management Services, Thrapston
    4.5★ (13 reviews) · Management 14.4%
  4. Oscar James, Kettering
    4.7★ (222 reviews) · Management 12%
  5. Pattison Lane, Kettering
    4.7★ (280 reviews)
  6. Sharman Quinney, Thrapston
    4.7★ (127 reviews) · Management 15.6%
  7. Simon & Co, Rothwell
    4.7★ (135 reviews)
  8. Simpson & Partners, Kettering
    4.6★ (260 reviews) · Management 14.4%
  9. Simpson & Partners, Thrapston
    4.5★ (129 reviews) · Management 14.4%
  10. Berrys, Kettering
    5.0★ (43 reviews) · Management 18%

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Average letting agent fees across East Midlands

13.8%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£435
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Kettering is limited, so these are East Midlands averages (216 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.

  • Average Rent
    £925 PCM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Kettering?

Of the 9 letting agents covering Kettering that publish a full management fee, charges run from 12% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 14.4%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Kettering have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: YOUR MOVE Nolan Throw Lettings, Kettering (4.9 from 583 reviews); Results Estate Agents Ltd, Rothwell (4.9 from 165 reviews); Results Estate Agents Ltd (4.9 from 165 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 Kettering?

North Northamptonshire Council does not currently operate selective licensing in Kettering. Mandatory HMO only.

Is there high tenant demand in Kettering?

Kettering demand: Kettering General Hospital, Weetabix Ltd HQ (Burton Latimer), logistics cluster (M1 corridor), London commuter base.

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