The 10 Best Letting Agents in Nottingham (2026)

We list 77 letting agents covering Nottingham. 24 of them publish a full management fee: from 5% to 15.6% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 12%. Highest rated on Google: David James Estate Agents, Mapperley (4.9 from 2,319 reviews), Robert Ellis Lettings & Management, Beeston (4.9 from 1,620 reviews), Robert Ellis, Stapleford (4.9 from 1,206 reviews).

Nottingham is one of the major regional cities of the East Midlands with a population of around 330,000 and a wider metropolitan area of approximately 750,000. The city's economy is anchored by the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University (collectively around 65,000 students), Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital), Experian (FTSE 100 data services, headquartered in Nottingham), Boots UK (headquartered at Beeston just outside the city, Boots is one of the largest single employment sites in the country), Capital One's UK operations, Speedo, the HMRC operations in central Nottingham, and Nottingham City Council. The city is served by Nottingham railway station (East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras in around two hours, plus CrossCountry to Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield), the Nottingham Express Transit tram (three lines covering the central and southern parts of the city), East Midlands Airport (a short drive south), and the M1 motorway. Housing stock includes new-build apartments around the Lace Market and the city centre, Victorian terraces in the Lenton and Radford student belt, 1930s semis across Mapperley and Wollaton, premium villas in West Bridgford and The Park, and ex-council estates in some northern wards.

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Compare 79 verified letting agents serving Nottingham

Average rating 4.7★ across 22,687 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Nottingham

  1. HC LETTINGS LTD, Arnold
    4.7★ (74 reviews) · Management 12%
  2. Bairstow Eves Lettings, Beeston
    4.8★ (717 reviews)
  3. Bairstow Eves Lettings, Carlton
    4.9★ (194 reviews)
  4. Bairstow Eves Lettings, Sutton in Ashfield
    4.9★ (535 reviews)
  5. David James Estate Agents, Mapperley
    4.9★ (2,319 reviews)
  6. Bairstow Eves Lettings, Hucknall
    4.8★ (171 reviews)
  7. Bairstow Eves Lettings, Nottingham
    4.7★ (1,021 reviews)
  8. Lesley Greaves Estate Agents, Nottingham
    4.8★ (84 reviews) · Management 10.8%
  9. Lighthouse Estate Agents, Kirkby-In-Ashfield
    4.6★ (97 reviews)
  10. Argyle Property Associates, Beeston, Bramcote and Chilwell
    4.9★ (43 reviews)

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Average letting agent fees across East Midlands

13.7%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£435
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Nottingham is limited, so these are East Midlands averages (221 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 Nottingham?

Of the 24 letting agents covering Nottingham that publish a full management fee, charges run from 5% to 15.6% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 12%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Nottingham have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: David James Estate Agents, Mapperley (4.9 from 2,319 reviews); Robert Ellis Lettings & Management, Beeston (4.9 from 1,620 reviews); Robert Ellis, Stapleford (4.9 from 1,206 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 Nottingham?

Nottingham City Council has operated a high-coverage selective licensing scheme for several years (originally close to city-wide, with subsequent renewals and adjustments). Every Nottingham landlord must check the current Nottingham City Council selective licensing position on a property-specific basis before letting. Additional HMO licensing applies in many parts of the city alongside the national mandatory HMO regime.

Is there high tenant demand in Nottingham?

Nottingham rental demand is anchored by the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University (collectively around 65,000 students), Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Experian (FTSE 100), Boots UK (headquartered at Beeston, one of the largest single employment sites in the country), Capital One's UK operations, Speedo, the HMRC operations in central Nottingham, Nottingham City Council, and a substantial creative-and-tech cluster.

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