Letting Agents in Plymouth: Compare Fees and Reviews

We list 51 letting agents covering Plymouth. 16 of them publish a full management fee: from 12% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 15%. Highest rated on Google: Green Park View Limited, Plymouth (4.9 from 242 reviews), Lang Town & Country, Plymstock (4.9 from 223 reviews), haart, Plymouth (4.8 from 839 reviews). Typical rent is around £1,004 a month.

Plymouth is the largest city in Devon and one of the principal cities of the South West, with a population of around 265,000. The city's economy is anchored by HM Naval Base Devonport (the largest naval base in Western Europe, the principal home of the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and a major surface-fleet base), Babcock International's Devonport Royal Dockyard operations, the University of Plymouth (around 19,000 students), University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (Derriford Hospital, the largest hospital in the South West), Princess Yachts (the global luxury yacht builder headquartered in Plymouth), and Plymouth City Council. The city is served by Plymouth railway station (Great Western Railway services to London Paddington in around three hours, plus CrossCountry services to Birmingham, Manchester and Scotland), the A38 trunk road to Exeter and Bristol, and the Tamar Bridge to Cornwall. Housing stock includes Victorian terraces across the central wards, 1930s semis in Mannamead and Hartley, modern apartments in the regenerated Royal William Yard and Sutton Harbour, and family stock in Plympton and Plymstock.

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Compare 93 verified letting agents serving Plymouth

Average rating 4.6★ across 10,367 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Plymouth

  1. Atlantic Keys Ltd
    5.0★ (5 reviews) · Management 9.6%
  2. haart, Plymouth
    4.8★ (839 reviews) · Management 16.8%
  3. Clever, Plymouth
    4.7★ (1,388 reviews)
  4. Mayer Estate Agents, Plympton
    4.9★ (111 reviews)
  5. Bond Oxborough Phillips, Wadebridge
    4.8★ (136 reviews) · Management 12%
  6. Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Ivybridge
    5.0★ (73 reviews)
  7. May Whetter & Grose, St Austell
    4.8★ (195 reviews) · Management 15%
  8. Christopher's South Hams, Ivybridge
    5.0★ (66 reviews)
  9. Falcon Properties, Plymouth
    4.5★ (156 reviews) · Management 14%
  10. Francis Stuart, Plymouth
    4.5★ (289 reviews) · Management 12%

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Average letting agent fees across South West

15.2%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£366
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Plymouth is limited, so these are South West averages (427 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
    £1,004 PCM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Plymouth?

Of the 16 letting agents covering Plymouth that publish a full management fee, charges run from 12% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 15%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Plymouth have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: Green Park View Limited, Plymouth (4.9 from 242 reviews); Lang Town & Country, Plymstock (4.9 from 223 reviews); haart, Plymouth (4.8 from 839 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 Plymouth?

Plymouth City Council does not currently operate a borough-wide selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing requirements apply for properties meeting the relevant thresholds. Check the current Plymouth City Council licensing pages before letting.

Is there high tenant demand in Plymouth?

Plymouth rental demand is anchored by HM Naval Base Devonport (the largest naval base in Western Europe, supporting the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and a major surface-fleet presence), Babcock International's Devonport Royal Dockyard operations, the University of Plymouth (around 19,000 students), University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (Derriford Hospital, the largest hospital in the South West), Princess Yachts, and Plymouth City Council.

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