The 10 Best Letting Agents in Portsmouth (2026)

We list 71 letting agents covering Portsmouth. 18 of them publish a full management fee: from 9.6% to 19.2% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 15%. Highest rated on Google: Bernards Estate and Lettings Agents (5 from 264 reviews), Lawson Rose (4.9 from 316 reviews), Bushnell Porter (5 from 108 reviews).

Portsmouth is the only English city situated on an island (Portsea Island) and the most densely-populated city outside London, with a population of around 210,000 on the island itself and a wider Portsmouth conurbation of approximately 450,000. The city's economy is anchored by the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base (the city's historic and continuing role as the principal home of the Royal Navy surface fleet), BAE Systems Maritime (the Portsmouth shipyard), the University of Portsmouth (around 25,000 students), Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (Queen Alexandra Hospital), IBM, Portsmouth City Council, and the Wightlink and Hovertravel ferry operations to the Isle of Wight. The city is served by Portsmouth & Southsea railway station and Portsmouth Harbour station (South Western Railway services to London Waterloo in around 1 hour 30 minutes, plus Great Western Railway services), the M27 motorway, and the A3 to London. Housing stock is dominated by Victorian terraces across the central wards, with 1930s semis in Cosham and Drayton, modern apartments in Gunwharf Quays and the Tipner regeneration, and premium Edwardian villas in Southsea.

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Compare 115 verified letting agents serving Portsmouth

Average rating 4.6★ across 13,445 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Portsmouth

  1. Jeffries & Dibbens Estate and Lettings Agents
    4.9★ (125 reviews)
  2. Northwood
    4.8★ (356 reviews)
  3. Borland & Borland
    4.5★ (44 reviews)
  4. GD3 Property
    4.1★ (148 reviews) · Management 14.4%
  5. Jeffries & Dibbens Estate and Lettings Agents
    4.5★ (60 reviews)
  6. Lawson Rose
    4.9★ (316 reviews)
  7. Steve Grantham Bespoke
    5.0★ (276 reviews)
  8. Treagust & Co
    5.0★ (159 reviews)
  9. Jeffries & Dibbens Estate and Lettings Agents
    4.4★ (57 reviews)
  10. Lancasters
    4.8★ (116 reviews) · Management 14.4%

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Average letting agent fees across South East

15.2%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£407
Typical setup fee

Town-level data for Portsmouth is limited, so these are South East averages (507 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 Portsmouth?

Of the 18 letting agents covering Portsmouth that publish a full management fee, charges run from 9.6% 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 Portsmouth have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: Bernards Estate and Lettings Agents (5 from 264 reviews); Lawson Rose (4.9 from 316 reviews); Bushnell Porter (5 from 108 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 Portsmouth?

Portsmouth City Council operates additional HMO licensing covering substantial parts of the city, alongside selective licensing in specific designated areas. Check the current Portsmouth City Council licensing pages for exact street boundaries and fee schedule before letting.

Is there high tenant demand in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth rental demand is anchored by the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Excellent, HMS Nelson, the surface fleet basing and supporting infrastructure), BAE Systems Maritime (Portsmouth shipyard), the University of Portsmouth (around 25,000 students), Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (Queen Alexandra Hospital), IBM, Portsmouth City Council, and the Isle of Wight ferry operations.

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