Letting Agents in Tavistock: Compare Fees and Reviews

Tavistock is a stannary town on the western edge of Dartmoor, and the moor is what landlords tend to overread. The tourist traffic is real, but the town itself functions mostly as a Plymouth commuter base and a place people retire to, so the letting market here is a settled residential one rather than a seasonal one. The centre is built in the greenish Hurdwick stone that gives the town its particular look, around Bedford Square and the Pannier Market, with the canal and the mining heritage of the World Heritage Site running through it. Housing runs from Victorian and estate-built terraces near the middle to interwar and post-war housing at Whitchurch and up towards Mount Tavy, then newer development along the Callington Road side. Mount Kelly brings staff and school families into the equation. Out in the villages, Mary Tavy, Peter Tavy, Lamerton, Gulworthy and Chillaton offer cottages and converted farm buildings that suit a different tenant again. There is no station in Tavistock. The A386 carries everything south to Plymouth, which is where people catch the main line and where a large share of the town works. That road is the single most important thing about the town's rental appeal. You get Plymouth commuters, health and education staff, families choosing the schools, and a strong older contingent downsizing in from the villages. Tenancies here tend to be long. The practical consequence for a landlord is that voids are expensive precisely because they are rare, so judge an agent on how carefully they choose and how well they hold on to a good tenant.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide for landlords in Tavistock. Whether you are looking for the best letting agent fees or detailed market insights, we have the data to help you succeed.

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Compare 19 verified letting agents serving Tavistock

Average rating 4.8★ across 715 verified Google reviews.

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Top letting agents serving Tavistock

  1. Atlantic Keys Ltd
    5.0★ (5 reviews) · Management 9.6%
  2. Fulfords Estate Agents Tavistock
    4.8★ (61 reviews) · Management 15.6%
  3. Bond Oxborough Phillips - Estate Agents Tavistock
    5.0★ (121 reviews) · Management 12%
  4. Miller Town & Country Estate Agents in Tavistock
    4.9★ (182 reviews)
  5. Stags Estate Agents Tavistock
    4.9★ (130 reviews) · Management 15%
  6. Kirby Estate Agents in Tavistock
    4.8★ (49 reviews)
  7. View Property
    4.9★ (46 reviews)
  8. GB Property Management & Lettings
    4.1★ (68 reviews) · Management 15%
  9. Francis Stuart Lettings Ltd
    4.2★ (33 reviews) · Management 12%
  10. Salisburys
    4.4★ (18 reviews)

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Average letting agent fees in Tavistock

14.5%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£402
Typical setup fee

Based on 8 local agents in and around Tavistock that publish their fees. 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.

Local Market Insights & Statistics

Tavistock's rental market behaves as a settled residential one, driven by its role as a Plymouth commuter base and a popular place to retire, rather than by Dartmoor tourism. The Hurdwick-stone centre around Bedford Square and the Pannier Market holds Victorian and estate-built terraces, with interwar and post-war housing at Whitchurch and Mount Tavy and newer development along the Callington Road side. Mount Kelly School brings staff and school families into the pool, while villages such as Mary Tavy, Lamerton and Gulworthy offer cottages and converted farm buildings. With no railway station, the A386 south to Plymouth is the single most important influence on rental appeal. Tenancies here are typically long, which makes the occasional void expensive.

  • Average Rent
    £1,014 PCM
  • Average Yield
    5.07%
  • Property Price
    £246,786

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Tavistock?

Letting agents in Tavistock typically charge landlords between 8% and 15% of monthly rent for fully managed lettings, or a one-off fee of 4% to 8% of annual rent for tenant-find only. Our UK letting agent fee index shows the latest national figures. Fees vary by property type and service level.

What is the difference between fully managed and tenant-find in Tavistock?

Fully managed letting in Tavistock means the agent handles the whole property: tenant find, rent collection, repairs, inspections and end-of-tenancy, for 10–15% of monthly rent. Tenant-find only secures a tenant and hands the property back to the landlord for a one-off 4–8% fee. Full management suits hands-off landlords.

Can I negotiate letting agent fees in Tavistock?

Yes, most letting agents in Tavistock will reduce fees by 1–2% for landlords with multiple properties or longer agreements. Always request a written quote and ask for a discount before signing. Agents who refuse to disclose fees in writing should be avoided. ARLA Propertymark members are typically more transparent on pricing.

How do I find a good letting agent in Tavistock?

Compare Tavistock letting agents on fees, verified Google reviews, and professional credentials. Look for ARLA Propertymark or Property Ombudsman membership, ignore agents with fewer than 10 reviews, and always request fee breakdowns in writing. No agent can pay for a higher position on AgentCheck: agents are ranked on rating, review count, transparency and profile completeness.

What is the average rental yield in Tavistock?

The average rental yield in Tavistock is currently around 5.07%, making it a stable area for buy-to-let investors. Yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price. Higher-yield areas are typically further from London with lower property values relative to rent.

Is there high tenant demand in Tavistock?

Demand in Tavistock comes from Plymouth commuters using the A386, NHS Devon and West Devon Borough Council employees, Mount Kelly School staff and families, and households choosing the town for its schools. A strong contingent of older tenants downsizing from the surrounding villages adds further depth. Long tenancies are the norm, so voids are rare but costly, and landlords are best served by an agent who selects carefully and retains good tenants.

How We Research and Rank Letting Agents

AgentCheck is a comparison platform. The information on this page is compiled from multiple verified sources and scored algorithmically. No agent can pay for a higher position. Some agents listed here, including Let Correct branches, have a commercial relationship with AgentCheck, and it plays no part in where they appear. Our full methodology is set out below so you can assess the data for yourself.

How Rankings Are Determined

Agents are listed in two groups. First come agents with an established track record: a complete profile (contact details, website and location all published), a Google rating of 4.0 or better and at least three Google reviews. Every other agent serving the area follows. Nobody can buy their way into the first group.

Inside both groups agents are ordered by a quality score built from four signals:

  1. Google rating: star rating sourced from Google Places. Ratings built on only a few reviews are pulled towards the average until more reviews arrive, so five reviews cannot beat fifty.
  2. Review count: the volume of Google reviews, indicating an established track record.
  3. Transparency: whether the agent has claimed its profile, publishes its fees, has had those fees confirmed, and names its redress scheme and client money protection. This is the one signal an agent can improve directly, and every part of it helps landlords compare.
  4. Profile completeness: whether contact details, website and location are published.

The score contains no commercial component. Paying for a subscription does not raise it. Claiming a profile raises it only through transparency, which is free to every agent. As more agents claim their profiles and publish their fees, rating and reviews decide more of the order.

Data Sources

  • Agent Self-Submissions: Letting agents provide their fee schedules, service inclusions, and business details directly through the AgentCheck platform. Submitted data is reviewed editorially before publication.
  • Google Places API: Business ratings, review counts, address, and contact details are sourced from the Google Places API and cross-checked against agent-provided data.
  • Public Rental Market Data: Average rent and yield figures are derived from publicly available property market datasets and are reviewed periodically for accuracy. They are indicative and may not reflect micro-local variation.
  • Local Authority Licensing Registers: Selective licensing and HMO licensing information is sourced from publicly available local authority publications and the MHCLG selective licensing database where available.
  • Direct Landlord Enquiries: Anonymised demand signals from landlord search and enquiry patterns on AgentCheck are used to calibrate the investor demand score for each area.

Limitations & Disclaimers

  • Coverage: Listings are most comprehensive in areas where five or more agents have been indexed. In smaller or rural markets the list may not be exhaustive.
  • Yield & rent figures: Average yield and rent statistics are indicative. Actual investment returns depend on property type, condition, tenant profile, and local micro-conditions that aggregate data cannot capture.
  • Google reviews: Review counts and ratings reflect publicly submitted Google reviews across all aspects of an agent's service and may include reviews unrelated to lettings specifically.
  • Fee data currency: Agent fee data reflects the most recently submitted figures. Always request a written fee schedule directly from any agent before signing a management agreement.
  • Commercial relationships: Some agents listed here, including Let Correct branches, have a commercial relationship with AgentCheck. It plays no part in where they appear. The order of this list is set by the quality score described above.
  • Unverified agents: Some agents have been discovered from public sources but not yet claimed or formally verified. Data accuracy for unclaimed profiles depends on public source quality.

Review Cadence & Editorial Independence

Area pages are reviewed by a property specialist every six months, or sooner where significant market changes are detected. The date of the most recent review is shown above.

AgentCheck is independently operated. Rankings are produced algorithmically from objective signals. No agent can pay for a higher position. Agents may subscribe to premium features (such as enhanced profile display), but subscription status does not alter the underlying ranking score. Editorial content is produced without commercial direction from any individual agent or industry body.

Reviewed by

AgentCheck Editorial Team

Property Specialist, AgentCheck

Last reviewed: 6 June 2026

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