Landlords, it's time to invest in Upminster

Owning a property and renting it out can be a lucrative way to invest. Rent generated from tenants creates tangible income and the longer a property is owned the more likely it is to go up in value.

History has proved that bricks & mortar has offered excellent returns in the UK for those prepared to invest over the medium to longer term and this trend is expected to continue in the future as demand for property in the UK far outstrips supply.

Across Essex, rents continue to increase and there are lucrative capital growth returns to be enjoyed.

In and around Upminster, average selling prices have increased by more than 95%* over the last 20 years and there are certainly no signs of this slowing down especially as the area will enjoy significant investment and regeneration.

Back in 2004 the average price paid for a property in or around Upminster was £272,638.05 and if retained for say 20 years the value would have increased by £259,143.95*.

With over 57 years of experience in sales and lettings, Beresfords is proud to be a trusted name in the property market.

At our Upminster branch, Lettings Manager Lauren brings extensive industry expertise to the team. Her in-depth knowledge and hands-on leadership ensure that you receive expert guidance and tailored advice—especially when it comes to making informed property investment decisions.

Lettings Manager

LaurenTaylor

Call 01708 222211

There is no reason why landlords should not enjoy favourable returns from their rental investment whilst responsible tenants are able to feel at home whilst in occupation.

However, making the right choice of letting agent is a crucial part of the process. A credible letting agent will provide professional advice and deal swiftly and effectively with any issues which may arise both prior to, and during an active tenancy.
Here are 10 reasons why Beresfords are well placed to deliver the best results for you.

Confidence & Trust

We are an Independent family-owned business which has been operating successfully in and around Essex for almost 60 years. Annually we let more than 1,500 properties, our staff are suitably qualified and equipped to provide both landlords and tenants with accurate and reliable advice. As an multi-award-winning agency, we are proud of the quality of service that we provide to our customers and this is reinforced by more than 700 5-star customer reviews.

Professionals or Pretenders?

Landlords and tenants should always try to work with a ‘fully regulated’ letting agent. Why? Because they adhere to a strict code of professional conduct and all rent and deposit monies processed by them will be automatically protected. Sadly, ‘unregulated agents’ offer no such guarantees.

Experienced & Long-Standing Members of Staff

Our staff who would be advising you retain extensive experience within residential lettings and specialise solely in this field. Although not compulsory across our industry, Beresfords personnel also hold relevant professional qualifications to ensure that our clients receive the best possible advice.

Extensive Coverage

With a network of 17 branches spread across Essex and into parts of Greater London, we can offer landlords access to thousands of pre-vetted tenants. From a tenant’s perspective, Beresfords offer properties for rent in all shapes and sizes within a wide-ranging price range and across a large geographical area.

Professional Marketing of a Rental Property

Our client’s rental properties are promoted across numerous prominent property portals. We also produce a video which provides prospective tenants with a visual overview of the relevant property both internally and externally.

Comprehensive Tenant Referencing

Some letting agents conduct basic levels of ‘ in house’ referencing on prospective tenants. However, in our opinion this is certainly not in a landlords’ best interest. At Beresfords we use a specialist referencing company who conduct extensive checks which in turn ensures that we source the best quality tenants for our clients. From a tenant’s perspective, once approved they then stand out as ‘blue chip’ candidates for any properties becoming available for rent.

Your Own Dedicated Property Manager

During an active tenancy if landlords and tenants have any queries, they will not be put in touch with someone in a call centre environment. At Beresfords they would have one central point of contact who has a detailed understanding of the property concerned. The Property Manager will pro-actively deal with any queries which may arise, and keep all relevant parties regularly updated throughout.

Looking After the Rental Property

Our team of ‘in house’ Property Inspection Clerks produce a detailed condition report (Inventory) upon commencement of a new tenancy and then visit the property periodically throughout to make sure it is being well cared for. They will also help tenants with any related queries they may raise and deal with any deposit negotiations at the end of a tenancy.

Meeting all Legal Requirements

Compliance within the lettings industry is ever changing and it can often be challenging for both landlords and tenants to remain fully up to date. That’s where a ‘regulated’ agent steps in, being able to advise clients appropriately on an ongoing basis. Failing to comply can lead to potential prosecution and financial penalties for landlords so that’s where we help to provide the relevant guidance and support required.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

We're proud of our proven track record spanning 5 decades we are confident that genuine feedback from our landlords and tenants reinforce our ability to deliver positive results for you. We have a 4.8 rating on leading review platforms with more than 700 5-star reviews.