Letting your first property made simple.
From rental valuations to tenancy agreements and compliance, PDA Letting guides first-time landlords every step of the way — backed by in-house solicitors.
Get started as a landlord today
Tell us about your property and we'll provide a free rental valuation and compliance review.
- Response within 2 working hours
- Backed by PDA Law Solicitors — in-house legal advice
- Chester's only lettings agency with in-house solicitors
First-time landlords need expert support
Letting your first property involves legal obligations, compliance requirements, and financial decisions. Our in-house solicitors ensure you're protected from day one.
Compliance & Safety
Gas Safety Certificates, EPC ratings, EICR reports, and deposit protection aren't optional — they're legal requirements. We handle all of them.
Learn about compliance requirementsTenant Vetting
We conduct thorough referencing — credit checks, employment verification, and previous landlord references — to find reliable tenants.
Explore our full servicesLegal Protection
Our in-house solicitors draft tenancy agreements, handle deposit disputes, and provide expert advice on your legal obligations as a landlord.
View our fixed feesOngoing Support
From rent collection to maintenance coordination and periodic inspections, we manage everything so you can focus on your investment.
Request your free valuationFirst-time landlords who got it right
Success Story
Sarah M.
Hoole, Chester
Sarah inherited a property and had no prior experience as a landlord. She came to PDA Letting unsure where to start — within six weeks her property was let, compliant, and generating income.
9 days
Void Period
100%
Rent Collection
6 weeks
Time to First Let
Timeline
Week 1
Free rental valuation and compliance review completed
Week 2
Gas Safety, EICR, and EPC certificates arranged
Week 3
Professional photography and Rightmove listing live
Week 4
Tenant referencing completed on preferred applicant
Week 6
Tenancy commenced — deposit registered, rent received
Success Story
James T.
Boughton, Chester
James was relocating for work and needed to let his flat quickly without the stress of managing it himself. PDA Letting handled everything from valuation to move-in day.
7 days
Void Period
100%
Rent Collection
£875 pcm
Achieved Rent
Timeline
Day 1
Valuation booked and rental price agreed at £875 pcm
Day 4
Compliance certificates and professional photos completed
Day 7
Property listed; three viewing requests received same day
Day 12
Tenant offer accepted and referencing underway
Day 19
Tenancy signed by in-house solicitors; keys handed over
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