Landlord Information
Landlord Information & Services in Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire
At DDM Lettings, we provide expert landlord information and services across Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire, helping property owners let their homes with confidence. Whether you’re an experienced investor or letting your first property, our dedicated lettings team is here to guide you through every step.
Why Choose DDM Residential as Your Letting Agent?
As a trusted local letting agent with offices in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Barton, Brigg and Gainsborough, we combine in-depth knowledge of the Lincolnshire rental market with a full range of landlord support services. From property marketing to tenant referencing, deposit protection to ongoing management, we make sure your property is compliant, well-maintained, and delivering the best return.
DDM Lettings are proud to be affiliated with Propertymark, the leading professional body for Estate and Letting Agents. As members of Propertymark, we adhere to the strictest codes of conduct and ethical practices, ensuring that your property is managed by qualified and knowledgeable professionals. Propertymark membership also means we are dedicated to continuous training and development, offering you the highest standard of service. Whether you’re buying, selling, letting, or renting in Northern Lincolnshire and beyond, you can trust DDM to deliver expert guidance and support.
Landlord Services We Offer
We understand that every landlord’s needs are different, so we offer flexible services to suit you:
Tenant Find Service
- Professional marketing across leading property portals
- Accompanied viewings
- Comprehensive tenant referencing and Right to Rent checks
- Preparation of tenancy agreements
Fully Managed Lettings
- Rent collection and monthly statements
- Regular property inspections
- Handling tenant queries and maintenance
- Legal compliance, including EPC, Gas Safety and Electrical Safety Certificates
- End of tenancy check-outs and deposit protection
Portfolio & Investor Support
For landlords with multiple properties, our dedicated portfolio management service helps reduce void periods, streamline maintenance, and keep your investments compliant.
Landlord Fees & Charges
Transparency matters to us. Our landlord fees and charges are clearly explained, with no hidden extras. You can choose between our Tenant Find and Fully Managed packages, depending on how involved you’d like to be in the day-to-day running of your rental.
Landlord Fees
| Number of Properties | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Fee plus vat. Subject to a minimum £58.33 plus vat = £70.00 | 13% | 12% | 11% | 10% |
| Set up & Marketing: Rental valuation, industry guidance & advice for getting your property rental ready. To Let board, quality photographs, floor plans, video tour, viewings, social media advertising, advertising on property portals – Rightmove, On the Market, DDM website, across all 5 DDM branches. Matching applicants from internal database of potential applicants. | £250 | £250 | £250 | £250 |
| Tenancy preparation & check in inventory/schedule of condition Comprehensive credit referencing for tenants/guarantor, Home Office Right to Rent Checks via Legal for Landlords. Preparing comprehensive digital check in inventory report including photographic schedule of condition. Preparing AST & serving all industry compliance documents. Check in appointment with tenants | £200 | £200 | £200 | £200 |
| Tenancy Deposit Scheme Annual deposit protection fee | £50 | £50 | £50 | £50 |
| Check out inventory/schedule of condition Preparing comprehensive digital check out inventory report including photographic schedule of condition. Obtaining quotes & instruction contractors | £200 | £200 | £200 | £200 |
| Withdrawal Fee During a vacant period | £125 | £125 | £125 | £125 |
| Tenant Find Service | |
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Rental valuation, industry guidance & advice for getting your property rental ready. To Let board, quality photographs, floor plans, video tour, viewings, social media advertising, advertising on property portals – Rightmove, On the Market, DDM website, across all 5 DDM branches. Matching applicants from internal database of potential applicants. Comprehensive credit referencing for tenants/guarantors, Home Office Right to Rent Checks via Legal for Landlords. (initial check only) Preparing AST & serving all industry compliance documents. Collecting 1st months’ rent & deposit |
One Months’ Rent Subject to a minimum fee of £750.00 |
| *Optional Inventory/schedule of condition Preparing comprehensive digital check in inventory report including photographic schedule of condition, meter readings. |
£250 |
| *Optional Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Tenant Find deposit protection (every 6 months) |
£30 |
| Withdrawal Fee During a vacant period |
£125 |
NOTE: *All fees are inclusive of VAT apart from the Management Fee
Landlord Compliance & Legal Obligations
Staying compliant with current legislation is essential. As your letting agent, we’ll ensure you meet all your landlord responsibilities, including:
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)
- Electrical Safety Standards (EICR)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Right to Rent checks
- Tenancy deposit protection
We keep up to date with the latest laws so you don’t have to, protecting you from costly fines and ensuring your tenants are safe.
Speak to Our Local Lettings Experts
If you’re a landlord in Lincolnshire or North East Lincolnshire looking for reliable advice, competitive landlord services, and peace of mind, DDM Lettingsl is here to help.
📞 Contact your nearest branch in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Barton, Brigg, or Gainsborough
📩 Request our free Landlord Guide to learn more about letting with us
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Testimonials
Its been quite the journey with DDM, we were originally with another estate agent who were not very professional and then we met Liberty on a viewing, she was so professional and friendly that we decided to move over to DDM and that was nearly 2 years ago!! Liberty & Darryl had no problem selling […]
Claire Hewitt
I have recently both sold and bought a property through DDM and found them to be friendly, helpful and efficient throughout the process from valuation to completion. Thanks go to Gill for her advice about pricing to sell, I had an asking price offer within 3 days of going live, to Darryl for our chit […]
Eleanor Smith
I would like to thank the DDM team in Brigg for their excellent service. It was a long, difficult sale that was quite unique. I would like to mention Liberty and Darryl especially. They have dealt with everything so well. Every step of the journey has been done by actually speaking to all parties concerned, […]
Deborah Shacklock
We have recently completed the sale of our Mums property and would like to say how well we have been looked after by the team at DDM Brigg. Gill came to value and was very reassuring with her advice and knowledge, Liberty has gone above and beyond with her regular updates, always contactable if any […]
Peny Howland
I would like to say a massive thank you to Kate Jeffery. Buying your first home is probably one of the biggest and most daunting things you will ever experience. I didn’t have a clue of what to expect or the process involved in buying a house. However, having Kate at the helm was a […]
Traveling Wilberry
I have just sold my house through DDM residential estate agents in Barton upon Humber. From start to finish their service has been excellent. Emily and Kate were very professional throughout the process and were always on hand to answer any queries I had. A big thank you to you both.
Angela Firminger
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