Self Service Lettings Manchester
Confident in meeting, vetting and ensuring great tenants yourself?
Self Service Lettings
Introducing our “lite” service – the more affordable, flexible approach designed for hands-on self-managing landlords who want to get to know their tenants before agreeing to let their property to them.
Our Self Service Lettings option allows Manchester landlords to market their property professionally while keeping full control of viewings, tenant selection, and ongoing tenancy management. Benefit from our professional marketing, and huge reach with access to Rightmove to find your next tenant. In addition, let us handle the paperwork to ensure a legally compliant tenancy agreement whilst giving you the freedom to meet face to face with, and choose your ideal next tenants yourself.
What we do:
Professional photos & listings
Pre-screened tenant leads
Full tenancy setup when you choose your tenant (includes holding deposit collection, referencing, contract management, move-in monies and deposit management)
💷 Just £295 inc VAT – payable only when a tenant applies.
Why Choose Self Service Lettings?
Professional Marketing
We visit your property to take quality photos, write a compelling property advert, and price your rental correctly for the local Manchester market. We advertise across our website, social media platforms and Rightmove to generate as many leads as possible.
Pre-Screened Leads
Every enquiry is checked for employment, income, credit history, guarantors, and lifestyle details – saving you wasted time. We (with applicant’s consent) even soft credit search at this stage – prior to passing any leads over to you.
You Stay in Control
Contact prospective tenants, arrange and conduct viewings yourself and choose the tenant you’re comfortable with. We simply pass on qualified leads immediately as they register with us.
Full Tenancy Setup
Once you’ve selected a tenant, instruct us and we’ll contact them to handle the offer, referencing, contracts, deposits, and compliance for you. Once the legal requirements are fulfilled and contract signed, we’ll let you know so you can arrange to handover the property to your new tenants!
How it Works
Get Your Property Ready
Before marketing, ensure your EPC, Gas Safety, and EICR certificates are up to date. Don’t have them yet? We can arrange everything for you as part of our service.We Create Your Listing
Our team visits to capture professional photos, write your listing, and set a competitive rental price based on the Manchester market.We Market Your Property
Your property will appear on Rightmove, our own website, and across social media channels for maximum exposure.We Screen Tenant Enquiries
Before passing leads to you, we confirm their employment status, annual income, credit history, and whether they have pets, smoke, or need a guarantor. We can even perform soft credit checks at this stage.You Conduct Viewings
You’ll receive pre-qualified leads with names and contact details. Arrange viewings directly and choose your preferred tenant.We Handle Tenancy Setup
Once you’ve chosen a tenant, we take the holding deposit, complete full referencing, draft and send tenancy contracts, collect the first month’s rent and deposit, and lodge the deposit in our protection scheme (or pass the deposit on to you to register in your own Deposit Protection Scheme).
Who This Service Is For
Designed for Hands-On Landlords
✅ Local, hands-on landlords often owning one or two buy-to-let properties, or have the time to manage their properties themselves
✅ Those who prefer managing viewings and tenant relationships themselves
✅ Landlords looking for professional marketing and compliance support without full management fees
✅ Anyone wanting a local, independent alternative to national platforms
If you’re a portfolio landlord or prefer a fully hands-off experience, see our Fully Managed Property Service.
Why Choose Novellus Properties
Local Expertise, Personal Service
We’re not a faceless national platform – we’re Manchester-based letting experts who understand the local market and what tenants are looking for.
Independent, local letting specialists
Real people available immediately by phone, WhatsApp or email
£295 fee only payable when a tenant applies
Full compliance support from start to finish
Advice and guidance whenever you need it
We’ll make sure your property stands out, your tenants are fully vetted, and your letting process runs smoothly.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Self Service Lettings
Pay only when a tenant applies-
INCLUDED
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Property visit, photos, and listing creation
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Rightmove, website & social media marketing
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Tenant pre-screening and lead management
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Full referencing, contracts, and deposit registration
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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
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EPC, Gas Safety, and EICR certification
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Floorplans and virtual tours
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Professional Inventory
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Rent protection cover
Ready to let your property the smart way?
Start self service letting in Manchester today
Combine your hands-on approach with our expert support – and enjoy professional marketing, tenant vetting, and legal setup for just £295!