Number 1 Letting
4.9/5, 231 reviews
97% recommended
96% lettings valuation accuracy
99% lettings fee satisfaction
Awarded LETTING AGENT OF THE YEAR 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 for customer experience! - Five of our staff have also been awarded GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE LETTING AGENTS OF THE YEAR 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021! Here at Number 1 Letting we pride ourselves on the fact we do more than other letting agents, we are a dedicated local letting ... show more Awarded LETTING AGENT OF THE YEAR 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 for customer experience! - Five of our staff have also been awarded GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE LETTING AGENTS OF THE YEAR 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021!

Here at Number 1 Letting we pride ourselves on the fact we do more than other letting agents, we are a dedicated local letting company with experienced staff that deal solely with lettings on a daily basis.

At Number 1 Letting we know every landlord is different with different needs and requirements. We can tailor make packages to suit you and your property, so that you are confident that your home or investment is in safe hands.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 96% 99% £350 £2,600
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
138 1 84 5 0 0 0 0 2 1
Areas covered
  • Pontefract
  • Castleford
  • Selby
  • Kippax
  • Goole
  • Sherburn In Elmet
Address

17-19 Cornmarket
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1AN
01977 799333

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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By: 'Jill'
Aug 09,2022
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Ho what can I say about Dan. He is professional, friendly, he as helped me over the years with problems with my property, he is efficant and sorts my problems out quickly. He keeps me informed of what is happening, and is a joy to ...
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Hi Jill, thanks for the positive review. We're always grateful for your business and I'm glad we deliver for you. Dan is a great member of our team. All the best from Number 1. ...

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Aug 08,2022
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By: 'Anna'
Aug 08,2022
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We have used Number 1 Letting for a number of years for our residential lettings and have had an excellent experience with all their team members Gemma, Stacey, Abbie, Dan, Tracey & Hayley etc, a pleasure to work with them!...
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Glad to hear it, we've quite an extensive team as you know and this helps us to be more organised. All the best from the Number 1 Team. ...

“Dan is a proactive member of his team...”

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Aug 08,2022
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By: 'Deborah'
Aug 08,2022
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I have found Dan to be extremely helpful, honest & timely in providing us with details of buy to let properties....
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Thanks for the great review. We can, as you've stated, help in sourcing properties for landlords to increase their BTL portfolio. To the future...and beyond! ? ...

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Aug 06,2022
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Aug 06,2022
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Really good agents keep landlords well informed and pass on all relevant information and sort problems out as quickly as possible....
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Aug 16, 2022
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Hi, thanks for the great review. As we only do lettings we can focus on whats important as we're not distracted by property sales! All the best from the Number 1 Team! ...

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Aug 05,2022
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By: 'Wendy'
Aug 05,2022
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Gemma and the team assisted our family in getting our wonderful home. All questions were answered in speedy time and our expectations were exceed! We will recommend Number 1 Letting to everyone 😃...
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Thanks for posting the review Wendy. We try very hard to look after our tenants and its great when they recognise that! All the best in your new home from the Team at Number 1. ...

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By: 'Gary Lance'
Aug 05,2022
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Number 1 letting have been fantastic they have found me a tenants for a number of properties for a number of years now and I would trust any other agent to do the job they do. They truly look after me as a landlord and my ...
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Happy tenants = Happy Landlords. Although you are our client its important that we look after the tenants too! Thanks for the review from the Number 1 Team! ...

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Aug 05,2022
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By: 'Janice'
Aug 05,2022
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Very professional and always good communication. They manage to sort out the problems and only approach the landlord when necessary. Always friendly and helpful. Always provide good feedback on all viewings and prospective tenants. Highly recommended....
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Aug 15, 2022
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We try to keep communication to a minimum, after all the reason you use us is so that we deal with issues rather than you! Thanks for you review from the Number 1 Team! ...

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Aug 04,2022
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By: 'Michelle'
Aug 04,2022
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Number 1 Letting has been my letting agent for a number of properties for over 10 years now. During that time they have been very proactive and professional through numerous tenancies. Dan Bolding in particular is excellent at keeping me informed through tenancy changes and day to ...
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Our job is to take the worry/stress away from landlords and it certainly sounds like we’re doing that. Thanks for the review and thanks for highlighting Dan too! All the best from the Number 1 Team. ...

“A fantastic company to work with!...”

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Aug 03,2022
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By: 'Luke'
Aug 03,2022
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Number One Letting have managed numerous properties on my behalf for over three years and the service that I receive is continuously excellent! All of the team are very approachable and always willing to assist with any queries. Rental payments are always made on time, ...
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Luke, you are a star for recommending us, we can’t thank you enough and once again we thank you for your continued business! All the best from the Number 1 Team. ...

“Highly professional service ....”

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Aug 03,2022
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By: 'Samantha'
Aug 03,2022
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Number 1 Lettings are the best agents I've ever worked with. They're a large enough company to always have someone to hand when you need them and small enough to feel like they know you and understand your needs. They are always up to date with ...
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As you know everything is done ‘in house’ which gives us greater control. We also are not distracted by sales as we are purely a lettings company. Thank you so much for your review and we will continue to provide a first class service going forwards. All the best from the Number 1 Team. ...

“I have 6 Properties and in my opinion No 1 le......”

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Aug 03,2022
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By: 'Mr Eric Hudson Mrs Wendy Hudson'
Aug 03,2022
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I have 6 Properties and in my opinion No 1 letting us the very best letting agency in the Pontefract area. I am more than pleased with their performance....
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Many thanks for your review. We are very grateful for your business and will endeavour to provide you with great service going forwards. Thanks for putting your faith in us. All the best from the Number 1 Team. ...

“Gemma provided excellent service and took the......”

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Aug 02,2022
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By: 'Richard Morris'
Aug 02,2022
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Gemma provided excellent service and took the stress out of moving property. We were always called back straight away whenever required....
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Hi Richard, thanks for the great review from all of us at the Number 1 Team! ...

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Aug 02,2022
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Aug 02,2022
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Gemma has been excellent and taken the stress out of moving into our new property. We were always called back quickly when required....
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By: Paul Singleton
Aug 15, 2022
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Because we don’t do sales we can concentrate properly on lettings and this helps tremendously. Thanks for the review and also for the individual praise of Gemma. All the best from the Number 1 Team. ...

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Jul 01,2022
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By: 'Martyn'
Jul 01,2022
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Gemma was very helpful throughout the entire process and helped me and my wife secure our dream place to live....
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By: Paul Singleton
Jul 21, 2022
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Many thanks for giving us a 5* review. It’s a real team effort that goes into getting you moved into your new home but I’m pleased that Gemma stood out for you! All the best in your new home from the Number 1 Team. ...

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May 09,2022
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By: 'Sophie'
May 09,2022
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Very satisfied with Gemma’s help during the rental process. She was easy to communicate with and very helpful. It seemed like the whole team at Number 1 Lettings were highly professional, friendly and capable....
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Jul 21, 2022
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As we only do letting it means we can really focus on what we’re doing without sales as a distraction and as a consequence we have great staff that know what they’re doing and are very capable. I’m glad Gemma stood out for you as a team member and I agree she’s very good at what she does! Thanks for the review and all the best in your new home from the whole team! ...

“Gemma has been an absolute delight to work wi......”

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Mar 23,2022
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By: 'Harriet'
Mar 23,2022
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Gemma has been an absolute delight to work with during our process of renting a property. Compared to other estate agents I’ve used Gemma and the team have been far more helpful and the communication has been amazing. You’ve made our moving experience ...
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Thanks for the great review. Gemma is an experienced member of the team and does a fantastic job. I’m so pleased she made the experience easy for you. All the best in your new home from the Number 1 Team. ...

“Brilliant service by all the staff !...”

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Jan 26,2022
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By: 'Simon'
Jan 26,2022
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Brilliant service by all the staff at no 1 letting, they take all the hassle away and always prompt with responding to you, 1st Letting agent I know that really cares about customer service !!...
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Hi Simon, thanks for the great review. We do care, loads, we’re a family business that wants to grow and by caring we get repeat business (plenty of) and recommendations! We do also have a lot of great landlords and tenants and for that we are grateful. ...

“Everyone I spoke to were helpful. Made the st......”

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Dec 08,2021
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By: 'Chelsea'
Dec 08,2021
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Everyone I spoke to were helpful. Made the stressful task of moving very easy Paul who did the viewing was great answered any questions I had....
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Dec 20, 2021
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Hi Chelsea, thanks for the GREAT REVIEW! I know you’d viewed several properties and kept missing out but we eventually got you into this one. I hope you’re really happy here and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that we look after you. Have a great Christmas! ? ...

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Nov 19,2021
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By: 'Sophie Hardcastle'
Nov 19,2021
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I have rented properties from other estate agents in the past but have never experienced such dedicated, friendly and caring member of staff from number 1 Lettings. Abbie did everything she could for me and made sure we were happy and settled, she literally went above ...
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Nov 22, 2021
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Hi Sophie, we try so hard to keep all our tenants happy and I know Abbie tried so hard to accommodate you too. We all hope that you are happy in your new home. From everyone at Number 1 Letting. ...

“Really speedy and professional service, kept ......”

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Nov 08,2021
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By: 'Craig'
Nov 08,2021
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Really speedy and professional service, kept us well informed during the whole process. Would recommend them to anyone wanting to rent a property....
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By: Paul Singleton
Nov 22, 2021
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Hi Craig, as we’re a dedicated letting agent (not an estate agent that does lettings on the side) it’s much easier for us to concentrate on our tenants. Many thanks for the great review from the Number 1 Team. ...

“From start to finish Number 1 Letting have gi......”

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Aug 03,2021
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By: 'James'
Aug 03,2021
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From start to finish Number 1 Letting have given me an exceptional service. Constant updates and a brilliant result thanks to Abbie and her persistence in getting my property let to the right tenant. Not to mention Nicole who vetted potential tenants and kept me in ...
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Sep 21, 2021
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Hi James, thanks for the fantastic review, we are always there for you and will endeavour to look after you and your property going forwards. All the best from the Number 1 Team. ...

“Excellent service , from all sections of the ......”

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Jun 23,2021
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Abbie
By: 'Tim'
Jun 23,2021
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Excellent service , from all sections of the team, prompt and efficient, very knowledgeable and always helpful. I have used No 1 Letting for many years and wouldn’t use anyone else....
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Sep 21, 2021
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Hi Tim, thanks for putting your confidence in us and thanks for taking the time to post a review telling other people about our services. We will continue to do our very best for you. Kind regards from the Number 1 Team. ...

“1st time landlord...”

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Jun 21,2021
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Abbie
By: 'Jo'
Jun 21,2021
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Number 1 letting have been very informative about all letting aspects, good communication throughout the process would definitely recommend to any one who is wishing to let their property especially if you are new to this process....
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Hi Jo, I’m pleased that you are happy with what we do. We are a dedicated letting agent and NOT an estate agent that does letting on the side. This allows us to specialise in what we do and ultimately provide a better service for our landlords and tenants alike. We appreciate your business. The Number 1 Team. ...

“Great service, Abbie singleton amazing agent ......”

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May 26,2021
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Abbie
By: 'Demmy'
May 26,2021
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Great service, Abbie singleton amazing agent help us so much she is so friendly , any questions or queries or concerns was answered clear and straightforward way , absolutely in love with out new home can't wait to get moved in . Would highly recommend number 1 letting fantastic ...
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Hi Demmy and thanks for posting the great review. Abbie is very passionate about what she does and this has clearly come across in the service that you have received. Hope everything goes well in your new home. The Number 1 Team. ...

“Really impressed with the service we received......”

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Feb 22,2021
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By: 'Zena'
Feb 22,2021
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Really impressed with the service we received right from the start and the speed in which our properties were let. I would definitely use them again,...
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By: Paul Singleton
Feb 23, 2021
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Thanks Zena, I know you’d had them on the market with a different agent previously that struggled letting them and I’m pleased that we got the RESULT for you. Thanks once again for using us. The Number 1 Team. ...

“I can't believe I'm only getting round to thi......”

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Jan 31,2021
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Tracey
By: 'Sarah'
Jan 31,2021
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I can't believe I'm only getting round to this as I totally forgot in all the stress of last year! Abbie and Tracey put so much effort into helping me secure my house last year in the middle of the first lockdown and they were ...
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Feb 04, 2021
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Hi Sarah, better late than never! ?Seriously though we do appreciate your post and it’s nice to hear posts from tenants as well as landlords. I’m sure that we’ll continue to look after you going forwards too! All the best from the Number 1 Team! ...

“We have had Number 1 as our letting agent since July 2019. ......”

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Jan 29,2021
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By: 'Debbie'
Jan 29,2021
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We have had Number 1 as our letting agent since July 2019. Have to say we have been really impressed with the service we have received so far. Professional, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. What more could a landlord want? Well done Number 1 -keep up the great work !...
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We have a great team in Pontefract and enjoy what we do (most of the time ?!). We are the most recommended agent in the area and that is down to landlords like yourself spreading the word! Thank you for the review and all the best for the future from the Number 1 Team! ...

“Great agency with fantastic staff, a pleasure......”

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Jan 27,2021
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Dan
By: 'Vicky'
Jan 27,2021
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Great agency with fantastic staff, a pleasure to deal with, easy to contact and always helpful. Couldn't recommend them enough, we are very happy they are managing our properties. Shout out to Dan, James, Abbie and Stacey....
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Hi Vicky, thanks for the great comments! We have a great team at Number 1 Letting and they all care about the landlords and tenants alike. Without happy landlords we wouldn’t exist so positive reviews like yours help us along the way. ♥️ Many thanks from the Number 1 Team! ...

“I cannot recommend Number 1 letting enough! T......”

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Jan 15,2021
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Dan
By: 'Kat'
Jan 15,2021
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I cannot recommend Number 1 letting enough! They manage my rental property and I would never look anywhere else. The service provided by all employees is top class but I would like to make a special mention to Dan, who in my opinion is a star!! ...
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Dan enjoys what he does and often comes in on his day off! We welcome feedback and always strive to improve and comments like yours are always welcomed! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review and you know where we are if you need us. The Number 1 Team. ...

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By: 'Geoffrey'
Dec 04,2020
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Brilliant service from the outset of instructions to let my property. Friendly efficient staff that secured new tenants quickly and professionally. Can definitely recommend No 1 Lettings to any landlord or tenant....
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We aim to please! In fairness we do try very hard and have a fantastic, dedicated team in Pontefract. We’ve won ‘Letting Agent of the Year’ in Pontefract for the last 5 years running and aim to win it next year as well. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to write a review for us. All the best from The Number 1 Team! ...
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Tenant Fees

TENANT FEES SCHEDULE

NEW ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCIES (ASTs) SIGNED ON OR AFTER 1ST JUNE 2019

Reservation Fee (per tenancy)
One week’s rent. This is to reserve a property. Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Bond (per tenancy. Rent under £50,000 per year)
Five weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Bond (per tenancy. Rent of £50,000 or over per year)
Six weeks’ rent.
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.

Unpaid Rent
Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).

Variation of Contract (Tenant’s Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of Sharer (Tenant’s Request)
£50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early Termination (Tenant’s Request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

Company Lets
£480 (inc. VAT) application and referencing fee per a company let.


Number 1 Letting is part of the following schemes:
Client money protection scheme: Client Money Protection (CMP)
Redress scheme: The Property Ombudsman
Last updated at 06/06/2019, 1:40 PM by James
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.

Complaints Procedure

In the first instance please email our Lettings Manager Tracey Brown at [email protected].
Last updated at 10:14 AM 20/06/2016 by allAgents

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