Very professional and helpful, with easy contact for any questions.
Gordon Ellis · 1 week ago
Letting agents in
Godmanchester.
An independent letting agency covering Godmanchester and the surrounding PE29 from our office on Brampton High Street. Three transparent service tiers, full Renters' Rights Act 2026 compliance, smaller managed portfolio.
22A High Street, Brampton, PE28 4TH · 01480 436161
Three ways we let homes in Godmanchester.
Tenant Find
8% + VAT
one off, of first year's rent
Marketing, viewings, referencing, deposit registration, tenancy paperwork. You take over rent collection and day to day management from move in.
- Professional photography
- Rightmove + OnTheMarket listing
- Viewings managed by us
- Referencing (credit, employment, prior landlord)
- AST drawn up post Renters' Rights Act 2026
- Deposit registration with DPS
Rent Collection
10% + VAT
ongoing, monthly
Tenant Find plus monthly rent collection, statements and arrears chasing. You handle maintenance and compliance.
- Everything in Tenant Find
- Monthly rent collection
- Monthly statement to landlord
- Arrears chasing
- Annual rent review (Section 13)
- End of tenancy deposit handling
Most popular
Fully Managed
12% + VAT
ongoing, monthly
Everything end to end. Compliance scheduling, maintenance, mid tenancy inspections, emergency line. The hands off option for landlords.
- Everything in Rent Collection
- Mid tenancy inspections
- Gas / EICR / EPC scheduling
- Maintenance triage + vetted contractors
- Out of hours emergency line for tenants
- Deposit dispute handling if needed
All tiers include a one off setup fee of £795 + VAT covering inventory, EPC liaison, deposit registration, AML and tenancy paperwork. No mark ups on maintenance.
A settled, sought after rental market. Pick the agent who knows it.
Godmanchester sits immediately across the Great Ouse from Huntingdon, which gives it the best of both: a settled, characterful town to live in, and the under ten minute run to Huntingdon Station with London King's Cross around 50 minutes away. Tenants who could rent in Huntingdon often pay a little more to be in Godmanchester for exactly that reason.
That steady demand attracts plenty of letting agents, with varying degrees of attention per landlord. We're deliberately at the smaller, more involved end: limited managed portfolio, a named property manager per property, and a direct line for both tenants and landlords. Less scale, more care.
Practically, our Godmanchester lettings coverage spans the town and the riverside streets around it. We handle period cottages near the centre, family homes in the Bridge Academy catchment, and modern houses on the newer developments. We'll tell you up front what kind of tenant your property will attract and what realistic monthly rent looks like.
The new lettings regime, handled.
Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026. All new tenancies are now open ended periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act 2026, with mandatory grounds for possession, the Decent Homes standard, and Section 13 rent reviews replacing the old fixed term renewal model. Every tenancy we set up uses the post Act framework from day one.
4.7-star average from 111 Google reviews.
4.7
Based on 111 Google reviews, verified and uneditable by us.
Can you stop to send email regarding your Villager Estate which I have already unsubscribed and still again receiving ?. I asked you for the selling my property in St Ives which clearly you are not interested in anyway it could be good for you . You came to my house changing your fee from previously mentioned from Ms Gail and frankly I felt not nice from you . If you are not interested say so and do not being dis honest Thanks
James Tracker · 1 week ago
I had a fantastic experience working with Fiona! As a military member, the home-buying process can feel especially complicated with all the moving pieces, but she made everything incredibly easy and stress-free from start to finish. She was always responsive, knowledgeable, and there whenever I had questions. Fiona really understood our situation and made the entire process feel smooth and straightforward. I’d highly recommend her to any military members or families looking for a realtor who is reliable, professional, and genuinely cares about making the experience as easy as possible. Thank you, Fiona!
Geo Scorpion · 3 weeks ago
Gail has been great in helping us look at homes to buy. She was able to help us creatively think about redesign and flow. So helpful as we consider merits of each house
Jonathan Lederman · 1 month ago
We have found that everyone at villagers homes have been fantastic, providing an extremely professional service and genuine nice people. We have been delighted with the process, from the marketing of our property, which in our opinion the brochures produced are fantastic to dealing with potential buyers. We would always recommend to anyone looking at buying or selling.
Matthew Dorrell · 2 months ago
Common questions from landlords.
Are you Renters' Rights Act 2026 compliant?
Yes. Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026 and the periodic tenancy regime is now the default. Every tenancy we set up uses the post Act framework: open ended periodic tenancies, Section 13 rent reviews, mandatory grounds for possession, and Decent Homes standards. We brief every managed landlord in writing when rules change.
What does it cost to let a property through you in Godmanchester?
Three tiers: Tenant Find at 8% + VAT of the first year's rent (one off), Rent Collection at 10% + VAT (monthly), Fully Managed at 12% + VAT (monthly), the option most of our landlords choose. All include a £795 + VAT one off setup fee covering inventory, EPC liaison, deposit registration, AML and tenancy paperwork. No mark ups on maintenance.
Do tenants pay any fees?
Only what the Tenant Fees Act 2019 explicitly permits: holding deposit (one week's rent, offset against first month), security deposit (capped at five weeks' rent for rents under £50,000/year), first month's rent. No referencing, admin or check in fees.
How quickly will my Godmanchester property be let?
Most correctly priced Godmanchester rentals are let in 2 to 4 weeks of listing. Period homes and family houses near the Meadows and the Bridge Academy catchment go fastest, helped by the under ten minute run to Huntingdon Station. Smaller flats vary depending on condition and finish.
Do you handle HMOs?
Yes, including the regulatory side: HMO licence applications (where required), room by room safety checks, mandatory amenity standards, and the additional fire safety requirements that apply to licensed HMOs. We'll tell you up front whether your property qualifies and what the licensing position is.
What about empty rental periods (voids)?
We market 2 to 4 weeks before tenancy end where the existing tenant is leaving, and we work hard on tenancy retention via mid tenancy inspections, prompt maintenance and Section 13 rent reviews pitched at realistic levels. Across our managed portfolio, average void periods sit well below the regional average.
Can I switch to you mid tenancy from another agent?
Yes. We handle the handover end to end: liaison with the outgoing agent, deposit re registration (or in place transfer where the scheme allows), tenant communication, and a fresh inventory if the existing one is thin. Most switches complete within 2 to 3 weeks of instruction.
Are you regulated?
Yes. Members of The Property Ombudsman, Trading Standards Approved, Client Money Protection through Client Money Protect (CMP), DPS Custodial Scheme for deposits. Company number 08965831.
Thinking of letting in Godmanchester?
Free in person rental valuation, written rent evidence, and a service tier picked to suit how hands on you want to be.