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 · 6 days ago
Letting agents in
Huntingdon.
An independent letting agency covering all of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon.
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.
An active rental market. Pick the agent who knows it.
Huntingdon is one of the busiest rental markets in Cambridgeshire outside the city itself. Proximity to Hinchingbrooke Hospital, the East Coast Main Line into King's Cross, the A14 and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus keeps a steady flow of tenants: NHS staff, commuters, MoD personnel, relocating professionals and growing families.
That demand means lots of letting agents chasing it, with varying degrees of attention per landlord. We're deliberately at the smaller, more involved end: limited managed portfolio, named property manager per property, direct line for both tenants and landlords. Less scale, more care.
Practically, our Huntingdon lettings coverage spans PE29 and the surrounding PE28 villages. We handle straightforward two bedroom terraces near the station, family homes in Hinchingbrooke catchment, period properties along the Causeway in Godmanchester, and HMO licensed houseshares for the hospital and university market. 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 108 Google reviews.
4.7
Based on 108 Google reviews, verified and uneditable by us.
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 · 3 weeks ago
Since 2015 we've sold 5 times and bought once with Kye. Always a pleasure and each sale he and his team have always been able to create a win-win for both seller and buyer, maximizing the sale price while ensuring the buyer knows they have the best deal possible.
Mark Davies · 1 month ago
Even as the buyer, Villager Homes were great at communication, giving me updates on progress whenever they could. This was great reassurance after a very long and frustrating process. I really appreciate Gail’s efforts contacting me and being proactive with chasing for updates.
Jessica · 1 month ago
We had a really positive experience selling our property with Villager Homes. From the start, their communication was excellent, we received regular, honest updates and useful feedback throughout the entire process. They did a fantastic job presenting our home. The photos were high quality and really highlighted the best features of the property, and it was clear they took the time to properly understand the house ahead of viewings. What really stood out is that, unlike many estate agents who tend to go quiet unless there’s a viewing, Villager Homes genuinely delivered on their promise to be proactive. We always felt informed and supported, not left wondering what was happening. After the sale was agreed, Ana in particular went above and beyond. She worked incredibly hard to keep us updated on everything happening across the chain, especially during times when communication from other parties was slow or unclear. That made a huge difference and really helped reduce the stress. Overall, we were really pleased with the experience. The whole team were friendly, professional, and consistently went the extra mile to help wherever they could. We’d highly recommend them.
Sam Whiston · 3 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 Huntingdon?
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 Huntingdon property be let?
Most correctly priced Huntingdon rentals are let in 2 to 4 weeks of listing. Two and three bedroom family homes near Hinchingbrooke School go fastest; smaller flats and HMOs 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 Huntingdon?
Free in person rental valuation, written rent evidence, and a service tier picked to suit how hands on you want to be.