Award winning branch serving Bexley and the surrounding areas Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Blackfen, Welling, Crayford, Dartford and Chislehurst & surrounds. Landlords and tenants alike come back to us time after time as they appreciate our personal approach with all the services in house and not remotely managed like other agents.
In light of new and ever changing and more complex legislation, it is imperative that you seek the best property advice and management facilities to ensure your property is compliant. We take pride in being as proactive and professional as possible to ensure that our clients’ needs are met and exceeded.
Our comprehensive in-house property management is a rarity amongst other agents who prefer farming their management out to remote departments. Keeping everything in house ensures seamless communication, transparency, accuracy and efficiency.
Professional management is a growing part of Harpers & Co which is becoming a central tenant of our core business activities. With dedicated full-time in-house staff, feel free to give us a call so as we can discuss and tailor a package that is right for you and your specific needs.
We can tailor make a service for you to meet your specific requirements, but our most popular 3 services can be summarised as follows:
Option 1: Full & Comprehensive management: Peace of Mind for Landlords
Our most popular service, the Full Management Package, is designed for landlords who prefer a completely “hands-off” approach while ensuring their property is managed professionally and in full legal compliance. With over 180 pieces of new legislation introduced since 2014—and more on the way—staying compliant is critical. Our team ensures landlords and tenants alike are kept informed and up to date with their legal responsibilities.
Ideal for:
Landlords seeking minimal day-to-day involvement in the management of their investment property.
This service includes:
- Initial rental assessment
- All marketing and advertising
- Accompanied viewings (when required)
- Full referencing of all tenants and guarantors
- Preparation of tenancy agreement & service of legal notices
- Rent collection & prompt BACS transfer
- Routine property visits during the tenancy
- nstructing and overseeing repairs & maintenance
- Obtaining estimates and managing contractors
- Renewal arrangements & advice on rent increases
- Full check-out process at tenancy end
Each landlord is assigned a dedicated Property Manager to handle all aspects of the tenancy and serve as the point of contact for both landlord and tenant. Our team is proactive and goal-driven, ensuring timely renewals, rent reviews, maintenance, and move-outs.
Why our clients value this service:
- Strategic, results-driven property management
- Optional professional rent and legal protection
- Access to fully insured, qualified contractors at competitive rates (We obtain 3 quotes for all works—no hidden markups)
- Free, regular photographic inspection reports with follow-up calls to discuss findings
Option 2: Interim Management & Rent Collection
Ideally suited to a landlord who lives near to their investment and is happy to liaise with their tenants directly and coordinate their own works and repairs ensuring the tenancy is compliant to all legislative updates and protocols. Harpers management team will then be responsible for ensuring the rent is paid promptly and in full and chasing any arrears if necessary. Find out more by contacting a member of our lettings team.
Service Includes:
- Initial rental assessment.
- All marketing and advertising.
- Accompanied viewings (when required).
- Full referencing on all tenants and guarantors. Rent collection and remittance via BACS for safe and speedy transfer.
- Check out at end of tenancy.
- Arranging tenant renewals and advice on rent increases.
- Updating Landlords of current safety and regulations compliance.
- Issuing Rental Statements for preparation of Tax Returns.
Each landlord is assigned a dedicated Property Manager to handle all aspects of the tenancy and serve as the point of contact for both landlord and tenant. Our team is proactive and goal-driven, ensuring timely renewals, rent reviews, maintenance, and move-outs.
Benefits of this service:
- Landlords piece of mind – Allows landlords some input whilst ensuring that the chasing of rent and arrears, adhering to compliance are dealt with by our dedicated in-house team.
- Timely and reconciliated rental statements - sent to the landlord each time payments are made
- In house accounts manager & Professional payment software - and our inhouse accounts manager ensures efficient payments
- Rent arrears less likely with Harpers & Co – in house rigorous computer-based rent arrears system and personal approach with tenants so they know they are dealing with humans not a faceless corporate entity.
Option 3: Tenant Find & Assessment
For landlords with some legal or property management experience—or those with the flexibility to manage day-to-day issues—our tailored service offers the perfect balance of professional support and personal involvement. This option is particularly popular with landlords who live near their rental property and prefer a hands-on approach while still benefiting from expert guidance and protection.
Service Includes:
- Initial rental assessment
- Comprehensive marketing and advertising
- Accompanied viewings (when required)
- Full referencing for all tenants and guarantors
In addition, Harpers & Co provides full Rent Protection and Legal Cover, ensuring your rental income remains stable and secure—no matter the tenant’s circumstances. Backed by our experienced in-house Property Management Team, we work to protect your property while maximising returns at all times.
Book Your Free, No-Obligation Property Appraisal
Call us on 01322 524425, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit us in branch to speak with a member of our Lettings Department—we’re here to help.
Rent Protection & Property Management with Harpers & Co
At Harpers & Co, we offer a comprehensive Rent Protection Service designed to safeguard your rental income—ensuring it remains consistent and unaffected, no matter your tenant’s changing circumstances.
Our experienced in-house Property Management Team is dedicated to protecting your investment and maximising your returns. With the growing complexity of property legislation and ongoing economic uncertainty, we understand how critical it is to rent out your property the right way. That’s why we take a practical, no-nonsense approach to minimise risk and manage any issues quickly and professionally—for both landlords and tenants.
To learn more or receive a free quote for rental cover and insurance, call us on 01322 524425, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit us in branch—we’d be happy to help.
Client Money Protection (CMP) with Safe Agent
CMP is a standalone membership scheme designed to protect the client money held by the property agent members. The members clients are therefore protected in the event that the member misappropriate the client’s money held in the course of running their business and the clients are able to raise a claim for compensation with the CMP. It provides a financial guarantee to pay claims when one of its members misappropriates the client monies. CMP insures it’s liability to meet this guarantee with an ‘A’ rated global insurer authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. We are members of Safe Agent.
Redress Scheme
Harpers & Co Lettings are members of The Property Ombudsman. You can find more details by visiting www.tpos.co.uk or by contacting the agent directly.
