Regional agency celebrates 30 per cent rise in lettings business

Berriman Eaton has reported a 30 per cent rise in its dedicated lettings business since 2020, with more than 420 properties now managed across Wolverhampton, Wombourne and Bridgnorth.

The agency says it now boasts a £140m portfolio, comprising one and two-bed apartments and family homes, to executive houses and multi-million properties that attract professional athletes and business leaders relocating to the area.

It has also developed its private off-market luxury rentals offer, attracting £75,000 in rent every month.

Managing director Andy Roberts says: “There has been a surge in demand from people for rental properties and this has created significant momentum in the local marketplace.

“We’re passionate about connecting individuals with their ideal properties and we have recently appointed two new employees to seize the opportunity to list, rent and manage one of the most varied ranges of homes in the region.

“Our highly personalised approach and unrivalled local knowledge has seen us increase our portfolio to £140m and reinforced our position as a market leader in Wolverhampton, Wombourne and Bridgnorth.”

Berriman Eaton, which first started its lettings operation in 2002, says the off market rental sector is a complex marketplace that requires complete privacy and professionalism from the agents, and, for that reason, the business doesn’t list online and has a discrete procedure in place to ensure both the tenants and the landlords’ requirements are met quickly.

Roberts adds: “It’s an around the clock service. If they have a problem with their home, they want to know that they can speak to one of our team and get the issue sorted quickly.

“This goes beyond our inner team and includes our contractors, for emergency maintenance work. We make sure that we have the best people in place, offering the best possible service.”

The company employs more than 35 people across its four offices in Bridgnorth, Tettenhall, Wombourne and Worcestershire.