How Our Tenant Find Service Works

by Joseph on 14th September 2026

Finding the right tenant is one of the most important decisions you will make as a landlord. If you prefer to manage your property yourself but want expert help securing a quality tenant, our tenant find service is designed with you in mind. At Shorts Property People, we combine deep local knowledge of the Stowmarket and Suffolk area with a thorough, structured process to help you let your property quickly and with confidence. 

What is a tenant find service? 

A tenant find service covers everything needed to market your property and secure a suitable tenant, without ongoing management involvement from your agent. Unlike a fully managed letting service, a tenant find arrangement puts you in control of the day-to-day running of your property once the tenancy begins. 

This makes it an ideal solution for landlords who are comfortable managing their own properties but want the benefit of professional marketing, thorough tenant referencing, and a legally compliant tenancy set-up. 

Who is this service suitable for? 

Our tenant find service is particularly well suited to: 

• Experienced landlords who are familiar with their legal responsibilities and confident managing tenants directly 

• Portfolio landlords who want to keep management costs down while maintaining professional standards 

• Landlords based locally in and around Stowmarket, Needham Market, Ipswich, and Bury St Edmunds who can oversee their property with ease 

Step 1: Accurate rental valuation 

Pricing your property correctly from the outset is essential. Overpricing leads to extended void periods; underpricing leaves money on the table. We use current local market data across the A14 corridor to provide you with an honest, evidence-based rental valuation that reflects what tenants are genuinely willing to pay in your area. 

Step 2: Marketing your property 

Once your property is priced correctly, we put it in front of the right audience. Our marketing approach includes: 

• Listing on major property portals 

• Professional photography to present your property at its best 

• Compelling, accurate property descriptions that attract serious enquiries 

• Access to our local database of registered tenants who are actively looking to rent 

Step 3: Managing enquiries and viewings 

We handle all initial enquiries on your behalf, pre-qualifying applicants to ensure only suitable candidates proceed to viewing. All viewings are accompanied by a member of our team, and we collect structured feedback afterwards so you have a clear picture of interest levels and any concerns raised. 

Step 4: Tenant referencing and checks 

Before any tenancy is agreed, all prospective tenants undergo thorough referencing as standard. This includes: 

• Credit checks to assess financial history 

• Income and employment verification to confirm affordability 

• Right to Rent checks to meet your legal obligations under UK immigration legislation 

Step 5: Securing the tenancy 

Once a suitable tenant has been identified and referenced, we manage the formal set-up of the tenancy. This includes drafting an assured shorthold tenancy agreement, collecting the tenancy deposit and registering it with a government-approved scheme, and coordinating a smooth move-in process for both parties. 

What is included in our tenant find service? 

Our tenant find service includes: 

• Rental valuation and market appraisal 

• Full property marketing across major portals 

• Professional photography 

• Accompanied viewings and applicant pre-qualification 

• Full tenant referencing and Right to Rent checks 

• Tenancy agreement preparation 

• Deposit collection and registration 

• Move-in coordination 

What happens after the tenant moves in? 

Once your tenant has moved in, responsibility for day-to-day management passes to you as the landlord. This includes responding to maintenance requests, managing rent collection, and handling any tenancy issues that may arise. If your circumstances change and you would like ongoing support, we also offer a fully managed lettings service for landlords who prefer a more hands-off approach.