LETTINGS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Lettings.
Handled properly.

From listing to lease renewal, Michaels looks after your investment across four North Essex offices – with people you can actually reach.

Someone who knows your property by name

Courtney leads Michaels’ Lettings & Property Management operation across all four North Essex offices. Her team manages everything from the first valuation to the final checkout – and every landlord has a named contact who picks up the phone.

Whether you’re letting a single property or managing a growing portfolio, Courtney’s approach is the same: honest advice, clear communication and no surprises.

FOR LANDLORDS

Your property deserves
more than just a listing

Letting a property well isn’t complicated – but it does require the right people. Michaels has been doing this across North Essex long enough to know exactly what landlords need and what tenants are looking for.

Our valuations are honest because they’re grounded in real local data, not inflated to win your instruction. Every applicant is accompanied, fully vetted and referenced before a tenancy is agreed – because the right tenant protects your investment and we don’t rush that decision.

From the first valuation to the final checkout, you’ll have a named property manager who knows your property and picks up the phone when it matters.

As involved
as you want to be.

HANDS ON LANDLORDS

Tenant Introduction

We find the right tenant, handle all referencing and compliance, then hand back. You manage the day-to-day.

HANDS ON LANDLORDS

Rent Collection

Everything in Tenant Introduction – plus we collect rent monthly and chase any arrears so you never have to.

HANDS OFF LANDLORDS

Fully Managed

We handle everything. You receive your rent each month and hear from us only when it matters.

What to expect renting through Michaels

FOR TENANTS

Renting shouldn't feel like a process.
It should feel like moving in.

We list rentals across Colchester, Wivenhoe, Braintree and Halstead. All viewings are accompanied. All tenants are treated like the people they are – not just applicants.

Register your requirements and we’ll reach out when something matches, including pre-market properties.

No suprises.
Just a clear path in

Holding Deposit

Up to one week’s rent reserves the property while referencing is completed.

Referencing

Credit checks, employment verification and previous landlord references.

Tenancy Agreement

AST prepared and signed by all parties once references are clear.

Move-In Monies

First month’s rent and deposit collected. Deposit registered with TDS.

Inventory & Keys

Professional check-in inventory signed. Keys handed over.

Michaels Property Consultants

Michaels Property Consultants

4.8 5 stars 224 Reviews

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Gracie 2025-11-25
5 stars

Michael’s have been amazing right from…

Michael’s have been amazing right from the start. When selling our property we received prompt and detailed feedback after every viewing and their onward sales consultant Jo was absolutely brilliant in keeping our buyers updated after there was a longer weight than expected due to delays at the top of the chain. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

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Ntiana 2025-11-24
5 stars

Great first experience

The sales person showing us around was so nice and he could answer any questions we had. We saw three houses and in all he can remember what was what.

Sue B 2025-11-22
5 stars

Lacerta court viewing

Kieran was very friendly and approachable. He had good knowledge of the property.