Guide to letting property

Letting your property doesn’t have to be stressful—at Dourish & Day, we make it simple, seamless, and stress-free. From your first chat with us to handing over the keys to a new tenant, we take care of everything while keeping you in the loop. Here’s what your journey with us looks like:

1. Expert valuation – just 60 minutes of your time

It all starts with a friendly visit from one of our local experts. In about an hour, we’ll assess your property, give you an accurate rental valuation, and offer practical advice on how to attract the best tenants. No jargon, no pressure—just honest guidance to help you make the right choice.

2. Finding the perfect tenant

Once you’re happy to go ahead, we get to work! With access to our app, wherever you are in the world you’re still at the heart of the process. We’ll market your property using high-quality photos and 360 degree video tours to create eye-catching listings on all the major property websites. We take care of all the viewings, so you don’t have to worry about scheduling appointments or showing people around.

3. Thorough tenant checks

We know how important it is to find the right tenant. That’s why we carry out comprehensive referencing, including employment checks, credit history, and previous landlord references—giving you total peace of mind.

4. The legal bits – sorted!

Once a tenant is chosen, we take care of all the paperwork, making sure everything is legally sound and compliant. We also put together a detailed inventory, recording the condition of your property to protect both you and your tenant.

5. Deposit registration & compliance

We handle the deposit registration for you, ensuring everything meets legal requirements. Plus, we provide your tenants with all the necessary documents so that everything is clear, fair, and transparent.

6. Moving day – a smooth transition

Finally, we make the move-in process as smooth and hassle-free as possible. We’ll ensure your tenant has everything they need, and if you’ve chosen our fully managed service, we’ll continue to take care of rent collection, maintenance, and compliance, so you can sit back and relax.

Why choose Dourish & Day?

We don’t just let properties—we build trusting relationships with landlords, offering expert guidance and award-winning customer service every step of the way. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced investor, we’ll put you at the heart of the journey, blending traditional values with modern technology to make letting your property effortless.

Ready to start your journey? Get in touch today—we’d love to help!

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We have worked with many clients across Stafford, Penkridge, Market Drayton and surrounding areas, and we'd love to help you on your property journey.

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We have a great relationship with Dourish and Day and have sold a number of properties through them. Nicola is our go to sales progression expert as she always provides an excellent service. We..."
I cannot fault the Market Drayton team in the purchase of my property especially Jo Bryan who I mainly dealt with From start to finish she was extremely helpful and supportive as I viewed(on her..."
Excellent service from start to finish. No issues whatsoever, and they went above and beyond my expectations, completing everything ahead of schedule. Staff are helpful, professional and always quick..."
The marketing of the property was first class. The office staff were excellent to deal with. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars was I don't think only having 2 people in the office wasn't helpful..."
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From start to finish was kept upto date with my sale, had to break chain to get my sale progressed, mainly dealt with Michelle in the latter stages and was always on hand to help with any queries. My..."
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We just bought our house through Dourish & Day and they have been fab! Nicola has kept us informed every step of the way and answered any questions we've had. All the staff are lovely and we will..."
Great service from start to finish. Shout out to Vicki, Andrew and Claire who were outstanding. Thanks again i would recommend to anyone.