Letting Agents in Portsmouth

Residential lettings, full property management and landlord services across Portsmouth, Southsea, Fratton, Cosham and the surrounding area. Personal service, transparent pricing, 5★ results.

2019

Serving Hampshire Since

5★

Google Rating

800+

Landlords & Tenants Helped

9%

Full Management Fee

Letting Agents Who Know Portsmouth

Portsmouth is one of the South Coast’s most dynamic rental markets. As the UK’s only island city, it attracts a wide range of tenants — Royal Navy and MOD personnel, young professionals, families, and students — creating consistent, year-round demand across all property types.

Umbra Lettings manage properties across Portsmouth including Southsea, Fratton, Cosham, Hilsea, North End, Baffins, Milton and the city centre. Our proximity in Gosport means we can be on site quickly and we know the Portsmouth market inside out.

Whether you have a single flat in Southsea, a family home in Cosham, a professional let in the city centre, or a student HMO near the university, we have the right service for you. One dedicated account manager, direct access, no hidden fees.

Tenant Find

Professional photography, Rightmove & Zoopla listing, social media marketing, tenant referencing and tenancy agreement preparation.

Full Management

Rent collection, 24-hour maintenance, regular inspections, full legal compliance and a dedicated account manager. All for 9% per month.

Guaranteed Rent

Rent paid every month whether the property is occupied or not. No void periods, no chasing tenants. Ideal for hands-off landlords.

Student HMO Management

Accredited UniHomes partner. Specialist student HMO letting near the University of Portsmouth, handling licensing, compliance and full management.

Why Landlords in Portsmouth Choose Umbra Lettings

One Point of Contact

You will always deal with the same dedicated account manager — not a call centre or a different person every time you ring.

No Hidden Fees

Full management is 9% per month. No renewal fees, no inspection fees, no hidden charges. Everything agreed upfront.

Available When You Need Us

Available Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm. Reach us by phone, email or WhatsApp — and you will always get a real response.

Frequently Asked Questions — Portsmouth

What areas of Portsmouth do you cover?
We cover all areas of Portsmouth including Southsea, Fratton, Cosham, Hilsea, North End, Baffins, Milton and the city centre. If you are unsure whether we cover your specific area, please give us a call on 023 93 960 161.
What types of property do you let in Portsmouth?
We let and manage all types of residential property in Portsmouth — flats, houses, professional lets, military lets and student HMOs. Whether you have a single apartment in Southsea or a portfolio of properties across the city, we have the right service for you.
What rental yields can I expect in Portsmouth?
Rental yields in Portsmouth vary by area and property type. Student HMOs near the university typically achieve 7 to 12% gross yields. Standard residential lets in Southsea and Fratton typically achieve 5 to 7%. Contact us for a free valuation based on current market data.
Do you manage student HMOs in Portsmouth?
Yes. We are specialist student HMO letting agents and an accredited UniHomes partner. We manage student properties across Southsea, Fratton and the city centre, handling HMO licensing, tenant find and full management.
How much does property management cost in Portsmouth?
Our full management service is 9% of the monthly rent, with no hidden fees. We also offer a Tenant Find only service for a one-off fee. Contact us for a free valuation and a full, transparent breakdown of costs.
How quickly can you find a tenant in Portsmouth?
Most Portsmouth properties are let within 2 to 4 weeks of going to market. We use professional photography, Rightmove, Zoopla and social media marketing to maximise exposure and attract quality tenants as quickly as possible.

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