Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Residential Lettings in Ilfracombe, Devon
Established in 2005, Red Admiral Lettings has become one of North Devon's most successful property management agents. Our team of professionals specialises in residential lettings across Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Braunton, Woolacombe, and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on delivering a service built on honesty and integrity, combining extensive local knowledge with a commitment to transparency. Our Ilfracombe-based office offers both full property management and rental collection services, ensuring landlords and tenants receive tailored support throughout their tenancy. With a prominent High Street presence, we leverage modern marketing strategies across Zoopla, Prime Location, and our own platforms to maximise property visibility.Our team's collective experience enables us to provide accurate rental valuations based on market conditions, property condition, and demand. We maintain rigorous inventory processes to protect both landlords and tenants, while our flexible payment systems ensure secure BACS transfers for rental income. Our approach prioritises long-term relationships over short-term gains, reflected in our 98% client retention rate. We actively engage with local communities to maintain our market-leading position, continuously adapting to regulatory changes while maintaining personal service standards. Our CMP-certified processes demonstrate our commitment to industry best practices.
Services
Residential Lettings
Property Management
Tenant Screening
Rental Valuation
Emergency Maintenance
Inventory Services
Leaseholder Support
Tax Compliance
Payment Processing
Market Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 18 years of local lettings expertise in North Devon
- Our team provides transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
- We maintain 24/7 emergency support for tenant issues
- We implement modern marketing across Zoopla and Prime Location
- Our inventory processes protect both landlords and tenants
Associations and certifications
- CMP
What people say
Hard work, advice, honesty
Significant part in our move
Beautiful flat overlooking sea
Reliable and caring service
Smooth rental process
Services
Residential Lettings
We specialise in residential property rentals across North Devon. Our service includes property valuation, marketing through major platforms, and tenant screening. With 18 years' experience, we ensure smooth tenancy agreements and ongoing support for both landlords and tenants.
Property Management
Our comprehensive management service covers maintenance coordination, rent collection, and tenant communication. We provide regular property inspections and handle all administrative requirements. Our systems ensure landlords receive timely payments while maintaining property standards.
Tenant Screening
We conduct thorough tenant background checks including credit history, employment verification, and previous landlord references. Our process balances tenant privacy with landlord protection, ensuring reliable tenancy matches while complying with current regulations.
Rental Valuation
Our valuation service analyses current market conditions, property condition, and location factors to determine optimal rental pricing. We provide comparative market analyses and adjust pricing strategies according to seasonal demand fluctuations.
Emergency Maintenance
We offer 24/7 emergency repair services for critical property issues. Our response team coordinates with approved contractors to resolve plumbing, electrical, and structural emergencies. Landlords receive regular updates during the repair process.
People
Anita
Director
With over 15 years in property management, Anita leads our strategic operations. She oversees all client relationships and ensures service standards meet our high-quality benchmarks.
Emma
Lettings Agent
Emma manages tenant placements and property viewings. Her local knowledge and customer service skills have contributed to our 95% tenant satisfaction rating over the past five years.
Kiri
Accounts Manager
Kiri handles all financial operations including rent processing and tax compliance. Her expertise ensures smooth financial transactions between landlords and tenants.
Questions
Can I rent with bad credit history?
Yes, but you may need a guarantor. We assess each application individually while maintaining transparency about potential requirements.
What is the minimum rental period?
Our standard tenancies are 6-month Assured Shorthold Tenancies, with one month's notice period after the initial term.
How does property maintenance work?
Maintenance responsibility depends on your management agreement. Full management clients receive complete support, while let-only clients receive landlord contact details at tenancy start.
How are rental payments processed?
Rent is paid via secure BACS transfer to your nominated account. Alternative arrangements can be discussed upon request.
Do you require property inventories?
Yes, we prepare comprehensive inventories at tenancy start to protect both parties. This service is included in our management package.
Reviews (3)
Karen-Anne Williams
Jun 19, 2021
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Always really friendly and helpful and listen to what you are looking for so you don't waste time looking at unsuitable places.
Jed Stidson
Jul 04, 2018
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I do not rent with them but I own a flat below one of there rented flats & have had a lot of problems & they are lets say less than helpful in trying to sort the issues out for me I would give them zero stars if there was that option
Kareem Al-Mosawi
Jun 08, 2012
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BEWARE OF THIS AGENCY. DSS ONLY. IF YOU WANT TENANTS THAT DO NOT PAY ON DSS AND SPEND ALL THEIR HOUSING BENEFITS THAN THEY CAN HELP. COMPLETE DISGRACE. AVOID AVOID AVOID. THEY ONLY CONTACT THEIR TENANTS THROUGH FACEBOOK WHEN THEY SHOW UP AND NEVER CONTACT YOU ABOUT ANYTHING!
