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At Richard Kendall Estate Agent we are proud to be the area’s largest and most successful independent letting agent. We are well established in renting property in Wakefield, Pontefract and the surrounding area for over thirty years. With a portfolio of over 900 managed properties we are the leading specialists in the market place for rental properties


In addition to this, as a Company we also deal with the letting of over 500 properties a year and strive to guarantee the best personal service you will find in the local area.We have a strong presence in the local market place and Richard Kendall has personally been dealing with property for over 50 years. This expertise, together with having over 50% of the staff in the rental department being qualified members of The Association of Residential Letting Agents gives Landlord the assurance that their property is in good hands.Here at Richard Kendall we are ‘proud to be independent’ offering a quality and professional service. If you are looking for peace of mind that your property is in safe hands and being professionally managed then look no further than Richard Kendall Estate Agent Lettings Department.

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Valuation

When you book a market appraisal for your rental property with Richard Kendall, one of our experienced and qualified members of staff will initially visit the property and provide our opinion in respect of the presentation of the property, together with a view of the monthly rent that you could expect to achieve if Let in today’s market.

At the time of our valuation we will also discuss with you the various options you have in renting out your home through Richard Kendall Estate Agent.


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Our Managed Service

All our properties for rent are marketed from all our local branches and we can arrange viewings for interested parties within each of these offices, over the telephone or via email. It would be our pleasure to accompany all viewings if you or the present occupant are unable to facilitate them. We have 3 dedicated accompanied viewers who are available 7 days a week.

Once a tenant is interested in renting your property a full application is completed, which is then put forward to you for your consideration. If you are satisfied with the applicant we then move forward to fully credit search and reference the tenants. These references are carried out by Rightmove Referencing. Once satisfactory references are obtained, we then arrange a tenancy commencement date, liaising with you and your prospective tenant.

The tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and is usually for a six month fixed term initially. A full Inventory is carried out prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

The first month’s rent and bond/deposit is collected on commencement of tenancy and we will hold the deposit as stakeholder under the terms of the TDS.


Fees & Charges to Landlords on a Fully Managed Service

  • Set Up & Marketing Fee (Non-refundable) – £420 including VAT
  • Management commission (of gross monthly rental) – 14.4% including VAT
  • Re-marketing fee – £420 including VAT
  • Withdrawal fee – One and a half months rent plus VAT
  • Renewal of Tenancy charge – £120 including VAT

Inspections

Once the tenancy has commenced periodic inspections are carried out throughout the tenancy and reported to you, giving you peace of mind that your property is being looked after at all times.


Inventory

These are carried out on all our managed properties. We provide a schedule of condition of the property both internally and externally, together with photographic evidence to ensure that once a tenant has vacated the property we know exactly what condition the property should be left in.


Find a Tenant Service Only

Properties are advertised and viewings arranged, once a tenant is found the process of full credit search and referencing is carried out by Rightmove Referencing. Once satisfactory references are obtained we then prepare the Tenancy Agreement which is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

The first month’s rent and bond or deposit is collected on commencement of the tenancy and then paid over to the Landlord. The Landlord is responsible for placing the bond/deposit in an approved Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme – a Custodial Scheme where a third party administrator holds the deposit or one of two insurance backed schemes.


Fees & Charges to Landlords on a Find a Tenant-Only Service

  • Set up & Marketing Fee (Non-refundable) – £180 including VAT
  • Letting fee upon commencement of tenancy agreement – 90% including VAT of the first months rent
  • Withdrawal fee – £200 including VAT
  • Renewal of Tenancy charge – £120 including VAT

Other Charges

  • Energy Performance Certificate £120 including VAT
  • One Off Inventory (Furnished) £210 including VAT
  • One Off Inventory (Unfurnished) £180 including VAT
  • Gas Certificate – Contractors charge – £90 including VAT, Arrangement fee £40 including VAT
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report – Contractors charge – £150 including VAT, Arrangement fee £40 including VAT

FAQS

What do I do now if I want to rent my property through Richard Kendall?

Make contact with our rental department on 01924 260022 or 01977 798844 for Pontefract where one of our representatives would be happy to talk through any further questions you may have and arrange a free market appraisal on your property at your own convenience.

What happens if the tenant fails to pay the rent?

We strongly advise that you take out a rent guarantee, this will pay any unpaid rent by the tenant up until vacant possession is obtained on the property for a maximum period of 12 months.


Latest Properties

Pildacre Hill, Dewsbury

£995 PCM

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UnfurnishedA superbly presented and deceptively spacious three bedroom terrace property with off street parking and garden, conveniently located for access to Wakefield and Dewsbury and surrounding areas.

Cherry Tree Road, Walton, Wakefield

£295,000

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A semi detached dormer bungalow with FOUR BEDROOMS, well presented with a modern kitchen and CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM. There is driveway parking, a garage and gardens to the front and rear.EPC rating E47

Towton Drive, Castleford

£190,000

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A spacious THREE BEDROOM semi detached house situated at the end of a cul-de-sac with modern kitchen diner, CONSERVATORY, attached garden and gardens to three sides. Available with NO CHAIN INVOLVED.EPC rating D63

Kingsway, Ossett

£330,000

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An extended FOUR BEDROOM property on a superb plot with garage and CONSERVATORY. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. Awaiting EPC rating.

What Our Customers Say...

Fantastic service Very productive in a market that is difficult and stressful. Helpful and always keeping you up to date with great advice in the process. John 09/06/2025
Wonderful, friendly service from Francesca and the team. Thankyou for making the whole experience from viewing to signing up and getting the keys a 5 Star service. Susan 09/06/2025
Both Donna & Joanne did a wonderful job for me & kept me informed every step of the way. Thank you both. Marilyn 09/06/2025
Roger Hall visited us and gave us a valuation in October, after reviewing other estate agents we agreed to go ahead with Richard Kendall a week later. In the space of just 15 days we had an offer we had accepted on our property. We were buying a new build property with a long lead time (6 months), and Richard Kendall were fantastic in ensuring our prospective buyers (and anyone else in the chain) knew of the situation. I can't fault the speed or communication of the team, particularly Karen Dawson who helped us at every step. Andrew 09/06/2025
Excellent service and very professional. Mandy kept me informed and was very helpful throughout my sale with regular updates , always very happy and honest and it was a pleasure to have Mandy as my negotiator . I will definitely recommend Richard Kendall. David 09/06/2025
We’ve just sold a property with Richard Kendall and couldn’t be happier with the excellent service received from Lucy and the team. Their professionalism and communication throughout was spot on and made the whole process much less stressful. We were also really impressed with their marketing of the property which resulted in lots of viewings, offers and the sale price we wanted. We actually moved to Richard Kendall from another local agent and couldn’t believe the difference in all aspects of the process. Brilliant from start to finish, can’t recommend Lucy and the team highly enough. Lydia 09/06/2025
The entire process of selling my parents' property during a difficult time was handled with exemplary care and professionalism. Amanda and the team at the Wakefield office were fantastic throughout. Their attention to detail, clear communication, and supportive approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate. Special thanks again to Amanda, Andy and Donna for their invaluable input and assistance. Their expertise and dedication truly stood out. I highly recommend this team for anyone seeking a smooth and supportive property sale experience. Ben 09/06/2025
We sold out flat through Richard Kendall, working mainly with Karen Marijewko and we could not have had a better experience than we did. Karen kept in touch through the full process without any prompting required, she was so supportive and helpful! We really couldn’t have asked for more from the agency in general but especially from Karen. The process wasn’t the smoothest but Karen helped move it along and always kept us in mind to get us the best experience, we are so grateful for everything Karen has done for us! Sarah & Warren 09/06/2025
The support that Liz from the Wakefield office, gave at this time is unmeasurable. Many thanks for going above and beyond and endeavouring to get our sale over the line. Ricahrd 09/06/2025

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