We’re the independent, family-run lettings team on Ipswich Street. We find the right tenants, keep you compliant with the new Renters’ Rights rules, and take care of everything in between.
See every home we have available to rent across Stowmarket, Ipswich and mid-Suffolk.
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“I could not ask for more from a letting agent… Dan at Shorts was amazing!”
Regulated, accredited and protected
Client Money Protection
Propertymark member
Independent redress
Deposits protected
How can we help?
From finding the right tenant to a completely hands-off, fully managed let, with every fee published up front.
Landlord services & fees For tenantsQuality homes across Stowmarket and mid-Suffolk, a fair and simple application, and a team that picks up the phone.
Browse homes to rent For investorsWe’ll help you find the right property in the right area, sometimes with tenants already in place.
Start your property searchWhy landlords choose Shorts
We don’t sell houses and we’re not a franchise. We’re a local, family-run team dedicated exclusively to lettings and property management, and our landlords and tenants notice the difference.
No sales targets pulling our attention elsewhere. Every day is spent letting and managing homes, so we know the local rental market inside out.
No call centres and no being passed around. You’ll deal with the same friendly faces, which is why our reviews are full of first names.
ID, Right to Rent and credit checks, plus employer and landlord references. A trouble-free let starts with choosing the right tenant.
We get quotes from approved local contractors and manage the work from start to finish, at no extra cost on Full Management.
Gas, electrics, EPCs, alarms, deposits and the new Renters’ Rights rules. We keep track of it all, so nothing slips through.
Client Money Protection through RICS, deposits protected with TDS, and independent redress through the Property Redress Scheme.
Gold
Winner, Letting Agent in Stowmarket, British Property Awards 2024–25
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Google reviews from landlords and tenants, rated Excellent
2013
The year one of our tenants moved in. They’re still renting with us today
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Call centres. Just real people at 95 Ipswich Street
Landlord services & fees
Three levels of service, each with published fees including VAT, so you know exactly where you stand before you sign anything.
You manage it. We find the right tenant.
1 month’s rent, inc. VAT · one-off
We find the tenant and collect the rent.
9.6% of the monthly rent, inc. VAT
Everything in Tenant Find, plus:
Complete peace of mind
Completely hands-off. We look after it like it’s our own.
12% of the monthly rent, inc. VAT
Everything in Rent Collection, plus:
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We take care of the hand-over: checking compliance, transferring the deposit and paperwork, and introducing ourselves to your tenants. On Full Management, the take-over is included.
The Renters’ Rights Act
It’s the biggest shake-up of private renting in England for a generation. Here’s what it means for landlords, and how we keep you compliant.
‘No-fault’ evictions have ended. Possession now needs a valid legal reason under Section 8, so choosing the right tenant and keeping your paperwork right matter more than ever.
Fixed terms have been replaced by rolling tenancies, and tenants can leave with two months’ notice.
Increases must follow the Section 13 process, with at least two months’ notice, in line with the market. We can handle reviews for you.
Homes must be advertised at a fixed rent, and offers above the asking rent can’t be accepted.
Landlords can’t turn applicants away for having children or receiving benefits, and pet requests must be properly considered.
Landlords can no longer ask for more than one month’s rent in advance.
How it works
We visit, recommend the right rent and explain what you need to be compliant. No cost and no obligation.
Your home goes live on the major portals, our board goes up, and we accompany every viewing.
We reference applicants thoroughly, prepare the tenancy, protect the deposit and check your tenants in.
On Full Management, rent arrives every month with a clear statement, and repairs and visits are handled for you.
Reviews
I have used Dan at Shorts to let my house out. Dan has been outstanding! I could not ask for more from a letting agent, he has made the process so easy and has been there every time I have needed to call upon him.
Luke F. Landlord
I had a fantastic experience renting with Shorts property people. Dan, in particular, was incredibly helpful always responsive, professional and sorted any issues out immediately. It made the rental process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!
Shannon L. Tenant
We had a superb experience finding our new home. The entire process was hassle-free, and the service was both friendly and professional. We were assisted by Dan, who was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Thank you for making this such a smooth and enjoyable experience!
Pierre A. Tenant
Great communication. Very informative. Any issues at all they deal with very promptly and efficiently. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Great estate agents.
Olivia H. Google review
I rented with Shorts for over 4 years and they were always very helpful with any problems. Especially Dan one of the managers, he was the best person I dealt with.
Nathan J. Tenant
Dan has been amazing. Quick, efficient and so friendly. Happily use them again.
Joshua F. Google review
Great & helpful experience using shorts property! Thank you Dan! 100% will be recommending :)
Amy W. Google review
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Find out what your home could let for, and how quickly, with a free valuation.
Get a free valuationFor tenants
We’ll do our best to find you the right home quickly, and to make moving as painless as possible.
Send us your ID (or share code) and proof of address, and pay a holding deposit of one week’s rent to reserve the home.
Once we have all your documents, referencing usually takes no more than five working days.
Sign your tenancy, pay your first month’s rent and deposit (your holding deposit goes towards it), then collect your keys.
Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll email you when a matching home comes up.
For property investors
We know what lets well across mid-Suffolk, and what tenants are looking for. Tell us your brief and our acquisition team will do the legwork.
It takes a minute. We’ll be in touch to talk through your brief.
About Shorts
Shorts Property People is an independent, family-run lettings and property management company based at 95 Ipswich Street, in the heart of Stowmarket. We let and manage residential and commercial property across Suffolk, and we’ve grown the old-fashioned way: through recommendations and repeat business.
We approach the management of every property as if it were our own. No agent is perfect, but we strive for perfection in our service.
Gold Winner, Letting Agent in Stowmarket
British Property Awards 2024–25
FAQs
Can’t see your question? Call us on 01449 616666 or email lettings@shortspropertypeople.co.uk.
Tenant Find is one month’s rent, Rent Collection is 9.6% of the monthly rent and Full Management is 12% of the monthly rent, all including VAT. A tenancy set-up fee of £594 and an inventory from £120 (both including VAT) apply at every service level. Our full landlord fee schedule (PDF) lists every fee.
The Renters’ Rights Act ended Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions in England and turned tenancies into rolling periodic tenancies. Rent can now only be increased once a year using the Section 13 process, rental bidding is banned, rent in advance is limited to one month, and landlords must properly consider pet requests and can’t refuse tenants for having children or receiving benefits. See how we keep you compliant.
Yes. We handle the hand-over for you: checking compliance, transferring the deposit and paperwork, and introducing ourselves to your tenants. On Full Management, the management take-over is included at no extra cost.
Yes. We hold Client Money Protection through RICS, deposits on our managed properties are protected with TDS, and we’re members of the Property Redress Scheme for independent redress.
We let and manage homes across Stowmarket, Needham Market, Onehouse, Combs Ford, Haughley, Elmswell, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Hadleigh and the surrounding villages.
Every let needs a valid Energy Performance Certificate, an Electrical Installation Condition Report at least every five years, an annual gas safety check if there are gas appliances, smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms where required. We can arrange all of them for you.
Photo ID such as a passport or ID card (or a share code), proof of address dated within the last 30 days, and a holding deposit of one week’s rent to reserve the home. The holding deposit goes towards your deposit.
Once we have all of your information and documents, referencing usually takes no longer than five working days.
You may need a guarantor if your income is below 30 times the monthly rent, if you’ve recently started a new job, or if you haven’t yet worked for a full year. Guarantors must be homeowners aged 18 or over with sufficient income or savings.
You can ask. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords must consider every pet request and can’t unreasonably refuse. We’ll put your request to the landlord and come back to you.
Call us on 01449 616666 or email lettings@shortspropertypeople.co.uk during office hours. Outside office hours, our tenants can reach us by email and our emergency phone line.
Free rental valuation
Tell us a little about your property and a member of our local team will be in touch to arrange your free, no-obligation valuation.
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