Property Management in Liverpool
X1 Sales & Lettings provides fully managed property management in Liverpool for landlords who want a hands-off investment. We find and vet tenants, collect rent, arrange repairs and keep you compliant with every 2026 rule, from the Renters’ Rights Act to Liverpool City Council licensing. We manage homes across the city centre, the Baltic Triangle, the Georgian Quarter, Aigburth, Allerton, Wavertree and Kensington, as well as student houses and apartments close to the city’s universities.
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Our Liverpool property management services
Tenant Sourcing
We market your property on Rightmove, Zoopla, our own site and social media, and carry out accompanied viewings. Every applicant goes through full referencing: credit, employment and income checks, previous landlord references and Right to Rent checks.
Rent Collection
We collect rent on the due date and transfer it to your bank account by BACS with a monthly statement. If a payment is missed, we chase it promptly and follow a clear arrears process, so problems are dealt with early.
Maintenance & Repairs
Tenants report issues directly to our team. We use vetted Liverpool tradespeople and always ask for your approval on any work over £250. In an emergency, we act straight away to protect your property and your tenant.
Inspections & Inventories
We make a detailed photographic inventory at the start of every tenancy. We then inspect the property every 6 months, or once every student term for student lets, and send you a report with photos each time.
Legal Compliance
We track every certificate and deadline: gas safety, EICR, EPC, smoke and CO alarms, deposit protection and licensing. When the law changes, we update your tenancies and processes for you.
Deposits & Check-outs
We register deposits with the DPS within 30 days, or offer tenants Reposit as a deposit alternative.
Fully Managed vs Let Only
| Service | Let only | Fully managedManaged Most popular |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing and viewings | Included | Included |
| Referencing and Right to Rent | Included | Included |
| Tenancy agreement | Included | Included |
| Deposit registration | Included | Included |
| Monthly rent collection | Not included | Included |
| Arrears management | Not included | Included |
| Repairs and 24/7 maintenance | Not included | Included |
| Routine inspections | Not included | Included |
| Compliance tracking and renewals | Not included | Included |
| Check-out and deposit return | Not included | Included |
| Fee | £780 inc. VAT | 10.8% of rent inc. VAT |
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Download our full Liverpool fee schedules: Residential landlord fees · Student landlord fees
Staying compliant as a Manchester landlord in 2026
Lettings law in England changed significantly in 2026. These are the rules every Liverpool landlord needs to know. Missing any one of these can lead to fines or stop you regaining possession of your property. Our compliance tracking makes sure nothing is missed.
Renters’ Rights Act 2025
from 1 May 2026, section 21 “no-fault” evictions ended and new tenancies became periodic. Rent can now rise only once a year through the section 13 process, and rental bidding is banned.
Gas & Electrical Safety
every gas appliance needs an annual Gas Safe certificate. Also, the property needs an EICR at least every five years.
EPC
the property must have a minimum rating of E.
Alarms
you need a smoke alarm on every storey and a CO alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance.
Deposits
you must protect the deposit in a government scheme within 30 days and serve the prescribed information.
Licensing
Liverpool City Council runs a selective licensing scheme covering large parts of the city, and many shared houses need an HMO licence. We check your postcode and apply for any licence you need.
Liverpool areas we manage
We manage rental property across Liverpool and Merseyside, with particular depth in the city centre and south Liverpool.
Liverpool city centre (L1–L3)
The Commercial District, Ropewalks, the Waterfront and Liverpool ONE. Most properties here are apartments let to young professionals, so fast re-letting and good relationships with block managers matter most.
Baltic Triangle & the Georgian Quarter (L1, L8)
The Baltic is one of Liverpool’s most in-demand areas for creative and young professional tenants, while the Georgian Quarter’s period townhouses and conversions need careful maintenance to protect their long-term value.
Aigburth, Allerton & Mossley Hill (L17, L18)
These leafy suburbs are popular with professionals and families. We help landlords set the right rent and keep good tenants for longer.
Wavertree & Smithdown Road (L15)
A busy mixed market of students and young professionals, with good transport links into the city.
Kensington & Edge Hill (L7)
The heart of Liverpool’s student market, close to the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.
Wider Merseyside
We also manage property in Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does property management cost in Liverpool?
Our full management service costs 10.8% of the monthly rent including VAT (9% + VAT). There is also a one-off new tenant set-up fee of £600 for a studio or 1-bed, £690 for a 2-bed and £780 for a 3-bed, all including VAT. Our let only service is a one-off £780 including VAT. VAT. You can see every charge in our Liverpool residential fees and terms or our Liverpool student fees and terms.
What’s included in your full management service?
Everything in let only, plus monthly rent collection and statements, arrears chasing, repairs and maintenance through our vetted contractors, inspections every 6 months, compliance tracking, deposit registration and the check-out and deposit return at the end of the tenancy.
What’s the difference between let only and full management?
With let only, we find and reference your tenant, prepare the tenancy agreement and collect the first month’s rent, then hand everything over to you. With full management, we look after the property and tenant for the whole tenancy.
Do you offer rent protection?
Yes. Fully managed landlords are covered by our rent protection policy with Let Alliance for 4.2% of the rent including VAT. It covers up to fifteen months of arrears, plus three months at 75% after vacant possession, and up to £100,000 in legal costs. You can opt out in writing.
How often do you inspect my property?
Every 6 months for residential lets, and once every student term (three times a year) for student lets. You receive a written report with photos after each visit.
Who arranges repairs, and how much can you spend without asking me?
We arrange all repairs using vetted local contractors. We’ll ask for your approval on anything over £250, except in an emergency where there’s a risk to the property or someone’s safety.
How do you protect my tenant’s deposit?
We register deposits with the DPS within 30 days and serve the prescribed information. Alternatively, tenants can use Reposit, which gives you up to 8 weeks’ cover in place of a traditional deposit.
Do you manage student properties in Manchester?
Yes. Student full management costs 9.6% of the rent including VAT, with a new tenant set-up fee from £450 including VAT. We inspect every term and carry out a summer turnaround each year (cleaning, repairs and redecoration) so your property is ready for September.
Do you manage student properties in Liverpool?
Yes. We manage the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme for you. If HMRC hasn’t approved you to receive rent gross, we deduct tax at the basic rate and pay it to HMRC quarterly.
Are you a regulated letting agent?
Yes. Our team is ARLA qualified, we are members of The Property Ombudsman (D8418), and client money is held in a ring-fenced client account with client money protection.
Where is your Liverpool office?
Ground Floor, Exchange Station, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool L2 2QP. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm. Call 0151 559 3333 or email hello@x1salesandlettings.com.
Can I switch to X1 from another letting agent?
Yes. We handle the handover with your current agent, including the deposit, certificates and keys, and your tenant stays in place throughout.
Switching agent? Get 3 months' free management
Unhappy with your current letting agent? Move your Liverpool property to X1 and we’ll manage it free for your first 3 months.
- Your tenant stays in place and rent keeps coming in
- We handle the handover with your current agent
- We take over the deposit, certificates and keys
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