First 4 Lettings

First 4 Lettings, letting agency in Leicester

First 4 Lettings is an independent estate agency based in Clarendon Park, Leicester, operating in the residential lettings market since 2005. It presents itself as a local, non-franchised company specialising in lettings for students and professionals, and in property management for landlords. Its area of operation covers Leicester and the whole of Leicestershire.

The firm describes itself as independent and direct, and states that its team knows the local market, the neighbourhoods and the needs of landlords and tenants. The company claims to have received awards and to have long-standing relationships with both landlords and tenants.

Services for landlords

For landlords, the agency offers rental valuations, property management and compliance advice. It has two flexible service plans:

• Tenant Find Service: designed for landlords who manage their own property but need help finding a reliable tenant. It includes tenant referencing, legally compliant tenancy and guarantor agreements, exposure on major property portals, guidance throughout the process and collection of the first month's rent. The stated fee is 75% + VAT of the agreed monthly rent, with no cost if the property is not let.
• Full Property Management: a complete service covering everything from tenant sourcing and rent collection to maintenance and legal compliance. It includes a professional inventory and schedule of condition, utility and council tax registration, and deposit management. The stated fee is 10% + VAT.

The agency also offers a free property valuation, with a rental estimate based on knowledge of the local market and comparison with similar properties in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Services for tenants

For tenants, First 4 Lettings offers a transparent letting process and a team available by phone. The website includes specific sections for students and professionals, with guides on the letting process, application forms, FAQs, an affordability calculator and a form to report repairs.

The company advertises rental properties in Leicester and its metropolitan area, with examples in areas such as Aylestone, City Centre, Oadby, Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, Knighton Fields and others. The listed properties include houses and flats with different numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms, and monthly prices that at the time of analysis ranged from £800 to £1,695 per month.

Specialisation in student lettings

First 4 Lettings presents itself as a specialist in lettings for students and professionals. The website includes a specific section for students with property search, letting process, reservation form and FAQs. The company advertises properties for the 2026/27 academic year and offers specific student listings in areas such as Leicester City Centre, Clarendon Park, Evington, Highfields, Knighton Fields, Aylestone, West End and the LE1, LE2 and LE3 postcodes.

Coverage and areas of operation

The agency's activity focuses on Leicester and the county of Leicestershire. The website includes area guides for Clarendon Park, Highfields and West End, and popular searches covering Leicester City Centre, Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, Oadby, Aylestone, Wigston, Hamilton, Knighton and the LE1, LE2 and LE3 postcodes. It also publishes guides for students in those same areas.

Tenant protection and compliance

First 4 Lettings is a member of Client Money Protect, a client money protection scheme, and of the Property Redress Scheme (PRS), a dispute resolution body. The company details on its website the permitted payments for tenants, which include a holding deposit of up to one week's rent, a deposit of one month's rent (or five weeks depending on circumstances), utility and service payments, and charges for late payment, breach of contract, replacement of keys or changes to the tenancy.

Company details

The company operating under the First 4 Lettings brand is First Property Consultants (UK) Limited, with company number 05548630 and VAT number 189409855. The company is registered with the Property Redress Scheme under reference PRS005925 and with Client Money Protection under reference CMP003803.

Location and contact

163 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 3AJ · Phone: 0116 270 6000 · Email: info@first4lettings.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:30-17:30. Saturday and Sunday: closed.