UK Rooms For Rent

UK Rooms For Rent: rooms and shared housing to rent in the UK

UK Rooms For Rent is a lettings agency based in Manchester that focuses on renting rooms, houses and shared flats in various cities across the UK. The company presents itself as a fully vetted and approved letting agent, and its stated aim is to simplify the letting process for both tenants and landlords.

Background and structure

The company was founded in 2011 by its director, who started the business single-handedly with a handful of local landlords and his own small property portfolio. Growth came initially through word of mouth and referrals. In 2017 a Business Development Manager joined and, over the following eighteen months, a Lettings Negotiator, a Property Manager, a Compliance Officer and Viewing Representatives were added. Today, the company states it employs 17 people and manages more than 600 tenancies, as well as offering off-market residential sales to investor landlords.

Services for tenants

The agency offers a property search for rental properties and a booking process that includes 360° virtual viewings and a paper-free digital check-in system. Once the tenancy is in place, tenants have access to a mobile app for ongoing use. The company indicates that available properties range from rooms in shared houses to four-bedroom family homes, in various cities across the region and beyond.

Services for landlords

For landlords, UK Rooms For Rent offers management and advisory services. The company emphasises ensuring that the property is fully compliant before marketing and providing guidance on technical and safety aspects. It also mentions that it keeps landlords informed throughout the marketing and referencing process. The website allows users to request a free property valuation, whether for sale, rental or both.

Digitalisation and sustainability

The company describes a working model supported by digital tools: paperless processes, 360° virtual tours, a cloud-based CRM, a VoIP telephone system and various video communication platforms. Staff can work from home when necessary and the company promotes remote working to reduce its carbon footprint.

Client profile

Among the users who leave reviews on the website are university students looking for shared housing, private tenants and landlords who entrust the management of their properties to the agency. The comments highlight the speed of organising virtual viewings, punctuality at appointments and communication with the team.

Property catalogue

The site shows a selection of rental properties with monthly prices that, at the time of analysis, ranged from £525 to £2,100 per month. The addresses listed correspond to locations such as Salford (M6), Manchester (M7), Oldham (OL9), Lancaster (LA1), Leigh (WN7) and Dukinfield (SK16), among others. The offer includes individual rooms in shared houses and full houses of up to four bedrooms.

Location and contact

Barclay House, 380 Chester Road, Manchester, M16 9EA · Phone: 0161 850 2844 · Email: lettings@ukroomsforrent.co.uk