Lettings

Petty Real is one of Lancashire's most experienced lettings agencies — managing properties across Burnley, Pendle, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley for over 95 years.

Why Petty Real

Lancashire's lettings specialists

Whether you're a first-time landlord or run a portfolio, our team delivers reliable tenants, consistent rental income and a single point of contact for everything.

  • Local market experts

    Decades of letting experience across BB10, BB11, BB8 and BB9 postcodes — we know exactly what tenants are looking for.

  • Quality tenants

    Comprehensive referencing, credit checks and employment verification ensures only reliable tenants take on your property.

  • Compliance handled

    Gas safety, EICR, EPC, deposit protection and the Tenant Fees Act — we keep you fully compliant year after year.

  • One point of contact

    A dedicated property manager is your direct line for everything from rent statements to emergency maintenance.

Trusted by 1,200+ Lancashire landlords

  • 1,200+

    Active managed tenancies

  • 98%

    Rent collection rate

  • 11 days

    Average time to let

  • 95+

    Years experience

Choose your level

Lettings service packages

Three transparent service tiers — pick the level of involvement that suits how hands-on you want to be.

All fees are subject to VAT. Tenancy set-up, inventory and check-out charges may apply — full fee tariff available on request from any of our branches.

For tenants

Looking to rent in Lancashire?

Petty Real has one of the largest portfolios of rental properties in East Lancashire. Browse our current listings or register your requirements and we'll match you to suitable homes as soon as they go live.

Maximise rental income

FAQs

Lettings questions, answered

  • How quickly can you let my property?
    Most well-presented and correctly-priced properties let within 7–14 days of going live. Demand in Burnley, Pendle and the surrounding areas is consistently strong.
  • Are tenants referenced?
    Yes — every applicant is credit checked, ID verified, and we obtain employment and previous landlord references through an independent referencing partner.
  • Who holds the deposit?
    Deposits are protected with the DPS (Deposit Protection Service) within 30 days of receipt, in line with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
  • Do you offer rent guarantee?
    Yes — our optional Gold Service includes rent guarantee insurance covering rental income for up to 12 months, plus legal costs for eviction proceedings if required.

Ready to let your property?

Book a free no-obligation rental valuation with one of our local lettings managers — we'll provide a realistic monthly rent figure and a tailored marketing plan.