LET it

What LET it does

LET it (legal entity: The Paisley Property Letting Centre Ltd) is a privately held letting agency founded in 1989 in Glasgow, Scotland, shortly after the enactment of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988. The company specialises exclusively in residential property lettings, managing approximately 1,000 properties across west central Scotland including Glasgow, Paisley, Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, and South Lanarkshire, with offices in Glasgow and Paisley and ancillary service contacts in Essex. Core service tiers comprise a Tenant Finding Service (advertising, viewings, references, tenancy agreements) for self-managing landlords and a full Managed Property Service (rent collection, inspections, maintenance coordination, compliance) for landlords outsourcing operations. In 2018 the company acquired Castlehead Properties, a Paisley-based estate agency, extending the offering into property sales for landlords seeking to exit or grow their portfolios.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring letting management fees (percentage-based monthly charges on managed properties), transaction-based tenant fees (set-up £180, amendment £50, renewal £60, check-out £36, guarantor £60, plus penalty fees), and sales commissions via the Castlehead Properties estate agency. Pricing for landlord management fees is not publicly disclosed and appears quote-based. The business is registered with the Scottish letting agent register (LARN1806016), is an ARLA PropertyMark member, and holds Client Money Protection certification valid through 31 May 2027. Technology usage is limited to standard property management practices, a SEO-optimised content website, and RightMove portal listings — no proprietary technology platform is described.

The company employs 11–50 staff and serves a fragmented base of buy-to-let landlords (from individual single-property owners to portfolio clients such as Walker Residential Properties with 50+ units) and residential tenants (students, young professionals, families, and benefit recipients) across its geographic footprint. Marketing is content- and SEO-led via neighbourhood-specific blog articles, supplemented by direct walk-in, phone, and email channels at its Glasgow headquarters.

Name

LET it

Legal name

The Paisley Property Letting Centre Ltd

Website

https://let-it.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LET it is a privately held Glasgow-based letting agency, founded in 1989, managing approximately 1,000 residential properties across west central Scotland for buy-to-let landlords and tenants, with property sales offered via its 2018-acquired Castlehead Properties brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management / Letting Agency Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAFAL

Residential Lease Administration & Tenant Services

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

Keywords

• Residential letting agency
• Property management services
• Tenant finding
• Buy-to-let landlord services
• Estate agency sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Letting Management Fees: LET it charges landlords ongoing management fees for full property management services, including rent collection, property inspections, maintenance coordination, and compliance handling. The company also offers a tenant-finding (non-managed) service at lower cost, and a full management tier for landlords seeking complete outsourcing.
2. Tenant Fees (Set-Up, Amendment, Check-Out): LET it charges tenants a range of upfront and ongoing fees including set-up fees (£180 inc VAT for up to two tenants), additional tenant fees, guarantor fees, amendment fees, renewal fees, check-out fees, and reference fees. These are one-time or periodic charges tied to tenancy lifecycle events.
3. Estate Agency / Sales Commission: Following the 2018 acquisition of Castlehead Properties, LET it offers estate agency services to landlords looking to sell their properties, handling the Home Report, professional photography, floorplans, video tours, and escorted viewings. Revenue is generated through sales commissions on completed property transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LET it is a residential letting agency that manages approximately 1,000 rental properties on behalf of landlords across west central Scotland. The company offers a Tenant Finding Service for landlords who self-manage after placement, and a full Managed Property Service covering rent collection, inspections, maintenance coordination and compliance. Through the 2018 acquisition of Castlehead Properties, LET it also provides estate agency sales services (Home Reports, professional photography, floorplans, video tours, escorted viewings). Tenant-facing services include weekend/evening viewings, deposit protection via the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, and referencing.

Product overview

LET it is a letting agent offering two primary service tiers: the Tenant Finding Service (Let Only Properties) for landlords who prefer to self-manage their properties after tenant placement, and the Managed Property Service providing comprehensive property management including rent collection, maintenance coordination, and compliance oversight. The company expanded into estate agency through the 2018 acquisition of Castlehead Properties, enabling them to serve landlords looking to sell their investment properties. All services operate across west central Scotland with offices in Glasgow and Paisley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Castlehead Properties: Estate agency brand acquired in 2018, serving Renfrewshire, Glasgow and surrounding areas. Provides services including Home Reports, professional photography, floorplans, video tours and escorted viewings.

Products and services

• Tenant Finding Service (Let Only Properties) Basic letting service for landlords: LET it advertises the property, conducts viewings, obtains comprehensive references, draws up tenancy agreements, and notifies local authorities and utility companies. The landlord self-manages the property after tenant placement. Targeted at landlords who want professional tenant sourcing without ongoing management.
• Managed Property Service
• Castlehead Properties Estate Agency Service

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Castlehead PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In 2018, LET it acquired Castlehead Properties, a family-owned independent estate agent based in Paisley covering Renfrewshire, Glasgow, and surrounding areas. Founded and owned by Tom McDaid and his son Paul McDaid, the company had an excellent reputation for customer care and service. The acquisition enabled LET it to expand into property sales, servicing landlords considering growing their portfolio or selling their property. Existing staff including Monica (24 years tenure) and Donna (14 years tenure) were retained.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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