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Letting agents in Burton upon Trent
Full management for landlords in Burton upon Trent, from our office on Friar Gate in Derby. 8% of the rent, no set-up fee and no VAT. We find and reference the tenant, collect the rent, inspect the property and keep your paperwork right.
Rents in East Staffordshire
Average monthly rent by number of bedrooms, September 2026.
Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents. Covers new and existing tenancies across the East Staffordshire council area, which includes Burton upon Trent. New lets often achieve more.
Get a rent estimate for your propertyRental yields in Burton upon Trent
What a typical home costs to buy in Burton upon Trent, what it rents for, and the gross yield.
| Type of home | Median sold price | Average rent a month | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | £317,000 | £1,178 | 4.5% |
| Semi-detached house | £205,000 | £921 | 5.4% |
| Terraced house | £160,000 | £842 | 6.3% |
| Flat or maisonette | £98,000 | £683 | 8.4% |
Sold prices: HM Land Registry, Burton upon Trent, the 12 months to the end of July 2026. Rents: ONS, East Staffordshire, September 2026. Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the price, before any costs. Buying to let? Option Finance arranges buy to let mortgages, with no broker fee if you are buying or selling with us.
What full management costs in Burton upon Trent
On the average rent of £861 a month.
Option Estates
£827
in the first year. 8% of the rent, no VAT, no set-up fee, nothing extra for inspections, notices or renewals.
Typical high street
£1,720
in the first year at 12% including VAT plus a £480 set-up fee, before extra charges.
Comparison uses the published fully managed fees of a national agency's Derby branch, checked 22 October 2026.
Included for every Burton upon Trent landlord
- Marketing with professional photos and a live walk-through video on our social media.
- Referencing and right to rent checks on every tenant.
- Rent collected and paid to you each month, with statements in your landlord portal.
- Check-in, check-out and regular inspections, with photos in your portal.
- Gas safety, electrical and EPC reminders before anything runs out.
- Rent reviews, notices and renewals done properly under the Renters' Rights Act.
What tenants look for in Burton upon Trent
Good transport and good schools keep homes let and tenants staying longer.
Trains
Burton-on-Trent station is on the Cross Country Route between Derby and Birmingham. CrossCountry runs all the trains.
Tutbury and Hatton station
On the Crewe to Derby line and served by East Midlands Railway. It closed in the 1960s and reopened in 1989.
Roads
The A38 bypasses the town, and the A511, A444, A5121 and A5189 also serve it. The A50 bypasses Hatton.
Schools
- The de Ferrers Academy, secondary, Ofsted good in every area, including sixth form
- Horninglow Primary School, primary, Ofsted has maintained the standards of its previous inspection
- Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School, primary, Ofsted see the latest report
Selling instead? See sold prices and our sales service in Burton upon Trent.
Questions landlords in Burton upon Trent ask
How much rent can I get for a two bedroom home in Burton upon Trent?
The average rent for a two bedroom home in the East Staffordshire council area was £779 a month in September 2026, from Office for National Statistics figures. New lets often achieve more than the average, and condition, parking and the exact street all make a difference. Our free rent estimate gives you a starting figure.
What does a letting agent cost in Burton upon Trent?
With Option Estates, full management is 8% of the rent with no VAT and no set-up fee. On the average rent in the East Staffordshire council area of £861 a month, that is £827 for the first year. At 12% including VAT plus a £480 set-up fee, the first year would cost £1,720.
What rental yield can I get in Burton upon Trent?
Using the average rent for the East Staffordshire council area and the median sold price in Burton upon Trent, flats give the highest gross yield, at about 8.4%. That is before costs such as the mortgage, repairs, insurance and management. Yields vary a lot from street to street.
Do you offer tenant find only in Burton upon Trent?
No. We only offer full management, because we stand behind the tenant we choose for the whole tenancy. That includes rent collection, inspections, repairs, certificate reminders and keeping your paperwork right under the Renters' Rights Act.