A Simple, Real Success Story That Shows Exactly Why We Stand Out

When people in Dickens Heath ask, “Who is the best letting agent around here?” the answer is almost always the same: Partridge Homes.

Not because we say it…
…but because stories like this prove it.

⭐ The Success Story: How We Secured an Off-Market Home in Just 24 Hours

A couple living in Dickens Heath contacted our office after being told:

“Speak to Partridge Homes — they’re the best letting agents in Dickens Heath and they get off-market rentals.”

They had a very specific set of requirements, and nothing advertised online was suitable.

Here’s exactly what happened, step by step:

1️⃣ Their First Call

They explained what they needed:

• Their budget

• The size of property

• Preferred roads in Dickens Heath

• Parking

• Move date

• Long-term suitability

We registered their details and immediately knew where to look.

2️⃣ Our Local Knowledge Kicked In

We knew one of our landlords was currently purchasing a property through Melvyn Danes.
Completion was due in December — three weeks away.

The home wasn’t advertised.
It wasn’t on Rightmove.
It wasn’t available anywhere online.

But because we specialise in Dickens Heath, we already knew it was coming.

3️⃣ We Made the Viewing Happen (Fast)

We contacted Melvyn Danes, explained the tenants’ interest, and booked a viewing directly with their vendor.

All of this happened within 24 hours of the couple calling us.

4️⃣ The Perfect Match

The property ticked every box:

✔ Location
✔ Budget
✔ Spec
✔ Parking
✔ Layout
✔ Move date

The couple viewed it, loved it, and wanted it immediately.

5️⃣ Tenancy Agreed Before the Landlord Has Even Completed

We arranged a tenancy to begin upon exchange of contracts on the landlord’s purchase.

This means:

👉 For the tenants:

• A rare off-market rental secured

• No competition

• No bidding wars

• A stress-free move

👉 For the landlord:

• Fantastic tenants lined up before completion

• Zero void period

• Guaranteed rental income from day one

👉 For the vendor:

• A smoother, more confident completion process

The tenants told us they were “very impressed from their first call” — especially with how proactive we were.

This is what sets us apart.

What This Story Shows About Partridge Homes

This wasn’t luck.
It was experience, contacts, local knowledge, and proactive work.

It shows that:

• We know about properties long before they hit the market

• Landlords trust us with early access

• Other estate agents work with us

• We act fast

• We genuinely help people — not just list properties

This is why we’re consistently recommended as the best letting agents in Dickens Heath.

Q&A With Paul Partridge – Letting Specialist

Q: What should somebody do if they have a very specific requirement?

Paul: Call us. Tell us exactly what you want. Even if it’s not online, we may already know something coming soon or off-market.

Q: Do you often secure homes before they come onto the market?

Paul: Very often. Because we handle a large portfolio locally, we know when tenants are leaving and when landlords are buying.

Q: What if you don’t have anything suitable at that moment?

Paul: Then we go and find something. We speak to landlords, check upcoming completions, explore off-market options — we never just wait for a listing.

Q: Why is being proactive so important in Dickens Heath?

Paul: Good homes rent immediately. If we’re not proactive, tenants miss out. Acting early is what makes the difference.

Q: How does this approach help landlords?

Paul: They get high-quality tenants quickly, avoid void periods, and enjoy a smoother process. In this case, the landlord will complete with tenants already secured.

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