88% lettings valuation accuracy
91% lettings fee satisfaction
SouthSide Property Management was established in 2009 and has been voted the Best Letting Agent in Scotland 2019 and Best Overall Agent in Edinburgh 2019 by both landlords and tenants on AllAgents.Our office is located on Nicolson Street next to the University of Edinburgh and George Square Gardens. We cover property lettings ...
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SouthSide Property Management was established in 2009 and has been voted the Best Letting Agent in Scotland 2019 and Best Overall Agent in Edinburgh 2019 by both landlords and tenants on AllAgents.
Our office is located on Nicolson Street next to the University of Edinburgh and George Square Gardens. We cover property lettings and property management in Edinburgh and surrounding areas
SouthSide Property Management is a team of hardworking, driven and committed individuals with over 50% of the team being with us between 3–11 years. We believe in long-term relationships with our landlords and tenants. Our marketing strategy includes advertising on all of the most popular property portals such as Zoopla, Lettingweb, Gumtree, Onthemarket and Rightmove. We offer 4 main services including Full Management Service, Let Only Service, Formal Pre-Purchase/Rental Survey, Inspection Only Service. For a monthly full management fee, we cover everything from the professional photography, online marketing, to let board, viewings, referencing and credit checks and signing the legal documents on your behalf.
Our landlords and tenants are our priority so with this in mind, we are continuously adopting new ways to improve our service and make things easier with extended office opening hours, including Saturdays and Bank Holidays, a 24-hour on call Property Manager, flexible viewing times and online systems. Our priority is to provide an unrivalled service whilst remaining affordable and competitive.
Our office is located on Nicolson Street next to the University of Edinburgh and George Square Gardens. We cover property lettings and property management in Edinburgh and surrounding areas
SouthSide Property Management is a team of hardworking, driven and committed individuals with over 50% of the team being with us between 3–11 years. We believe in long-term relationships with our landlords and tenants. Our marketing strategy includes advertising on all of the most popular property portals such as Zoopla, Lettingweb, Gumtree, Onthemarket and Rightmove. We offer 4 main services including Full Management Service, Let Only Service, Formal Pre-Purchase/Rental Survey, Inspection Only Service. For a monthly full management fee, we cover everything from the professional photography, online marketing, to let board, viewings, referencing and credit checks and signing the legal documents on your behalf.
Our landlords and tenants are our priority so with this in mind, we are continuously adopting new ways to improve our service and make things easier with extended office opening hours, including Saturdays and Bank Holidays, a 24-hour on call Property Manager, flexible viewing times and online systems. Our priority is to provide an unrivalled service whilst remaining affordable and competitive.
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Performance Statistics
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettings | 88% | 91% | £330 | £9,609 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 258 | 9 | 507 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
Areas covered
- all EH post codes
- all FK post codes
- All KY post codes
- EH8
Address
20 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH8 9DH
0131 510 0051
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- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Sep 11,2023
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I would like to express my appreciation for Lucy, our property manager, for her professionalism and courteous assistance during our tenancy exit. She was extremely helpful in facilitating the key handover, considering our travel plans. Lucy provided alternative solutions that made the process seamless. I ...
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First rate visit in every respect. Ryan has a firm grip of all of his full management resposibilities. He is obviously held in high regatd by the tenants of all my Edinburgh properties. His clear yet quietly solid personal manner is well respected, as is ...
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A great company who are more than helpful when in need. I’ve dealt with nearly all the property managers and have never had a bad experience!...
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Jan 29,2023
Jan 29,2023
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Local business serves local consumers for more than 20 years. It has been a very satisified communicate experice since the first meeting. The boss gave me a large number of suggestions at very beginning and then, the manager, Leighvi Collins, supprised me based on her effecient ...
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Mar 14,2023
Mar 14,2023
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I would like to thank the Southside Property Management (SPM) company for their help. They were welcoming, accommodating, and eager to help me with all of my issues. My own experience leads me to feel that the SPM agency provides exceptional service.
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Dec 20,2018
Dec 20,2018
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Very impressed with the way Allan dealt with the end of our tenancy. Quick turnaround and new tenant in quickly. Kept us informed throughout....
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Dec 07,2018
Dec 07,2018
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Moved into a flat in Leith with Southside. Application process very smooth and communication has been first class.
We recieved a welcome pack when we picked up the keys - a nice touch including washing up liquid, toilet roll and even a packet of biscuits....
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Dec 07,2018
Dec 07,2018
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From our first meeting Southside has completely focused on me and my property. Southside has handled entirely everything from tennant selection, monthly statements, maintence, tenants queries anything at all to do with my property Southside property management has put me my tenants and my property ...
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No compliments perfect service
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Dec 06,2018
Dec 06,2018
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John Davidson initially assessed my flat for the rental market and gave me excellent and well informed advice as to what was required of me as a new landlord.
My property managers, currently Chloe, and previously Lauren, were very helpful and attended to any enquiries ...
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Very fair and very competitive.
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Dec 06,2018
Dec 06,2018
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I have been letting my flat out with Soutside now for over three years. Same tenants. Any repairs they sort, any issues, they fix. They contact me first to check I am ok with the work first. I receive my rent quickly and on time ...
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Reasonable. I have just got discount as flat over the three year let.
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Nov 29,2018
Nov 29,2018
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Have always had a great service from all staff. Chloe has taken over our properties and is friendly, efficient and professional in her dealings with us.
We have been with Southside as landlords for over 3 years. They deal with the different issues affecting each of ...
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Well worth every penny.
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Nov 27,2018
Nov 27,2018
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Mr Michal very helpfull and friendly. Helped with the application process.
Natasha Bonello - Spoke with Natasha once. I'm in touch with her via emails. Still waiting for few emails to be respond. Wish that process be a little bit quicker....
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Nov 23,2018
Nov 23,2018
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Our landlord (who was in direct contact with us during the process) has recently changed their property to Southside's management from a different nightmare letting agent they were using that we as tenants previously dealt with also in another flat. Having been in Edinburgh for ...
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As far as we experienced, very reasonable deposit and no fees. However, we did originally sign the lease with another agent and the pre-tenancy arrangements were made with that agent and the landlord so your mileage may vary.
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Nov 19,2018
Nov 19,2018
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Mark Philips previously managed my properties and provided an excellent service . Andrew Anderson took over from him and the same level of service continues.
Communication is excellent, any issues resolved speedily and effectively.
I'm not surprised that the company has just won the best Management ...
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I was very impressed to hear that the fees for one of my properties has been reduced due to the length of time it has been managed for.
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Nov 09,2018
Nov 09,2018
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Clair called recently to ask for feedback on Southside's customer approach and to see how myself and my fellow tenant were settling in to our new home. I thought this was a very nice thing to receive, no other agency I'd ever rented from had ...
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Nov 08,2018
Nov 08,2018
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Amy was absolutely fantastic in assisting our first move. From the application process all the way to the overview where we received our keys she was constantly available, replied to all emails with extreme speed and urgency. I felt as though I could ask her ...
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Nov 01,2018
Nov 01,2018
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I have had a wonderful experience letting with Southside property over the last 4 years. Allan was very professional and responsive. Southside is transparent in their fees and genuinely gets the best deals for subcontractor work. I was able to be a hands-off landlord and my ...
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Very competitive and fair.
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Oct 16,2018
Oct 16,2018
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Professional and efficient agent, focused on the service to the tenant. Fast reply when any issue rises in the flat. Honest and transparent....
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Oct 04,2018
Oct 04,2018
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He was proffesional and straight to the point, which i loved. No waffling about. We had a problem with the property a week or two in and after a few phone calls he was basically super manager. Pulling all the strings and taking time out ...
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Oct 04,2018
Oct 04,2018
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We are first time renters with southside and first time renters overall so it was important to us that we chose a reputable letting agents. Southside were excellent when we were applying for our property, securing our tenancy and moving in to the property. There ...
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Oct 03,2018
Oct 03,2018
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I was happy with how Allan dealt with the search and subsequent assistance with the selection of new tenants for my property. it has resulted in my property only being vacant for one week....
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Sep 28,2018
Sep 28,2018
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Alan helped my flatmate and I out on a range of problems with our flat shortly after moving in, ranging from appliance issues to general enquiries. His responses to my emails were usually speedy and informative. Impressed by overall standard of help in a sphere ...
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Sep 26,2018
Sep 26,2018
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Amy has been very attentive with my application and making sure that I was aware of every step and what to expect next....
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Sep 20,2018
Sep 20,2018
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SouthSide helped me to settle in Edinburgh without much problems as I have just relocated to this city. Thank you!...
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I think it higher than what I am used to paying before moving to Edinburgh. However, cities are different.
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Sep 19,2018
Sep 19,2018
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After 2 years of tending my flat I must say that as the landlord I am left disappointed.
I had refurbished the flat and furnished it with all new items, it was gleaming!
It seemed throughout that I was paying for a service that was well ...
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Fees were less than the mainstream agents however the service appeared to fall short of what was expected.
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Sep 11,2018
Sep 11,2018
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I have dealt with Allan as my agent for a number of years now and have always found him to be approachable, clam and easy to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble for him, issues or problems are dealt with swiftly and with no ...
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They are average across the business.
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Sep 10,2018
Sep 10,2018
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Allan has been handling the day to day management of our property and has been most helpful and attentive in informing us of any necessary information we need to be made aware of. He is prompt in his response to any queries which is important ...
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Sep 07,2018
Sep 07,2018
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Took a while to get the deposit process rolling, but Allan was helpful and responsive the whole way through. Was also helpful during a roof leak episode....
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Sep 04,2018
Sep 04,2018
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The service provided was professional from start to finish. From viewing the property, setting up tenancy agreements to key collection the staff were very understanding and approachable, even when my bank made an error with payment, they were very supportive and flexible. Allan was quick ...
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Sep 04,2018
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I have just started using Southside to let my out my property. They have always been friendly, professional and provided good advice. The whole complicated process of selecting an agency through to finding suitable tenants was made impressively easy....
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Sep 03,2018
Sep 03,2018
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very committed and absolutely on top of every contractor that sets foot in the property. Very punctual with email. Friendly and tries to really help customers. recommend highly and without reservations....
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good very competitive
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Sep 03,2018
Sep 03,2018
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Professional; easy to deal with; reasonable fees; sufficient correspondence, not too much and not too little. I feel as though my property is in safe hands....
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Aug 31,2018
Aug 31,2018
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I have rented with Southside for 2 years during my time at University and cannot recommend them more highly. Natasha has been our property manager throughout the two years and has made everything easy and straightforward. Natasha always replied to emails promptly and was able to ...
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Aug 29,2018
Aug 29,2018
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The flat we rented was in a great location and competitively priced.
From my initial enquiry, through deposit payment, final payments and throughout our stay, I could not have been happier.
Staff were helpful at all times; I would not hesitate to deal with them ...
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Aug 28,2018
Aug 28,2018
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Allan has been very professional, knowledgeable and has offered good advice regarding the rental of our property.
We have visited the branch and were given a warm welcome.
The photos taken of our property are excellent and this resulted in several viewers on our first ...
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I feel the agents fees are reasonable for the service that is offered
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