How much do property management companies in Liverpool charge?

12% to 15.6% inc VAT, depending on the office and cover included. Compare VAT, minimum charges and extras as well as the percentage. Caso Complete is 8% plus VAT; 8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT. Caso Portfolio is 5% plus VAT for two or more properties.

What is the cheapest way to have a Liverpool property managed?

Compare the total annual cost for the work you need. Self-management avoids a management fee but leaves the work and legal responsibilities with you. Caso charges a percentage of collected rent with no setup, renewal or exit fee. The calculator lets you compare your own figures; no company is claimed to be the cheapest.

Do Liverpool property managers charge setup and renewal fees?

Some do. Check the published fee sheet and agreement for setup, renewals, rent reviews and leaving. Caso has no setup, renewal or exit fees. Finding a tenant, repairs and council licence fees are separate costs agreed with you.

Is Caso a letting agent?

Caso manages property; it does not advertise homes or conduct viewings itself. For an empty home we appoint a local letting agent, agree their fee with you in writing before work starts, add nothing and coordinate the process.

Do you cover all of Liverpool?

Yes. Caso manages houses and flats across Liverpool. We check the council licensing position at your exact address. The area links below show the local pages.

Fees compared · 2026

Property management companies in Liverpool

Choosing a property manager in Liverpool starts with the full bill, not the headline percentage. Ask for a fee sheet showing VAT, minimum charges, setup costs, renewals and exit terms. Spread one-off charges over the expected tenancy so you can compare like for like. Then check what the management fee includes. Rent collection, arrears follow-up, inspections, certificates and tenant contact should be explained before you sign. Ask how many working days pass between the tenant paying and the rent reaching your account. Check whether repairs are passed on at the contractor's price or carry a markup. Request evidence of Client Money Protection and redress membership, rather than relying on a badge alone. Local licensing knowledge matters too: the manager should check your exact address and explain any application costs. Finally, get the service, total fees and notice terms in writing. A lower percentage is not always a lower annual cost.

Property management in Liverpool

Property management company fees in Liverpool

Figures as published on each agent's own website on 9 October 2026. Inc VAT where the agent shows it inc VAT. Links go to the agent's fee page. If you are one of these agents and your fees have changed, email contact@caso.property and we will update the table within two working days. Email a correction
Agent	Full management	Setup or tenancy fee	Renewal	Other charges worth knowing	Source
National franchise A, West Derby office	14.4% of rent inc VAT	£420 setup	£50 (finding a tenant)	Section 13 rent increase £72; deposit transfer £60	Source
Independent agent, Allerton Road	12% of rent inc VAT plus £499 inc VAT finding a tenant fee each new tenancy; 15.6% with rent and legal insurance	£499 inc VAT per new tenancy	Not stated	Gas safety £95; Energy certificate (EPC) £120; Electrical safety report (EICR) £195; selective licence application £240	Source
National franchise B, Mount Pleasant office	10% plus VAT (12% with eviction cover)	£495 plus VAT	£130 inc VAT	Deposit registration £18 a year; withdrawal 3 months' management fee	Source
Corporate chain, city centre	13% plus VAT (15.6% inc VAT), minimum £900 inc VAT per tenancy per year	Tenancy agreement £354 inc VAT; admin £120 to £480 inc VAT; referencing £60 per tenant	Rent review £300 inc VAT; extension £300 inc VAT	Deposit service £7.20 a month	Source
National franchise C, Liverpool Central office	13.2% of rent inc VAT	£360 inc VAT per new tenancy	£125 inc VAT	Compliance fee £210 a year; minimum £66 inc VAT a month	Source
Caso	Complete: 8% plus VAT, 8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT. Portfolio: 5% plus VAT for two or more properties.	None	None	No exit fee. Third-party costs agreed separately, at cost.	Source

Figures as published on each agent's own website on 9 October 2026. Inc VAT where the agent shows it inc VAT. Links go to the agent's fee page. If you are one of these agents and your fees have changed, email contact@caso.property and we will update the table within two working days. Email a correction

National franchise A, West Derby office

Full management: 14.4% of rent inc VAT
Setup or tenancy fee: £420 setup
Renewal: £50 (finding a tenant)
Other charges worth knowing: Section 13 rent increase £72; deposit transfer £60

Source

Independent agent, Allerton Road

Full management: 12% of rent inc VAT plus £499 inc VAT finding a tenant fee each new tenancy; 15.6% with rent and legal insurance
Setup or tenancy fee: £499 inc VAT per new tenancy
Renewal: Not stated
Other charges worth knowing: Gas safety £95; Energy certificate (EPC) £120; Electrical safety report (EICR) £195; selective licence application £240

Source

National franchise B, Mount Pleasant office

Full management: 10% plus VAT (12% with eviction cover)
Setup or tenancy fee: £495 plus VAT
Renewal: £130 inc VAT
Other charges worth knowing: Deposit registration £18 a year; withdrawal 3 months' management fee

Source

Corporate chain, city centre

Full management: 13% plus VAT (15.6% inc VAT), minimum £900 inc VAT per tenancy per year
Setup or tenancy fee: Tenancy agreement £354 inc VAT; admin £120 to £480 inc VAT; referencing £60 per tenant
Renewal: Rent review £300 inc VAT; extension £300 inc VAT
Other charges worth knowing: Deposit service £7.20 a month

Source

National franchise C, Liverpool Central office

Full management: 13.2% of rent inc VAT
Setup or tenancy fee: £360 inc VAT per new tenancy
Renewal: £125 inc VAT
Other charges worth knowing: Compliance fee £210 a year; minimum £66 inc VAT a month

Source

Caso Complete: 8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT. Caso Portfolio (two or more properties): 5% plus VAT. Setup: none. Renewal: none. Exit: none. Deposit registration: included.

What a management fee should include

Rent collection and payment tracking
Arrears follow-up and dated records
Rent paid within the agreed working days
Monthly statements and contractor invoices
Tenant contact and an out-of-hours emergency line
Repairs agreed with you and passed on at cost
Inspection reports and follow-up
Safety certificate and renewal tracking
Tenancy and deposit protection records
Address-specific licensing checks and application support

Questions to ask any Liverpool property manager

1What is the total annual bill, including VAT and any minimum charge?
2What is included in management and what is charged separately?
3Are there setup, renewal, rent review or exit fees?
4How many working days after the tenant pays do I receive my rent?
5Do you add any markup or commission to contractor invoices?
6Which Client Money Protection and redress schemes do you belong to?
7How do you check the licensing rules for my exact property address?
8Who finds a tenant, who handles emergencies and how do I leave?

Compare your management bill in Liverpool

On £1,170 a month rent

Monthly rent

Current fee, inc VAT

%

Setup fee per tenancy

Renewal fee

Monthly extras

Tenancy length

months

What you pay now

£2,382 a year

A year, from the figures above

Caso Complete

£1,348 a year

8% of rent + VAT, capped at £150 a month including VAT

Caso Portfolio

£842 a year

5% plus VAT, two or more properties

Complete with rent guarantee (illustrative)

£1,662 a year

Against your agent total £2,382 a year. Supplied at cost, no markup.

You would pay £1,034 a year less on Caso Complete. That is 0.9 months of your rent.

Setup and renewal are spread over the tenancy length. Repairs, licences and insurance are excluded on both sides.

Property management companies in Liverpool

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Property management company fees in Liverpool

National franchise A, West Derby office

Independent agent, Allerton Road

National franchise B, Mount Pleasant office

Corporate chain, city centre

National franchise C, Liverpool Central office

What a management fee should include

Questions to ask any Liverpool property manager

Compare your management bill in Liverpool

What you pay now

Caso Complete

Caso Portfolio

Complete with rent guarantee (illustrative)

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