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- Tunbridge Wells, Kent & Sussex5 Mount Pleasant Road · TN1 1NT
Landlord Switching Offer — Tunbridge Wells
Switch to Kings Estates.
3 months free. Fully managed.
Unhappy with your current letting agent? Switch to Kings Estates and get three months of Fully Managed service at no charge. No disruption to your tenancy. No gap in your rental income. We handle every step of the transition for you.
- 12 daysaverage to a qualified tenant
- 98%occupancy across managed homes
- 250+Verified Google reviews · 5.0★
- 386tenants registered & searching today
- Relaunchfor homes that stalled elsewhere
- 2hrResponse time in business hours
Why landlords switch
You shouldn't have to chase your agent.
When a tenancy is running smoothly, any agent can look good. The landlords who switch to us almost always cite the same set of frustrations — none of them dramatic, all of them avoidable.
- →You shouldn't have to chase your agent for an answer
- →Compliance deadlines slipping through the cracks
- →Maintenance issues escalating because no one acted in time
- →Rent statements that don't arrive when they should
- →A different person on every call — no one who knows your property
- →Inflated valuations to win the instruction, then quiet under-performance
The Offer
Three months of Fully Managed — at no charge.
We're so confident in our service that we want you to experience it before you pay a fee. Switching landlords get the full Fully Managed package free for three months. After that, standard Fully Managed (Gold) at 16.80% inc. VAT or Fully Managed+ (Platinum) at 20.40% inc. VAT rates apply.
New clients only. Property must be within our service area. Standard management agreement applies.
Included in your free 3 months
- Dedicated property manager — named, direct contact from day one
- 24-hour emergency maintenance line for tenants
- Rent collection and proactive arrears management
- Maintenance coordination — quotes, approvals, contractors arranged
- Annual property inspection
- Full compliance management — every certificate, deadline and document tracked
How switching works
Three steps. We handle the rest.
The whole transition typically takes 7–10 days from your first call. Your tenant sees no disruption. Your rental income continues uninterrupted.
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We handle the transition
We liaise with your current agent directly and take over all documentation, deposit registrations and compliance records. You don't need to make a single call.
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Your tenant is notified, professionally
A clear, courteous handover letter to your tenant — same rent, same tenancy, new managing agent. No disruption, no income gap.
Switch in 3 steps
What actually happens.
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We serve notice to your current agent.
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We collect your file, keys and tenancy documents.
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We take over the management — you do nothing.
Don't take our word for it
Landlords who made the switch.
“I have recently let my property with Kings and have been thoroughly impressed with their service and friendly manner. As a landlord living away we needed an agent to give us peace of mind.”
“Kings have just re-let my two properties in Tunbridge Wells. The entire team are super responsive, knowledgeable and helpful.”
“The level of service offered by Kings Estates is, in my opinion, second to none. Everyone at the office is very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.”
“They are extremely professional and efficient. I cannot fault the level of service offered.”
5.0★ across 250+ verified Google reviews · read all reviews →
Prefer to read it first?
Take the guide and decide in your own time.
Not every landlord wants a phone call as the first step. The Switching Letting Agent guide is a branded PDF written by working agents who handle around twenty switches a year — the three-month timeline, the contract clauses to watch for, and the script for getting your current agent to release compliance documents cleanly.
- →The four reasons landlords switch (and which two are dealbreakers)
- →What your current agreement actually says about notice and post-termination commission
- →The clean three-month handover sequence, week by week
- →What to do if your current agent makes it difficult
Eight-page branded PDF · written by Mike Heath and the Kings Estates lettings team · no obligation to follow up.
Accredited & Regulated
Industry standards, independently held.
Kings Estates is held to the standards of every major industry body — your money, your property, and your tenant are protected at every level.
- ARLA PropertymarkLettings standards
- NAEA PropertymarkSales standards
- Property OmbudsmanIndependent redress
- TDSTenancy Deposit Scheme
Common Questions
Questions about
switching.
Can't find your answer? Call us on 01892 533367. A direct call from Mike or the lettings team — no automated replies, no call centre.
Do I have to give notice to my current agent first?
Not before talking to us. Send us your existing management agreement and we'll review it for free, including the notice clause and any termination fees. We'll tell you exactly when you can switch and handle the notice itself if you'd like.
Will my tenant know — and will it disrupt them?
Your tenant gets a clear handover letter explaining that the managing agent has changed. Same rent, same tenancy, same property. No new contract, no disruption. We've handled hundreds of these — the tenant typically just notes the new contact details and moves on.
Will there be a gap in my rental income?
No. Rent continues exactly as it did. We assume rent collection from the changeover date and pay you on your normal schedule. There is no income pause.
What does the 3 months free actually cover?
Three months of our full Fully Managed (Gold) service — dedicated property manager, 24-hour emergency line, rent collection, maintenance coordination, full Renters' Rights Act compliance, annual inspection. Standard Gold (16.80% inc. VAT) or Fully Managed+ Platinum (20.40% inc. VAT) rates apply after the free period.
What happens if my current agent is holding my deposit?
We coordinate the deposit transfer directly with them and re-register it under our scheme (TDS). You don't need to manage this — we handle the full chain of custody and documentation.
What if I want to keep my current tenancy agreement?
You can. We don't require a new tenancy. We continue managing the existing one and bring it into compliance with the Renters' Rights Act if it isn't already.
What landlords say
5.0Across 257 verified reviews
“We had a fantastic experience renting through Kings Estate Agency. The whole process was smooth, well organised, and handled very professionally from start to finish. A special thank you to Mike, Fiona and Matt, who were incredibly kind, understanding, and always willing to help. Their friendly and supportive approach really made a difference. I previously rented through W&P and found out they’re an other extreme. It’s great to deal with an agency that genuinely cares about its tenants, are fair and treats people with respect. We are very grateful for their help and would highly recommend Kings Estate Agency to anyone looking to rent or buy.”
“Thank you to the Kings team for all your help with my recent sale and purchase. The service I received throughout was excellent, friendly and professional from first contact to completion. Kings involvement played a large part in the outcome of my move, to which I am very grateful. I could not conclude this review without a massive thank you to Lauren who was consistently amazing. A very good selling and purchase experience and I would have no hesitation recommended Kings and their services to others.”
“Just had our home valued and I can truly say Kings Estate Agents are a breath of fresh air. Zero pressure and had a wonderful meeting with Gemma. We went through all options and there wasn’t any rush either, so I could comfortably relax and go through everything in great detail. I can highly recommend this family run company. Thank you.”
“I cannot recommend Mike and his team at Kings highly enough! From start to finish, their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication were outstanding. They found excellent tenants and handled the entire process smoothly, making my experience stress-free. Communication was clear and timely, and their knowledge of the market was second to none. If you want a reliable and efficient agent who genuinely cares about both landlords and tenants, this is the one to choose! Thank you.”
“We listed our house in July with Kings and within 2 weeks we had accepted an offer. Tom, Gemma and Lauren have all been absolutely amazing throughout the whole sale and even after completion, they are still helping us with tying up the last few loose ends eg post forwarding! We couldn’t be happier with the service they have provided - thank you so much to all at Kings Estates.”
“Sold our apartment within a week of going on the market. Seamless communication, and a real pleasure to deal with throughout.”
“Absolute 10/10 experience. As first-time buyers we were a little lost — Lauren and the team guided us through every step.”
“Smooth, well-organised and professional from start to finish. A special thanks to Raj and the lettings team.”
“Listed in July, accepted an offer in two weeks. Tom, Gemma and Lauren have been amazing throughout the entire sale.”
“Zero pressure and a wonderful meeting with Gemma. We went through every option — a breath of fresh air for an estate agent.”
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