Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Surrey Property Lettings Experts Since 1960
Established in 1960, Howard Morley & Sons is an independent, owner-run property letting and management agency serving Surrey and surrounding areas. Built on principles of integrity, continuity, and exceptional service, we specialise in securing high-quality tenants for residential and corporate properties. Our team combines decades of local expertise with a consultative approach, offering tailored solutions including investment advisory, short lets, and full property management.With offices in Guildford, we prioritise direct client relationships over call centres, ensuring transparency and accountability. Our legacy of trust spans generations, supported by a commitment to community engagement, including partnerships with local charities like Shooting Star. We leverage advanced marketing strategies, professional photography, and industry-leading portals to maximise property visibility while maintaining a personal touch in every interaction.
Services
Property Management
Corporate Lets
Investment Advisory
Short Term Rentals
Rental Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of property market expertise in Surrey
- Our local team provides hands-on property management and tenant vetting
- Transparent fee structures with no hidden charges
- Award-winning client communication and 24/7 property support
- Charity partnerships demonstrating community commitment
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Excellent local knowledge
Responsive communication
Stress-free process
Market-leading expertise
Services
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management service ensures landlords receive maximum returns with minimal stress. We handle maintenance coordination, tenant communication, and regulatory compliance across Guildford and surrounding areas. With 24/7 emergency support and regular property inspections, we maintain property value while ensuring tenant satisfaction. Our local expertise covers everything from routine maintenance to major repairs, with transparent reporting and monthly financial statements for complete peace of mind.
Corporate Lets
Specialised corporate letting solutions cater to businesses relocating employees or requiring temporary accommodation. We source suitable properties and manage tenant relationships for companies operating in Surrey's business hubs. Our service includes tailored lease agreements, furnishing coordination, and ongoing support for corporate tenants. We maintain a database of approved corporate clients to ensure quick occupancy while protecting landlords' interests through rigorous referencing processes.
Investment Advisory
Expert investment advisory services guide landlords through property acquisition and portfolio optimisation. We provide market analysis, yield projections, and renovation recommendations to maximise rental potential. Our local market knowledge covers Guildford's prime areas and surrounding villages, with strategic advice on emerging opportunities. We assist with both short-term gains and long-term wealth creation through property investment in Surrey's dynamic market.
Short Term Rentals
Flexible short-term rental solutions suit landlords seeking higher returns through furnished properties. We specialise in seasonal lets and temporary corporate housing across Surrey's desirable locations. Our marketing strategy targets premium tenants through specialist portals while maintaining compliance with local regulations. We handle furnishing standards, inventory management, and turnover cleaning to ensure consistent quality between tenancies.
Rental Valuations
Accurate rental valuations leverage our 60 years of local market data and current demand trends. We provide free property assessments considering location, size, and condition to determine optimal letting prices. Our valuations incorporate comparable market data from Guildford and surrounding villages, ensuring competitive positioning while maximising returns. We offer both written reports and in-person consultations with senior team members.
People
Nick Charnock
Managing Director
Former Royal Engineers officer with 20+ years business leadership experience. Oversees client relationships and strategic direction at Howard Morley & Sons. Combines military discipline with entrepreneurial drive to maintain the agency's market-leading position in Surrey.
Liz Gamlen
Lettings Director
15-year lettings specialist with expertise in marketing and compliance. Leads tenant acquisition and landlord services in Guildford. Known for exceptional client care and market knowledge. Graduated from local Surrey schools, maintaining deep community connections that enhance property matching capabilities.
Peter May
Associate Partner
Agency veteran since the 1990s, embodying the company's values. Provides pragmatic solutions to complex property challenges. Active in local charity initiatives including fundraising for Shooting Star. Combines institutional knowledge with modern lettings practices to maintain service excellence.
Emma Charnock
Director
Operations specialist with broadcast management experience from major sporting events. Ensures office efficiency and client experience standards. Oversees administrative systems that support the agency's growth while maintaining personal service ethos established in 1960.
Ashley Grey
Property Manager
Dedicated property manager with focus on tenant-landlord relations. Handles maintenance coordination and issue resolution with minimal disruption. Applies family-oriented perspective to property care, ensuring homes remain well-maintained investments. Active in community sports and outdoor activities that inform local market understanding.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property management?
We manage properties across Guildford, Cranleigh, Godalming, Ripley, Farnham, and surrounding Surrey villages within a 10-mile radius of our Guildford office.
How do you determine rental pricing?
Our valuations consider location, property condition, market trends, and comparable lettings data from our 60 years of local expertise to ensure competitive yet profitable pricing.
What fees are involved with your services?
We provide transparent fee structures with no hidden charges. Standard management fees start at 12% + VAT, with lettings fees from 8% + VAT for new tenant placements.
How do you handle property maintenance emergencies?
Our 24/7 emergency maintenance service responds promptly to urgent issues, with guaranteed same-day resolution for critical problems affecting habitability or safety.
Can you assist with corporate relocations?
Yes, our corporate lettings service specialises in sourcing and managing temporary accommodation for businesses relocating employees to Surrey's business hubs.
What makes you different from other agents?
As an independent agency since 1960, we combine local expertise with personal service, avoiding corporate conveyor-belt approaches while maintaining modern property marketing standards.
Reviews (3)
Ayx Morris
Feb 12, 2022
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Rented a property through this business and heard nothing from them for 4 years until we decided to move out. No check-up or interest in nurturing clients. I would question what their values are with so much competition on their doorstep. It took over 10 emails to their admin team to get an (approximate) final figure confirmed for an early release. Shop around and judge the other levels of service available nowadays for yourself. Good luck to the business and never forget the importance of the experience you are selling.
Bhawna Menghnani
Jun 16, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Responsiveness Tried to make an appointment last week and I was told I will get the appointment and call- never got any of those and this week told to come in the middle of the day which I had already mentioned last week that will not work. And then I am told they already have 6-7 viewing s so it's anyways difficult- very unprofessional!
Brendan Stramrood
Nov 22, 2018
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Great service and attention to detail, as a tenant in a property managed by them I should know! Highly recommended.
