Business Details
Trusted Student & Professional Lettings in Leeds
SJM Properties has been providing student and working professional tenants with quality accommodation in Leeds and Harrogate for over three decades. Our experienced team specialises in renting flats, apartments and houses across key areas including Hyde Park, Headingley and Harrogate. We offer both modern developments and traditional Victorian and Edwardian properties, ensuring a diverse selection to suit different preferences. Our contracts are designed to be straightforward with flexible terms, and we prioritise clear communication to ensure tenants understand their agreements. As property owners and managers, we maintain direct control over maintenance and repairs, enabling prompt decision-making and efficient service delivery.Customer satisfaction remains central to our operations, reflected in our commitment to resolving issues swiftly and maintaining competitive pricing. We cater specifically to student and professional needs, with dedicated contracts including options for bills inclusion. Our local expertise spans Leeds city centre, Burley, Chapel Allerton and surrounding areas. With a proven track record of successful tenancies and positive tenant feedback, we continue to build our reputation as a reliable letting agent. Our office team, including key contacts like Phil and Michelle, provides personalised support throughout the rental process.
Services
Student Accommodation
Professional Lettings
Property Management
Rental Contracts
Maintenance Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in student and professional property rentals
- Our contracts offer flexible terms with clear explanations
- We provide prompt maintenance through direct property management
- We own and manage properties across Leeds and Harrogate
- Our team offers personalised support throughout the rental process
What people say
Helpful during tenancy
Cheapest with best maintenance
Perfect renting process
Responsive during letting
Excellent experience
Services
Student Accommodation
We provide purpose-designed student housing across Leeds and Harrogate. Our properties feature modern amenities and flexible contracts tailored to academic terms. All properties include communal spaces and are located near educational institutions, with options available both with and without utility bills included.
Professional Lettings
Our professional rental properties cater to working tenants requiring longer-term accommodation. We offer fully furnished apartments and houses with business-friendly contract terms. Properties are available in prime locations across Leeds city centre and surrounding areas, with flexible payment options.
Property Management
We directly manage all our properties to ensure high standards of maintenance and tenant satisfaction. Our in-house team handles repairs promptly, with a dedicated reporting system for urgent issues. Regular property inspections help maintain quality standards across our portfolio.
Rental Contracts
We offer clear, straightforward rental contracts with transparent terms. Options include student-specific agreements with bills included, professional contracts with flexible durations, and rolling contracts for ongoing tenancies. All documentation is available online with full explanation from our team.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We specialise in properties across Leeds and Harrogate, including Hyde Park, Headingley, Burley and Chapel Allerton areas.
Do you offer contracts with utility bills included?
Yes, we provide both options with and without utility bills included in our student and professional contracts.
How quickly are maintenance issues resolved?
Our in-house management team addresses repairs promptly, with a dedicated reporting system for urgent issues.
Can I view properties online?
Yes, we maintain an updated online property search system with detailed listings and availability information.
What contract lengths are available?
We offer fixed-term contracts aligned with academic years, professional contracts with flexible durations, and rolling contracts.
Reviews (6)
M. G.
May 11, 2022
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Great company I rented for 2 years they fixed every problem within 24 hours moved out and paid my deposit back in 72 hours. Can not fault them, if you look after the property They rent you. They will look after you. Thank you Phil and the team.
Dheshrajdeep Chehal
Aug 05, 2021
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Terrible service. Had maintenance issues with windows breaking and flooding from leaky pipes and it only took for the situation to get really bad before they sent someone to come by and fix it. Additionally, its been more than a month since we left the property and they still haven't given us our deposit. PLEASE, DO NOT USE THIS LETTING AGENCY.
Matthew Crame
Jun 08, 2021
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Have been with SJM for two years and have had no issues with them. My first property I was in had carpets which were old and caused my asthma to flair up very badly. Within a week the property was entirely recarpeted by SJM. This includes all bedrooms which their were four of. Washing machine broke, and within a day or two, it was replaced with a better and larger version. The year after, I moved into a one bedroom flat with my partner.
It was clean and well kept when we arrived but had an issue with some mould in a corner of the bedroom wall where it met the outside. Handyman came over and got rid of it all within a day or two. As my partner was a key worker, we contacted SJM to see if we could stay an extra month past our contracted twelve months. They said that was fine and sent us an ammended contract within a day. Phil from SJM rang to see if we were in the property still and to see how we were during the crisis. He was our first port of call for any issues and he dealt with them in a friendly and professional manner. He made our experience with SJM even better as he looks after his tenants.
It was clean and well kept when we arrived but had an issue with some mould in a corner of the bedroom wall where it met the outside. Handyman came over and got rid of it all within a day or two. As my partner was a key worker, we contacted SJM to see if we could stay an extra month past our contracted twelve months. They said that was fine and sent us an ammended contract within a day. Phil from SJM rang to see if we were in the property still and to see how we were during the crisis. He was our first port of call for any issues and he dealt with them in a friendly and professional manner. He made our experience with SJM even better as he looks after his tenants.
Catrina Rooker
May 13, 2020
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I have been with SJM for the last year and they are the best letting agents in Leeds. All the properties are of high quality and in great locations. The team, especially Phil and Michelle are so helpful and friendly and really help you to find the right place for you. Repairs have always been really fast and done professionally. I have never had a problem with SJM, unlike other letting agencies, therefore, I always recommend SJM to my friends and hence why I will be continuing with them for the next coming year. Thank you for all the great work that you guys do!
Jack Moss
Apr 14, 2020
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We rented a flat at Charles Apartments with SJM for about 18 months, and despite some of the bad reviews below they were pretty easy to deal with. One big benefit was that they owned our building and so collected the rent directly. This meant they had no commercial pressure to fleece us with agency fees or the deposit return. The tenancy was rolling with 6 weeks' notice, meaning they never put the price up or charged "re-signing fees" for five minutes of admin.
Whenever we reported a problem it was repaired quickly and without any dispute, and when we did move out we left a bit of wear-and-tear on the flat but they returned our deposit in full. Perhaps they treat students worse than professionals, but generally speaking this was one of the more relaxed agencies I've dealt with.
Whenever we reported a problem it was repaired quickly and without any dispute, and when we did move out we left a bit of wear-and-tear on the flat but they returned our deposit in full. Perhaps they treat students worse than professionals, but generally speaking this was one of the more relaxed agencies I've dealt with.
Alana Elliott
Apr 11, 2020
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I've dealt with Phil at SJM in Hyde Park who helped me find a lovely little flat in the heart of meanwood. I've rented a lot over the years & SJM have been the best! They get any maintenance problems sorted within 24hrs & Phil has always been super helpful with anything regarding the flat. They also don't rip you off with signing fees & deposits like most estate agents! I highly recommend.
