Wakefield Lettings
Wakefield Lettings
Established in 1986 Martin & Co (UK) has over 130 offices across the UK offering property lettings & management. Martin & Co has established its reputation through top quality professional services to property investors and discerning private buyers.
Wakefield district, situated next to the river Calder, is one of five Metropolitan districts in West Yorkshire. It is located at the heart of major West and South Yorkshire conurbations. It is ideally placed for access to the UK’s transport network, and has benefited in recent years from rapid growth in economy of nearby Leeds.
Wakefield has emerged from over a century of reliance on coal mining to become a thriving manufacturing, shopping and distribution centre, taking full advantage of its place at the heart of West Yorkshires transport network. With its location at the heart of England and the centre of the UK’s communications network Wakefield offers unsurpassed transport links, providing fast connections by road, rail and air. Wakefield is located at the intersection between the M1 and M62 with A1 at its eastern boundary. It is well placed to access other regional centres such as Leeds, Sheffield and York.
Wakefield is currently undergoing major development and re – development projects, which is aimed to bringing new life into the city:
- Trinity Walk, located southeast of Wakefield Centre will see the original market hall and surrounding area demolished and replaced with a new indoor market, retail units and library. Trinity Walk in Wakefield will establish a unique retail and leisure environment for the local community. The scheme will provide enhanced public spaces, as well as restaurants and bars, which will create a new focus for the city.
- The original ABC cinema which was closed in 1997 has been given a brand new lease of life and redevelopment will see it converted into flats
- Ings Road, most of the current Ings road shopping park will be demolished and redeveloped into a more “city centre like” shopping plaza will also see the current motorway like Ing Road re routed to leave an uncongested street
- Ridings Shopping Centre, the owners of the centre have announced that they are speeding several millions on revamping the aging city centre shopping mall.
- The Waterfront Wakefield, Development of the Old Fernandes brewery in Kirkgate, this development will see new retail and industrial units built alongside the Hepworth Gallery, an art gallery built to honour the designs of Barbara Hepworth
- Chantry Waters, adjacent to the development at Wakefield Waterside, is a regeneration of Calder Island with phase one of the Chantry Waters flats completed and phase two of office blocks under construction
Martin & Co (UK) Ltd is a recognised Investor in People.
Landlords
Why Wakefield, if you are looking to start an investment portfolio or add additional properties to your existing ones, Wakefield is an excellent choice.
Major on going developments over the last couple of years has seen vast changes to an ever improving Wakefield not only to the centre of Wakefield abut also is surrounding areas.
These developments to an already prosperous town will continue to fuel a strong market for good quality family homes, offering good returns and helping reduce void periods.
You will find us committed to offering you friendly impartial advise on suitable properties and will work diligently to achieve the optimum rent as quickly as possible and at an affordable pace.
If you are looking to let residential property in Wakefield area we give you the backing of a national brand coupled with local knowledge of the Wakefield property lettings market. We offer a letting service, and a complete property management service. We can provide information on Rent Guarantee and Landlords Building and Contents Insurance depending on your needs.
Please call or e-mail us for details of our services, we look forward to hearing from you
Tenants
Martin and Co Wakefield endeavour to offer a good selection of properties within most areas of Wakefield. Of equal importance we will treat you as the valued customer you are in our efforts to make finding a new home a pleasant and affordable experience
We have homes for rent in the Wakefield area and throughout the UK. If you are looking for rented accommodation in Wakefield please see our latest listing. The lettings market moves quickly so it is best to register with us a month before you need to move into your new rented house or flat.
If you do not see the property you require, may we suggest you call us as we often have properties not yet advertised that may be ideal for you
Martin & Co is a trading style of 1st Lettings (Yorkshire) Ltd
Registered in England No: 6465915
Registered Office: Roundhay Chambers, 199 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 5AN
VAT No: 929 6180 93
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Address:
16 Cross Street
Wakefield
WF1 3BW
Tel: 01924 201457
Fax: 01924 375588
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ATTENTION LANDLORDS
Due to an extremely busy few months and increasing demand from waiting Tenants we urgently require all types of property. So if you have an empty property or are looking to buy a property to rent out or perhaps you are unhappy with the current service you are receiving, Please call the Wakefield Office now to book your FREE Market Appraisal and discuss the range of tailored packages we can offer.
Thursday, 10 July 2008
- Investor in People
- The National Approved Lettings Scheme (NALS)

