Joe McCann heads up the lettings department since joining our staff in February 2025. 

At KPS we provide up to date computer technology courtesy of the Vebra Alto & Payprop software packages which allows us to ensure that all aspects of the property management services that we provide can be dealt with in the most beneficial way for landlords and tenants alike through their fully cloud based cutting edge technology.

Properties are managed throughout the Country. Additionally, we can provide a full landlord & tenant service to include re-letting, lease renewals, rent review, portfolio valuations, etc.

If you are interested in letting a property, or have a house to rent please get in contact with Joe on 028 30 868404 or via joe@kernanpropertyservices.com 

“The rental market has continued to see strong growth in rents, driven by a sustained shortage of available properties. Over the past 12 months, average rents have increased by just over 6%, with the typical property now costing £987 per month. Recent analysis from PropertyPal shows that almost 10% of properties previously listed for rent have been moved to the open market for sale, providing further evidence that some landlords are exiting the sector.

“Tenant demand remains exceptionally high, unchanged from Q3 last year, but down from Q3 2023, indicating that demand is cooling slightly, but from a very elevated base. Addressing the barriers to housing supply - across all tenures - remains the single most important challenge for the long-term sustainability of the rental sector.”

Our own district Newry, Mourne and Down continues to perform well with an average rental price for the district of £855.00 PCM an 7.1% increase on the 12 months previous.

Joe says... 

"As a placement student at Kernan Property Services, I am gaining hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of property sales and lettings. My role involves assisting clients in finding their ideal homes, coordinating viewings, and providing customer service. I am passionate about the property market and committed to delivering a seamless experience for vendors, purchasers, landlords and tenants.

Currently studying Real Estate at University Ulster, I aim to bring a fresh perspective and a keen eye for detail to the team. With a proactive and client-focused approach, I will strive to build strong relationships and ensure every transaction runs smoothly."

Joe is assisted in the Lettings Department by Patricia Kernan. Patricia joined the property team in 2004, and is one of our sales and lettings negotiators. Patricia has a wealth of knowledge having worked in the industry for over 20 years. Throughout this time she has proved herself to be highly proficient, and superb with her customer service. 

How a property manager can help

At KPS our aim is simple:

• Find the right tenants for your investment in the first place

• Protect your rights while keeping everything stress-free

• Keep all tenancy documents up to date and compliant

• Manage notices and timelines correctly and everything in between

Full Management

If you already have, or are considering letting, a residential property it would seem practical to place the marketing in the hands of an experienced agent, someone who will ensure that the property is well cared for, to allow you to maximise this very valuable source of regular income. We also have a designated maintenance department which looks after any repairs, redecorate or improvements which may be necessary. We are able to attend to emergences and only use trained staff with experience in the relevant area which needs attention. Our service is ideal for those landlords living overseas or those who just don’t want the hassle of letting a property.

Our property management services include, but are not limited to:

• Key holding
• Rent collection, including ground rent and service charge payment
• Deposit collection and holding
• Pre-tenancy property visits and preparation, including two visits per annum
• Arranging inventories
• Transfer of utilities and payment of bills service
• Day-to-day management and maintenance of your property
• 24-hour emergency service
• Arranging for repairs and maintenance to be carried out by our independent, vetted and competitively-priced contractors
• Dealing with insurance claims
• Annual rent review and property valuation appraisal
• Providing advice on legislation and ensuring legal compliance
• Acting as a point-of-contact for tenants
• Organising and negotiating end of tenancy dilapidation claims and deposit returns.

Full Management Agreement:

 £125.00 plus VAT - One Off Fee and 10 % plus VAT of your monthly rental income thereafter.

Let Only

Ideal for landlords who want a comprehensive specialist service, but want to keep their costs down. Suitable for the experienced landlords who want to attract quality tenants.

Let Only Agreement:

£375.00 plus VAT - One Off Fee.

Damage deposits are protected by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme NI.