Letting and property management in Bolton
Mill & Key is based in Bolton. We find tenants, manage tenancies and look after homes across the borough, from the town centre to Horwich, Westhoughton and Bromley Cross.
- 10% full management
- £295 to find a tenant
- No VAT, no exit fee
What homes rent for in Bolton
The average private rent in Bolton was £902 a month in September 2026, up 9.7% in a year from £822.
- £658One bedroom
- £822Two bedrooms
- £997Three bedrooms
| Type of home | Average rent a month |
|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | £790 |
| Terraced houses | £867 |
| Semi-detached houses | £977 |
| Detached houses | £1,366 |
| Four or more bedrooms | £1,461 |
Source: Office for National Statistics, published 20 October 2026. These are averages for the whole borough. Your property may be above or below, so ask for a free estimate for your street.
What we do for Bolton landlords
- Find your tenant. Advert, viewings, referencing and Right to Rent checks. You choose who moves in.
- Manage the tenancy. We check the rent arrives, arrange repairs at cost, inspect the property and send you a statement every month.
- Keep you inside the rules. The right paperwork at the start, a rent review each year with the correct notice, and reminders before safety certificates run out.
- Leave your money alone. Rent is paid straight to you. We never hold it.
Everything that's included, and what it costs in a year, is on the landlords page. Every price is on the fees page.
Where we work in Bolton
The whole borough. That includes the town centre, Horwich, Westhoughton, Farnworth, Kearsley, Little Lever, Bromley Cross, Egerton, Harwood, Lostock and Blackrod.
Bolton has its own hospital, Royal Bolton, and its own university, the University of Greater Manchester, which was the University of Bolton until 2024. Trains reach Manchester city centre in about 20 minutes. So tenants here are people who work in the town as well as people who commute.
We also work in the other nine Greater Manchester boroughs.
Licences for shared houses
A house shared by five or more people from more than one household needs an HMO licence from Bolton Council. Since June 2025, turning a home in Bolton into a shared house of any size has also needed planning permission. The council has proposed licensing smaller shared houses too.
A home let to one household doesn't normally need a licence. If you're not sure about yours, ask us, or check with the council:
Questions Bolton landlords ask
How much does a letting agent in Bolton cost?
Our full management fee is 10% of the monthly rent, with no VAT added. Finding a tenant is £295 for managed landlords, or £595 if you only want a tenant found. On the published fee lists of the 17 Greater Manchester agents we checked on 12 November 2026, the most common full-management fee was 12% including VAT.
What rent can I expect in Bolton?
The Office for National Statistics put the average private rent in Bolton at £902 a month in September 2026: £658 for one bedroom, £822 for two, £997 for three and £1,461 for four or more. Yours depends on the street, the size and the condition, so ask for a free estimate.
Which parts of Bolton do you cover?
The whole borough: the town centre, Horwich, Westhoughton, Farnworth, Kearsley, Little Lever, Bromley Cross, Egerton, Harwood, Lostock, Blackrod and everywhere between.
Do I need a licence to let a house in Bolton?
A house shared by five or more people from more than one household needs an HMO licence from Bolton Council. Since June 2025, turning a home in Bolton into a shared house of any size has also needed planning permission. The council has proposed licensing smaller shared houses too, so check its website for the latest. A home let to one household doesn't normally need a licence.
Are you based in Bolton?
Yes. Mill & Key is run from Bolton by its founder, Wahib, who visits each property himself.
What should your Bolton property rent for?
Tell us the address and we'll send a rent estimate within 48 hours. Free, and no obligation.
