Martin & Co Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport Lettings & Estate Agents

Martin & Co Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport Lettings & Estate Agents is part of Martin & Co, a national network of independently-owned letting and estate agents with over 30 years' experience in lettings and estate agency. The Portsmouth branch has been providing specialist advice to buyers, sellers, tenants, and investors in and around Portsmouth since 2013. In 2023, it expanded its services to include Gosport and Fareham. The branch operates as MJB Property Management Limited t/a Martin & Co (Portsmouth).

Its core areas of expertise include residential sales, lettings and property management, and mortgage and legal services through partners Stakes Hill Financial Services and local solicitors. The Portsmouth team includes James Elvin (Lettings Manager), Cara Stanton (Senior Property Manager), Hayley Halliday (Portfolio Manager), and Helena Jones (Administrator). Martin & Co Portsmouth sponsors the Main Stand and youth-level teams of Fareham Town FC. Martin & Co started as lettings specialists and later expanded into residential sales and investments.

Anyone letting a property in Portsmouth, whether searching for a home to rent or seeking someone to manage a portfolio, describes a process that is organised from the first enquiry through to the move. Much of the credit goes to James Elvin, whose professionalism, efficiency and readiness to help come up repeatedly. Tenants recount that he explained every stage plainly, replied to questions quickly and chased parties who were slowing matters down, so that moving dates were agreed without delay. Dependability is another theme: viewings were arranged promptly, tenancy agreements were prepared correctly and problems arising during a tenancy were answered and settled fast.

Owners returning over several years value speaking to the same person, who has consistently secured reliable occupants and worked swiftly on their behalf. A couple settling into a flat mention its well-kept condition and the clear guidance on identification and paperwork. Others describe the wider office as welcoming and helpful, in person and by email alike. The impression is of an uncomplicated, well-run service that eases the pressure of renting, with both occupiers and owners pointing to responsiveness, clear communication and steady personal attention.