Property management in Littleover, Derby, for portfolio landlords
Last updated: November 2026
TMS Management Solutions is a letting and property management agency in Derby, run by landlords, that manages hundreds of properties across Derby and Nottingham. TMS covers the whole of Derby, including Littleover, and provides full management for landlords there: finding tenants, collecting rent, sorting repairs and inspecting every property four times a year.
Own a rental property in Littleover? Tell us about it and we'll call you back the same day.
Where is Littleover?
Littleover is a residential suburb about three miles south-west of Derby city centre, in the DE23 postcode area. That puts it around three miles from TMS's office on Green Lane, so the team is never far from your property when something needs sorting.
How does TMS set rents in Littleover?
TMS sets every rent at a level that keeps the property let, based on an honest view of what it will rent for rather than the highest figure it could be advertised at. An empty month costs far more than a slightly lower rent.
To keep empty periods short, TMS starts marketing a property as soon as a tenant gives notice, and gets it cleaned or decorated if it needs it. TMS also looks at rents that have not moved in years, because some landlords have not touched theirs in a long time, and handles any increase for you when the time is right.
Do I need a licence to let a property in Littleover?
An HMO in Littleover needs a licence if five or more people live there as two or more households, the same as anywhere in Derby. Derby City Council does not currently run selective or additional licensing, so ordinary single lets in Littleover do not need a licence.
Read more on our landlord licensing page.
What does TMS manage for Littleover landlords?
TMS takes on the whole job, so landlords do not have to manage tenants or chase repairs themselves. That covers:
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Finding and moving in tenants, with marketing starting as soon as a tenant gives notice
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Tenant referencing and Right to Rent checks
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Deposit registration
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Getting a property cleaned or decorated between tenants where it needs it
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Collecting rent from every property
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Repairs done straight away by TMS's maintenance contractors, with emergency repairs handled out of hours
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Four inspections a year on every property
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Gas safety checks, electrical safety checks (EICR) and EPCs arranged
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Serving notices and handling rent increases
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Registering landlords on the new landlord register
Read more about our full management for portfolio landlords.
Why do landlords with properties in Littleover choose TMS?
Landlords choose TMS because the phone gets answered, repairs start straight away and rents are set to keep properties let.
TMS is run by landlords who own rental property themselves. Some landlords have been with TMS since it started more than 10 years ago, and most of the few who have left did so because they sold. Big enough to manage hundreds of properties. Small enough to answer the phone.
See how TMS manages portfolios of 15 to 35 properties in our portfolio landlord case studies.
How do I move my Littleover properties to TMS?
Moving your properties to TMS takes one email from you authorising the move. TMS then deals with your current agent, speaks to your tenants and transfers the deposits, for every property.
See how switching letting agent works, step by step.
Tell us about your property and we'll call you back the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Does TMS cover Littleover?
Yes. TMS manages properties across the whole of Derby, including Littleover, as part of its full management service.
Which other parts of Derby does TMS cover?
TMS manages properties across the whole of Derby, as well as in Nottingham, mainly the city centre. Find out more about our letting agents in Derby and our property management in Nottingham.
Can TMS manage my Littleover properties if I live somewhere else?
Yes. Around half of TMS's landlords live outside the area and some live overseas. TMS inspects every property four times a year and deals with repairs, so you do not need to be local.
Is there selective licensing in Littleover?
No. Derby City Council does not currently run selective licensing anywhere in the city. The only licence that applies is the mandatory HMO licence, for HMOs with five or more people in two or more households.
How often does TMS inspect properties?
Four times a year, on every property TMS manages.