Professional property management across West Lothian and the Forth Valley. We handle the tenants, the maintenance, and the compliance — so you don't have to.
Whether you're letting one property or managing a portfolio, CastleBrae has a service to suit you. From a little help finding the right tenant, to handing everything over and never thinking about it again.
CastleBrae is the leading letting agency based in Bathgate, covering landlords and tenants across Falkirk, Livingston, Linlithgow and the surrounding communities.
Most of our business comes through personal recommendation, and that's no accident. We hold more new instructions and more available rental stock than any other local agency, a reflection of the trust landlords place in us, year after year.
Our team has the qualifications to match — including Propertymark, LETWELL and SafeAgent accredited staff, with two more currently training. Whether you're a landlord in Bathgate, Falkirk, Livingston or anywhere across West Lothian, we'll tailor our service to you.
Whether you want full control with a little help finding the right tenant, or you'd rather hand everything over and never think about it again, CastleBrae has a landlord service to suit you. As West Lothian's number one letting agent on Rightmove, we bring 20 years of local expertise to every property we manage — giving you the peace of mind that your investment is properly looked after, whichever level of service you choose.
Our most comprehensive service, built for landlords who want absolute certainty. Everything from our fully managed service, plus the reassurance that your rental income is protected — even if your tenant falls behind.
Sit back and let us take care of everything. From finding your tenant to handling the day-to-day running of your property, our fully managed service means you can enjoy the benefits of being a landlord without any of the hassle.
Perfect for landlords who want to manage the day-to-day themselves but need the expertise of a local agent to find the right tenant, fast. We handle the marketing, viewings, referencing and tenancy set-up — then hand the keys, and the tenant, over to you.
Trusted by landlords across West Lothian and Central Scotland for two decades
We've worked with over 2,000 landlords since we started — and counting
Officially the number one letting agent in West Lothian, as ranked by Rightmove
Our managed properties stay let. Minimising void periods and maximising your rental income
Outside normal office hours, our team is still on hand to deal with any emergency that arises — so you and your tenant are never left without support when it matters.
Rent is processed and paid out to you daily rather than batched into slow monthly cycles, so your money reaches you as quickly as possible.
Every tenant is put through a complete vetting process: credit checks, income verification and referencing. Giving you genuine confidence in who's living in your property.
Five of our team hold their full letting qualification, with two more currently working towards theirs — so your property is always in genuinely knowledgeable hands.
We never add a margin onto maintenance work. You pay exactly what the tradesperson charges, and we'll get multiple quotes until you're happy with the price.
If your property is empty, you don't pay us a management fee for it. It's as simple as that — we only get paid when we're actively managing a tenancy for you.
Perfect for landlords who want to manage the day-to-day themselves but need the expertise of a local agent to find the right tenant, fast. Here's exactly how it works.
We'll visit your property and give you an honest, accurate rental valuation — no obligation, no pressure. We'll talk you through the whole process and answer any questions you have, so you know exactly what to expect from start to finish.
We make sure your property is fully compliant, with all required documents and regulations in place before it ever goes to market.
Your property is professionally marketed across Rightmove, Zoopla and our own local database, putting it in front of the right tenants fast.
Every applicant is pre-vetted before they even step foot in your property for a viewing, so we only ever bring genuinely suitable tenants through the door.
We always accompany applicants around your property ourselves, and we'll carry out as many viewings as necessary until we find the right tenant for you.
Suitable applicants are presented to you, and the final decision always rests with you.
Once you've chosen your tenant, we carry out detailed final credit and referencing checks to confirm they're right for your property.
We raise the Private Residential Tenancy agreement and make sure every required document is properly in place.
We collect the deposit and first month's rent and send these straight over to you, so you can register the deposit with an approved scheme.
We coordinate the key handover and meet with your tenant in person to walk them through their rights and responsibilities — making sure the tenancy starts on the right foot for everyone.
Want all the benefits of Properly Found, without lifting another finger once your tenant has moved in? Our fully managed service picks up exactly where tenant find leaves off. Here's exactly how it works.
We start with our full tenant find process — valuation, compliance, marketing, pre-vetting, accompanied viewings, referencing and tenancy set-up — so your property is let to the right tenant from day one.
Unlike our tenant find service, we take this step off your hands too — lodging the deposit directly with our approved deposit scheme on your behalf.
We become the main point of contact for your tenant for the duration of the tenancy, handling everyday management tasks so you don't have to.
We deal with all tenant questions and maintenance requests as they arise, keeping things running smoothly without you needing to get involved.
We handle out of hours contact too, so your tenant always has someone to reach — and you're never the one fielding calls in the evening or at weekends.
We process rent collection every month and ensure it reaches you reliably and on time.
We carry out regular property visits and routine inspections throughout the tenancy, keeping a close eye on the condition of your property.
We report back to you whenever necessary, keeping you informed without overwhelming you with unnecessary updates — you'll always know what matters, when it matters.
When the tenancy comes to an end, we carry out a full check-out inspection and handle the deposit resolution process on your behalf.
Our most comprehensive service, built for landlords who want absolute certainty. Properly Protected includes everything in Properly Managed, plus the reassurance that your rental income is guaranteed even if your tenant falls behind. Here's exactly how it works.
We start with our full tenant find process — valuation, compliance, marketing, pre-vetting, accompanied viewings, referencing and tenancy set-up — so your property is let to the right tenant from day one.
We then take care of the full management of your tenancy — lodging the deposit with SafeDeposits Scotland, acting as the main point of contact for your tenant, handling maintenance, queries and out of hours contact, processing monthly rent collection, carrying out property visits and inspections, reporting back where necessary, and managing the end of tenancy check-out and deposit resolution.
On top of everything else, your rent is guaranteed. Even if your tenant falls behind or stops paying altogether, you'll continue to receive your rent on time, every month — so your income is never put at risk.
If the worst happens and eviction proceedings are needed, legal expenses cover is included as standard — meaning you're not left facing unexpected legal costs on top of everything else.
With every part of the process handled and your income protected, Properly Protected gives you the most hands-off, worry-free landlord experience we offer — your property managed properly, and your income properly secured.
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