Red Cow Properties Ltd was established to provide a more focused and personal approach to student accommodation in Exeter. By specialising exclusively in 2-bedroom properties, the company ensures that tenants always have access to well-managed homes of a consistently high standard. All properties taken on are modern and have been fully refurbished to a high standard, and every house is carefully vetted to ensure it meets the company’s quality requirements. Our direct relationships with hand-picked and local landlords mean maintenance and repairs are carried out quickly and efficiently – no delays like those often experienced with larger letting agents or inactive landlords.

Since launching in 2019, Red Cow Properties Ltd has grown to manage numerous properties for over 20 local landlords. From the very first day of viewing to the end of the tenancy, tenants have direct contact with their property manager, so any questions, concerns, or requests are handled promptly and efficiently—no middlemen, no delays.

The company provides a personal, hands-on service to ensure every student tenant has a smooth and hassle-free experience. Any issues are resolved quickly, maintenance is managed effectively, and tenants feel supported throughout their tenancy.

With Red Cow Properties Ltd, tenants benefit from a service designed to make student living simple, reliable, and stress-free.

The letting and management process

Once you get in touch with us, we’ll arrange viewings for as many properties as you’d like. If you find a property you like and we feel it’s a good fit, we’ll answer any questions about the home, tenancy, or contract.

We then send over the tenancy agreement for you to read and sign, and request the deposit, which is always one month’s rent and refundable at the end of the tenancy, provided there is no damage or breakages. Once the deposit is received, the property is removed from the market. We do not charge any other holding fees.

As students often do not have an extensive financial history, we require at least one guarantor per property, who will be referenced to confirm affordability. In the majority of cases, this will pass and once this is complete, the tenancy agreement is signed by us and returned to you. All the necessary legal paperwork is provided before the tenancy begins.

We also handle practical steps to make your move-in seamless:

• We contact the council to exempt the property from council tax for the duration of your tenancy.

• Provide guidance on utilities such as gas and electricity, including current suppliers and how to set up accounts.

• Organise parking permits if required, usually 2–4 weeks before the tenancy starts.

Move-In Day:
Where possible, we’ll meet you at the property to walk through the inventory, record meter readings and hand over the keys. We’ll show you around the house and explain key features, including the stopcock, fuse box, and meters. You’ll also receive our direct contact number, so you can reach us at any time via WhatsApp for questions, support, or maintenance issues.