Estate and Lettings Agents in Bolton
The Purple Property Shop is an independent, family-run firm of estate agents in Bolton. We sell and let homes from our office in Astley Bridge, and we have done so for 16 years. We recognise the importance of good communication, so every call to the office is answered, or returned if we miss it.
If you want to sell your house in Bolton, we compare it with recent sold prices, market it properly and update you every week. If you are a landlord, our letting agents in Bolton handle everything from finding tenants to running the tenancy day to day.
Google rating: Rated 4.8 stars on Google from over 790 reviews
Client money protected: money we hold for landlords and tenants is covered by Client Money Protection
Bolton opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm
Sell Your House in Bolton
The first job in any house sale is agreeing a price that buyers will pay. Our team of local experts know Bolton street by street, so we compare your home with recent sold prices nearby, give you a price range and explain how we reached it. You then set the asking price with the evidence in front of you.
Once you instruct us, you can expect:
One point of contact: one person who knows your sale, so you never have to repeat yourself.
Weekly updates: we update you every week and pass on feedback after each viewing.
Marketing that shows your home well: professional photography, a floor plan, and cinematic video and virtual tours.
Portal exposure: your home is listed on major property platforms like Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket.
Offer handling: we negotiate offers on your behalf and report each one back to you.
Let Your Property in Bolton
When you let your property with us, we offer three levels of service so you can choose how involved you want to be. Our lettings page covers each one in full.
Tenant Find: For experienced landlords who want to stay hands-on. Includes marketing on all major portals, accompanied viewings, tenant referencing and a compliant tenancy agreement.
Managed Service: For landlords who want the day-to-day running handled. Includes management from the start of the tenancy to deposit return, including maintenance and repairs, compliance and routine tenancy admin. Optional Rent & Legal Protection.
Premium Managed Service: For landlords who want minimal involvement. Full property management, regular inspections and reports, and a professional inventory.
Landlords in England must follow the Renters' Rights Act, which changed how private tenancies work from 1 May 2026. Our lettings team can talk you through the practical steps when we value your property for rent.
We also support property investors, including those buying in Bolton from outside the area. Learn more about our property sourcing and investment service.
Properties for Sale and to Rent in Bolton
We have a range of properties listed for sale or rent in Bolton, from small terraced houses that are great for first-time buyers or investors to semi-detached and detached family homes. As your local Bolton estate agent, we can help you find the right home.
Browse our current properties for sale and properties to rent.
Why People Choose Property in Bolton
Bolton sits in the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, with Manchester, Bury, Salford, Wigan and Blackburn all close by. The Bolton Wanderers give the town a strong connection to football, the Octagon Theatre and Bolton Museum bring cultural interest, and The University of Greater Manchester has its main campus in Bolton, making it an attractive place to live.
Homes range from terraced streets close to the centre to semi-detached and detached family houses in suburbs such as Horwich, Farnworth and Westhoughton. If you are selling or letting a home in any of them, our local team can value it against recent sales and lettings nearby and talk you through the next step.
Why Choose Us as Your Estate Agent in Bolton
Family-run and local: an independent business with its Bolton team based on Blackburn Road, with 16 years of experience.
Every call answered: we answer every call or return it if we miss it, so you speak to a person and do not have to chase for news.
Sales and lettings in one team: a seller who decides to let, or a landlord who decides to sell, stays with an agent who already knows the property.
Protected client money: rent and deposits we hold are covered by Client Money Protection. View our certificate here.
Accredited letting agents: we are accredited by safeagent and are members of the UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA).
Independent oversight: we are registered with The Property Ombudsman and follow its code of practice.
What Our Clients Say
Areas of Bolton We Cover
We sell and let across Bolton and the surrounding areas, including:
Horwich
Westhoughton
Farnworth
Blackrod
Astley Bridge
Barrow Bridge
Heaton & Markland Hill
Smithills
Halliwell & Little Bolton
Harwood & Bradshaw
Breightmet
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold
Tonge Fold & Tonge Moor
The Haulgh & Firwood Fold
Great Lever
Little Lever & Darcy Lever
Ladybridge & Morris Green
Daubhill & Deane
Not sure whether we cover your street? Contact us and ask the team.
Contact Us
Get in touch using the form below, call our Bolton team on 01204 598979, or visit us on Blackburn Road.
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