Lint Group began back in 1992 when founders Rizz Patel and Sam Chand set up Letting International. With no previous experience in the property market, the then 17-year-old Rizz and 25-year-old Sam, spotted the opportunity to provide landlords with a property management service that they could rely on.
By 2004, Letting International were looking after over 1,600 properties and had a turnover in excess
of £25 million. Letting International became pioneers in the industry when they introduced guaranteed rent, which at the time was an innovative and forward-thinking approach to property management. This allows clients to let their properties with Lint Group for a fixed period of time with the certainty of a guaranteed monthly income.
Over the next five years, the business steadily grew, with the directors forging long-lasting partnerships with local authorities across the London boroughs, sourcing temporary and permanent accommodation for a huge number of families.
Clients at the heart of business
The directors learnt early on that the key to a successful letting business isn’t just looking after the
landlord but also making sure that the tenants are happy. Rizz believes the core values of honesty and integrity, which underpin the business, are the reason for its resounding and continued success. He says: “We understand the emotional attachment that many people have to their properties. Property is usually a person’s single largest investment in their lives.” Lint Group have recently started to conduct seminars and events on investment management, tax and other timely topics for their clients to attend and benefit from.
Looking after a huge portfolio of properties for many different landlords, the directors soon expanded their business into property maintenance with the launch of sister company, Ace Crest. “We’d go the extra mile and take the stress away from clients by offering to look after the maintenance and servicing of the properties,” explains Sam. Having conquered the letting market and built up a reputation as one of the biggest and most reliable letting agencies in London, Rizz and Sam decided to use their industry knowledge and skills to explore the business into property development. This led to the creation of Lint Development, with all three businesses now sitting under the umbrella company, Lint Group.
“We pride ourselves on developing real relationships as well as providing a quality service to clients
that always delivers,” says Rizz. “If you’re looking for peace of mind that your property will be well managed, cared for and your rents paid on time, then we are your perfect partner,” he concludes.
The Future for Lint Group
Sam is excited about their future developments. “I see Lint Group expanding our property management services into central London and Essex. Our aim is to build Lint Development’s portfolio by purchasing stock and rebuilding properties.” As the industry moves online, Lint Group will continue to develop through digital innovation and improved work practices to provide a more efficient and effective service to their clients. Rizz notes “We spend a lot of time listening to what our landlords and our clients want from us and we act upon these suggestions to ensure we are constantly progressing. At Lint Group, we are honored to support local community projects and we
will continue to invest our time and work alongside charities and worthwhile causes.”
