Independent estate agents across Lancashire

Your next move starts here.

Sell, let, buy or rent with a local team based in Blackburn. Clear fees, personal service and property marketing that shows every home at its best.

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HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

8am–10pm.
Seven days a week.

Property questions and problems don’t keep office hours. Our phone lines are open every day, including Sundays, so landlords and tenants can speak to a real person when they need us.

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01254 449034

Open 8am–10pm, seven days a week

◷ Open later

Call after the usual working day or at the weekend.

☎ Better access

Speak to our team about your property or tenancy.

✓ Faster response

Tell us about an issue without waiting until Monday.

COMPLETE MANAGEMENT WITH LOCK & KEY

You own the property. We take care of the rest.

From finding tenants to ongoing care, we make managing your property simpler and keep you informed.

✓ Landlord and tenant online portals✓ 360° property tours✓ Rent collection✓ Arrears management✓ Tenant referencing✓ Compliance support✓ Property inspections✓ Maintenance coordination✓ Tenancy documentation✓ Day-to-day tenant management

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Properties for sale

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Lyndhurst Avenue, Blackburn

£125,000
2 bedrooms · 1 reception room
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2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Reception
Sold STC
School Lane, Guide, Blackburn

£160,000
3 bedrooms · 2 reception rooms
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3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
2 Receptions
Sold STC
Lower Hollin Bank Street, Blackburn

£149,500
3 bedrooms · 1 reception room
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3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
1 Reception
Sold STC

Properties to let

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Ivy Street, Burnley

£650 pcm
2 bedrooms · 1 reception room
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2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Reception
Available
Wilton Close, Blackburn

£1,600 pcm
4 bedrooms · 2 reception rooms
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4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Receptions
Available
Carrs Wood, Blackburn

£1,600 pcm
3 bedrooms · 2 reception rooms
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3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Receptions
Let Agreed

HOW WE HELP

The right support for your move.

Clear choices and a local team beside you.

01 SELL

Make your sale count

Photos, floor plans, 360° tours and viewings, with support through to completion.

£795 up to £100k · £995 up to £200k

Above £200k, fee agreed. No VAT added.

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02 LET

Find the right tenant

Marketing, enquiries, flexible viewings, referencing and tenancy setup.

Tenant find from £450

Joint tenancy £500. No VAT on agency fees.

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03 MANAGE

Everyday care, handled

Rent collection, tenant liaison, inspections and maintenance coordination.

£150 tenancy setup

Plus 10% of rent collected. No VAT added.

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04 AUCTION

Explore auction

Another way to market your property, with clear guidance on the method, reserve and fees.

Options with iamsold

Talk through what suits your sale.

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05 COMMERCIAL

Commercial property, covered

Sales and lettings for commercial premises, with local marketing, viewings and straightforward advice.

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CLEAR FEES. PERSONAL SERVICE.

Transparent pricing. Proper estate agency.

Know what you pay and what you get, before you choose your agent. Our sales and lettings fees are set out below, with no VAT added.

Selling your home

From £795

Sales fees by property price · No VAT added

£795 up to £100,000 · £995 over £100,000 and up to £200,000. Above £200,000, fee agreed.

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Tenant Find

£450

Standard tenancy · No VAT added

Joint tenancy: £500. Marketing, viewings and tenancy setup. Referencing and AML checks are charged separately to the landlord.

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Fully Managed

£150 + 10%

No VAT added

£150 setup / tenant-find fee, then ongoing management at 10% of rent collected. Minimum management term: 12 months.

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Additional landlord checks: AML checks cost £15 per person and credit checks cost £15 per person, charged in addition to the agency fees. The landlord pays these charges, including checks on tenants. No VAT is added.

Marketing that helps your property stand out

Zoopla property portal marketing, 360° virtual tours and floorplans, with professional photography arranged as part of our property marketing.

✓ Zoopla marketing✓ 360° virtual tours✓ Photography & floorplans✓ Telephone availability 8am–10pm, every day

Compare published Blackburn agent fees

Checked 27 September 2026 against the agents’ own websites. Packages and additional charges vary. VAT is shown only where the source makes it clear; confirm the full written quote and terms with each agent.

Crown Estates, Blackburn

Sales: Advertised at 1%, subject to a minimum fee of £1,500 + VAT.

The sales page explicitly adds VAT to the minimum fee but does not clearly state the VAT treatment of the 1% rate.

Fully Managed: 10% + VAT.

Tenant Find: Quote required — available, but no price is listed on the landlord page.

Advertises no upfront costs; no separate setup figure is shown. Published services include internet marketing and enhanced photography for sales, and regular inspections with a dedicated lettings team for landlords.

Stones Young

Tenant Find: 100% of the first month’s rent. VAT treatment of this fee is not stated on the fee page.

Fully Managed: £300 setup + 12% of monthly rent, both including VAT.

Published services include digital marketing, accompanied viewings and referencing; management adds rent collection, repairs coordination and periodic safety inspections. Optional Tenant Find inventory: £102 including VAT.

Quick Move

Sales: 1%, minimum £995.

Tenant Find: Quote required — the page refers to commission on the first month’s rent without specifying a rate.

Fully Managed: £250 setup + 10% of rent collected.

VAT treatment is not stated on these pages. Published services include property portal marketing, photographs and accompanied viewings; management adds rent collection, inspections and maintenance.

This is a comparison of published information, not a complete list of each agent’s services. A service omitted here should not be taken to mean it is unavailable. Ask each agent about 360° tours, floorplans, telephone hours and any extra costs.

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VIEW AROUND YOUR LIFE

See more before you visit. View when it suits you.

Our 360° virtual tours let you explore a home in your own time before arranging a viewing. We offer evening, Saturday and Sunday appointments to fit around work and family life. Where the property and team are available, we can sometimes arrange a viewing the same day.

◉ 360° tours☾ Evening viewings▦ Weekends too☎ Phones 8am–10pm every day

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The details make the difference

Every sales, lettings and auction instruction includes a floor plan and a 360° virtual tour as part of our standard property marketing. We also arrange professional photography, advertise on Zoopla and support viewings seven days a week.

We cover Blackburn, Darwen, Preston, Burnley, Rossendale, Blackpool and surrounding areas.

Questions and answers

Find straightforward answers for your next step with Lock & Key.

For tenants →Applications, viewings and moving in For landlords →Letting, management and repairs For sellers →Fees, marketing and offers For buyers →Viewings, offers and buying your home

Google reviews

See what customers have shared about working with our team.

      
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   Catherine Harris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lock & Key manage two houses for me and do a great job. I cam’t recommend them highly enough. They are always quick to sort out any problems and manage to take all the stress out of being a landlord.
  
 
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   Emma Marrow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing process. Me and my partner have just moved into our first home through lock and key and the process was quick, easy and very friendly with constant communication. I would 100% recommend
  
 
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   gail clough 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing landlords always do repairs asap and go above and beyond and all so friendly
  
 
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   Aqsa Nabeel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had a really positive experience with this letting agent. From the initial enquiry through to getting everything sorted, the team were friendly, professional and easy to deal with. Communication was clear and they were always quick to respond whenever I had a question or needed help.

The whole process was straightforward and stress-free, which made moving into the property much easier. I really appreciate how helpful and approachable everyone has been and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to rent a property.
  
 
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   Angie K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I rent a property off Lock & Key, I've had no better landlord than these. My repairs are always done as fast as they can and they will help with anything they possibly can
  
 
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   Paul Foster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are very good
  
 
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   Amy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a tenant with Lock & Key for the past 4 years, and I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough!

They are absolutely amazing. They are so easy to get in contact with, no matter the time, and whenever there has been a maintenance issue, they have always been quick to get it sorted.

What I love most is how friendly, down-to-earth and approachable everyone is. They genuinely care about their tenants and make renting feel so much easier and less stressful.

Thank you to everyone at Lock & Key for everything over the past 4 years. You’re amazing! ❤️
  
 
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   Faz M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My Buy to let is in Blackburn, but I live 30 miles away. Gave Dee the contract to manage my property as I've no time to chase workmen and do repairs on the property.  So left it all in her hands.  What can I say.  She exceeded my expectations. New boiler, roof and guttering jobs done within a week.   Highly recommended Dee for your property management services.
  
 
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   Colin Beck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been renting from lock and key for just over a year know and the service they provide is second to none