renting a property in Bracknell
renting a property in Bracknell

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Find your next home in the heart of Berkshire

Whether you're relocating to Bracknell or Wokingham, moving within the region, or seeking your first rental, we at Sears make the process straightforward and stress-free. With deep local knowledge, a wide range of properties and a friendly team, we’ll help you find a home that suits your lifestyle, budget and timing.

From modern apartments in town centres to family homes in the suburbs and village locations, our listings span Bracknell, Wokingham and the surrounding villages, so you’ll always know the area well before you move in.

The Process

How the renting process works at Sears

We believe renting should be transparent, efficient and structured around your needs. Here’s what to expect:

  • Register your requirements with us, budget, number of bedrooms, preferred areas (e.g., Warfield, Binfield, Crowthorne) and move-in date
  • We’ll match your criteria to current and upcoming properties and alert you as soon as new homes become available
  • Viewings arranged at your convenience. Our team will highlight key features, neighbourhood insights and practicalities like transport links and local amenities
  • Once you’ve chosen a property, we manage referencing, tenancy set-up, deposit protection and contract signing, all with clear communication and guidance
  • On move-in we’ll ensure the property is ready, provide you with essential documents and make sure you know how everything works
Tenants viewing rental homes in Berkshire
Tenants viewing rental homes in Berkshire
house to rent in Berkshire through Sears
house to rent in Berkshire through Sears

Our Approach

Why rent with us?

Renting through Sears offers more than just a property listing, you get access to a team that knows the Berkshire market inside out, cares about your move and supports you throughout your tenancy.

What sets us apart:

  • A wide selection of high-quality rental homes across Bracknell & Wokingham
  • Strong local presence, you’ll work with people who understand your area, commute and lifestyle
  • Clear, friendly communication, you’ll know what’s next, every step of the way
  • Transparent fees and tenancy terms, aligned with the latest legislation
  • Local support for maintenance, renewals or any unexpected issues during your tenancy

Start Here

Getting started, what you need to know

Before you start viewing, here are a few practical pointers:

  • Have your budget, preferred area and timescale ready, we can act faster when you’re clear on criteria.
  • Understand the upfront costs: first month’s rent, security deposit (holding deposit where applicable), and any tenancy setup requirements.
  • Be ready to move quickly, the Bracknell & Wokingham rental market is competitive, so good homes can be snapped up fast.
  • Know your rights and responsibilities: you’ll receive an inventory, safety certificate information and contact details for any maintenance.
  • Keep in touch, if your requirements change, update us so we can continue the search accordingly.
property to rent in wokingham with sears
property to rent in wokingham with sears

Frequently asked questions

Once you have viewed a property and decided you would like to apply, you can complete our tenancy application form online. If your application is accepted by the landlord, we’ll guide you through the next steps, including referencing, right to rent checks, tenancy paperwork, deposit payments and everything you need to know before moving in.

You will usually need to provide photo ID, proof of your right to rent in the UK and evidence of income, such as recent payslips, bank statements or employment details. You may also be asked for an employer reference, previous landlord reference and consent for a credit check.

Before your tenancy begins, you will usually need to pay a security deposit. In most cases, this is equivalent to five weeks’ rent, although the exact amount will be confirmed during the application process. Once paid, your deposit will be protected in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme, and you’ll receive the relevant details as part of your tenancy paperwork.

We’ll begin the referencing process and guide you through each stage of setting up your tenancy. This will usually include right to rent checks, tenancy documents, arranging payment of the initial funds, and confirming your move-in date.

If you are renting one of our fully managed properties, our property management team will usually be your first point of contact for maintenance issues and repairs. Maintenance can be reported quickly online, 24/7, through Fixflo.

Real words, real reviews

What our clients say about us

4.9/5 Customer rating

Rating

Sears have been an incredible help throughout our search for a new property. I can't thank Kiera, Andy, and Jess enough for their patience, support, and dedication in helping us find the perfect home. Moving to a new area can be overwhelming and daunting, but they made the entire process so much easier. They were always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and support us every step of the way. Thank you, Kiera, Andy, and Jess, for your outstanding service and for making what could have been a stressful experience such a positive one. I would highly recommend Sears to anyone looking for a property!

Nelum Fiodorov

1 month ago

I have just come out of a difficult divorce and was looking to purchase a house for myself and my children. The thought of viewing properties on my own was a bit daunting for me. I first made contact with Sears Estate agents in Wokingham a few months ago and viewed two properties that they were marketing. I met Poppy at both viewings, she was warm, friendly, and professional as well as being very knowledgeable about the properties. Unfortunately, I did not have a buyer for my property so was unable to put in an offer or purchase with Sears. However, I was very impressed that Poppy and her colleague Amy, acknowledged my property search and contacted me recently about another suitable property, before it was marketed live on websites. They were very efficient in arranging a viewing for me promptly. I was met at the property by Alison, who was again, very warm, friendly, welcoming, patient and open to questions. After the viewing, I went to Sears estate agents office in Wokingham town centre, where I was met in a friendly manner and offered a hot drink, which was a nice touch. Poppy assisted me with the administration involved in putting an offer forward, as I had unfortunately left my glasses in my car! She was very helpful and patient and explained how the process of putting the offer forward to the vendor worked. I was very impressed with the office layout, clean lines, modern decor and comfortable chairs. I would like to mention that I was very impressed with my experience with Sears, Wokingham, the staff are excellent role models and ambassadors for Sears, keep up the good work. Allison Radcliffe 😀

Allison

1 month ago

Had the pleasure of being shown around by Aimee from the Wokingham office at a property answered all of my questions and was very helpful and knowledgeable of the house and local area

Robert Cox

1 month ago

Exceptional service and outstanding communication from Sears especially Matt Reynolds who assisted with the sale of shared ownership property. It has been a pleasure to deal with such a kind, professional and honest estate agent. Always communicating clearly and efficiently, keeping me updated all the time and chasing when needed. I can highly recommend! Thank you Matt!

Petra Malyjurkova

1 month ago

Poppy is a lovely estate agent who helped me find my first home, greatly appreciated and will go for their help again in the future.

andrew nash

1 month ago

At Estate Services we provide end of tenancy cleaning and property management services and it is always a pleasure to work with Jake at Sears. Jake is approachable, friendly, and genuinely easy to deal with, which makes a real difference in this industry. What I appreciate most is his honest, no nonsense approach and the way he gets things done efficiently without overcomplicating matters. Communication is always straightforward, and you always know where you stand with him. It is refreshing to work with someone who values good working relationships and treats people with respect. I would highly recommend Jake to any potential landlord and look forward to continuing to provide services to him and his team in the future. Thank you!

Nikki Surtees

2 months ago

The entire Sears team, especially Jessica, Keira, and Freddie, have been absolutely excellent from minute one. From the initial viewing right the way through to contract signings, arranging the inventory, and to payments, the team were always on-hand to assist in any way possible, whilst ensuring replies were prompt and clear. As someone who rented for 6 years in a previous property, I felt like a renting newbie again! But Sears have been a faultless, reassuring partner throughout.

Theo Tsangaris

2 months ago

Working with Poppy in the Sears team has been an absolute pleasure, communication is clear and frequent, next actions have always been addressed - we've been kept in the loop throughout our process so far. Poppy's personal approach is the reason why we have felt confidence in our buying process and we look forward to getting over the line in the coming months.

Ben

2 months ago

I cannot thank Emma and Rob at Sears enough! We had super tight deadlines to sell our home and if it wasn’t for them it wouldn’t have been achieved and we wouldn’t have had our offer accepted on our purchase. Our property was live and on Rightmove in less than a week. I had six viewings the first day, and a further three the day after. It sold within 48 hours. Professional, knowledgeable, prompt and highly commendable. Just wow - thank you!!!!

Kathryn Louise

2 months ago

Poppy at Sears has been excellent in the sale of my property. She is friendly, knowledgeable and has the highest levels of integrity. She spends time understanding the Seller and Purchasers needs….building a strong basis of trust right from the get go.

NIGEL NELMS

2 months ago