About
Rachelle Bennett
My Story
I began my career in five-star hospitality in Cape Town in the early 2000s before relocating to Scotland with my family in 2015. We settled in the beautiful rural village of Alford, where we purchased our “fixer-upper” stone-and-slate cottage. Over the years, we've renovated the property room by room ourselves, gaining extensive hands-on knowledge of property renovation, repairs, and maintenance.
With more than four years of experience managing a large property portfolio for a local rural estate, together with a diploma in Interior Decorating, I bring a professional and well-rounded perspective to property management and design.
I have a genuine passion for property, and my focus is simple: to protect your investment and maximise its potential, whatever your preferred letting approach. The result is well-managed properties, happy tenants, and returning guests.
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What I offer
I started this independent agency with the intention to bring a fresh, honest, and personalized approach to property management in Aberdeenshire.
My background bridges two distinct worlds to maximize the value of your asset:
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For Long-Term Rentals: I leverage my local compliance knowledge and hands-on rural experience to act as a total shield for your investment. Because my independent business is still completely VAT-free with zero hidden contractor mark-ups, the price I quote you is exactly what you pay.
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For Short-Term Lets: I combine my property management skills with 5-star hospitality experience and a Diploma in Interior Decorating. This means I don't just manage bookings; I style, stage, and elevate your property to stand out, to command premium nightly rates and positive guest reviews.
Whether you own a family home in Alford, a traditional farmhouse in Tarland, or a holiday property in Aboyne, I am physically here on your doorstep to manage your property with the care, transparency, and dedication it deserves.
Discover how my unique blend of skills and experience can help you unlock the full potential of your property
TESTIMONIALS
"The MacRobert Trust has benefitted so much from your valuable contribution over the past few years. I'd have no hesitation recommending your new company for both property management and interior design, a unique combination of skills!"
- Gillian Currie / CEO / The MacRobert Trust
