Winner of the Prestige Awards 2025!
02 Oct 2025Rent Happily has been voted the Residential Agency of the Year 2025 by the Prestige Awards. It recognises the excellence in reputation, service, and innovation.
What the judges say
Rent Happily is a residential lettings agency providing the most comprehensive rental experience in Bristol.
Founded by Boris Drappier, the agency has spent over a decade reshaping the way residential lettings are managed, proving that it’s possible to serve both landlords and tenants with comparable levels of fairness and respect. With a forward-thinking model that blends legal expertise with human understanding, Rent Happily offers full-service lettings management designed for private landlords who prioritise long-term outcomes and ethical practices. Tenant retention is more than 50% higher than the national average — a direct result of their values-led approach.
The judges were particularly impressed by Rent Happily’s track record of excellence and innovation across the board.
The team has consistently anticipated upcoming regulation, with procedures already aligned to the Renters’ Rights Bill — including fair rent policies, pet-friendly tenancies, and no renewals or bidding wars. Their online model ensures full transparency, with 24/7 access to accounts, safety records and tenancy documentation. Landlords benefit from consistent income, minimal voids and low arrears, while tenants enjoy long-term stability and trusted support. Rent Happily sets a high standard by blending people-first service with regulatory precision — earning glowing five-star reviews and industry-leading results.
Highlight
Rent Happily is redefining lettings through ethics, innovation, and unmatched legal foresight — setting a new benchmark for trust and performance in the rental sector.
Link to the photoshoot at Ashton Gate Stadium.
Boris Drappier
