• Letting your property in London: the landlord guide

    Everything a London landlord needs in one place: what letting costs in 2026, the rules you must follow, how to find a good tenant and how to choose an agent.

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Free rental valuationHow letting works with TRPE

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COSTSLetting agent fees UK (2026): what tenants and landlords payTenant find, rent collection and full management fees, with a worked London example.PROCESSHow the residential letting process worksFrom valuation and marketing to referencing, move-in and the tenancy itself.THE LAWRenters' Rights Act 2025: what landlords need to knowWhat changed on 1 May 2026: no Section 21, rolling tenancies, rent increases and pets.

Rules and the law

The Renters' Rights Act explainedHow to evict a tenant after Section 21What is a deposit protection scheme?

Finding the right tenant

What an agency checks before finalising tenantsWhat happens if a tenant stops paying rentRenting with pets: 5 things to know

Choosing a letting agent

How to choose the best letting agent in LondonShould I use an agent to rent my property?What to check with an agent before you let5 benefits of using a letting agent in London

Getting more from your rental

How to get the most from a London rentalMoving abroad? Letting your home while you are awayHow rising energy bills affect London rentsIs Airbnb more profitable than renting?

Renting a home in London

Why use an estate agent to find a rentalHiring an estate agent when renting in LondonWhat to expect from an agent when rentingRenting a property with children

Where to let in London

House prices, postcodes and homes to rent or buy in each area we cover.

MayfairMaryleboneKensingtonSouth KensingtonChelseaPaddingtonBayswaterSt Johns WoodCanary WharfFulhamHampsteadFitzroviaAll areas

Frequently asked questions

How much does a letting agent charge in London?

Typically 8% to 12% plus VAT for tenant find, and 12% to 18% plus VAT for full management, depending on the area and the agent.

Can landlords charge tenants fees?

Not in most cases. In England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 limits payments to rent, capped deposits and a short list of permitted charges.

Which safety certificates does a landlord need?

A gas safety certificate every year if there are gas appliances, an electrical safety report at least every 5 years, and an Energy Performance Certificate rated E or above.

What would your London property let for?

Ask our London team for a free rental valuation.

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