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Letting agents in Catford

Catford has more letting agents covering it than most of south-east London, which gives landlords plenty of choice and plenty of fee variation. Across London, published full-management fees run from 12% to 20.4% of the rent including VAT. Enter your address and we'll check the agents near your property, then email you a free side-by-side report.

Typical management fee

13.1%

Published range

10.0%–16.8%

26 listed branches

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Letting in Catford

What to check before you pick an agent in Catford.

With this many agents to choose from, it pays to compare properly. Four things decide whether one is good value.

The fee in pounds, with VAT

Most landlords can't reclaim VAT on residential lets, so compare the VAT-inclusive rate. On a London rent, the gap between 12% and 20.4% is worth about £2,350 a year.

The extras on top

Tenancy paperwork fees, monthly compliance charges and fees for serving the yearly rent increase notice can add hundreds of pounds. Ask for the full fee schedule in writing.

Lewisham's licensing rules

Catford is in Lewisham, which runs selective licensing in parts of the borough. Check the council's scheme for your exact address, and find out whose name is on any licence.

Reviews, and how many there are

A 4.9 rating from 20 reviews isn't the same as a 4.9 from 1,000. Your comparison shows the rating and the number of reviews behind it.

The area

Why renters look at Catford.

Knowing what draws tenants to the area helps you and your agent pitch the listing, and set the rent, to the right people.

Two stations, two routes

Catford station has Thameslink trains through Blackfriars, and Catford Bridge next door is on Southeastern's Hayes line. Having both nearby is a selling point for commuters.

The Broadway Theatre and the cat

The art deco Broadway Theatre and the giant cat above the shopping centre are Catford's landmarks, and the town centre is the focus of the council's regeneration plans.

Ladywell Fields and Mountsfield Park

The River Ravensbourne runs through Ladywell Fields to the north, and Mountsfield Park sits to the east. Both are a short walk from much of Catford's housing.

Space for the money

Catford's Victorian and interwar houses tend to offer more space than similar homes further into London, which appeals to sharers and young families.

Questions

Letting agents in Catford, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Catford?

Across London, the agents we checked publish full-management fees of 12% to 20.4% of the rent including VAT. Big-name agents sit at the top of that range and local independents usually charge less. Your comparison shows the published fees of the agents that cover your address.

Do I need a licence to let in Catford?

Possibly. Lewisham runs selective licensing in parts of the borough, and smaller HMOs may need a licence too. Check Lewisham Council's scheme for your exact address before you let or switch agent.

Can I change letting agent mid-tenancy?

Yes. Check your contract's notice period, exit fee and any commission on tenants the agent found. If your agent is the named licence holder, speak to the council first, because a licence can't be transferred.

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