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Letting agents in Clerkenwell

EC1 runs from Hatton Garden and Farringdon across Clerkenwell and Finsbury to St Luke's and Old Street. It's split between four councils, Islington, Camden, Hackney and the City of London, and most Islington households rent rather than own. Enter your address and we'll compare the letting agents near your property, then email you a free side-by-side report.

Typical management fee

19.2%

Published range

5.0%–20.4%

27 listed branches

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Letting in EC1

What to know before you let in EC1.

Four councils, three rail networks at Farringdon and a borough where most people rent. Here's what that means when you pick an agent.

Four councils, one postcode

Most of EC1 is in Islington, but parts are in Camden, including Hatton Garden, and others are in the City of London and Hackney. Each council runs its own licensing schemes, so check which one covers your address before you let.

Farringdon's three rail networks

Farringdon links the Elizabeth line, Thameslink and the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines, and is now one of Britain's busiest stations. Heathrow and Canary Wharf are direct on the Elizabeth line, and Gatwick and Luton on Thameslink.

Silicon Roundabout

Old Street station, on the Northern line and Great Northern, sits under the roundabout nicknamed Silicon Roundabout for its cluster of tech firms. If your flat is nearby, ask agents how they market to people working in the area.

A borough of renters

Islington had the third-lowest home-ownership rate in England and Wales at the 2021 Census, at 26.7%. Ask each agent how they'd price and market your flat against the other lets on offer nearby.

Questions

Letting agents in EC1, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Clerkenwell?

Across London, the agents we checked publish full-management fees of 12% to 20.4% of the rent including VAT. We don't have a separate figure for EC1, so your report shows the published fees of the agents that cover your address.

Does this page cover Farringdon and Old Street?

Yes. It covers the whole EC1 district, including Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Hatton Garden, Finsbury, St Luke's and Old Street.

Do I need a licence to let in EC1?

It depends on which council covers your address: Islington, Camden, Hackney or the City of London. Each runs its own schemes, so check that council's rules for your exact address before you let or switch agent.

Can I change letting agent mid-tenancy?

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