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Letting agents in Deptford

Deptford's mix of new riverside blocks, ex-local-authority flats and Victorian terraces makes for a varied rental market, and agents' fees vary just as much. 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

18.0%

Published range

18.0%–19.8%

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Letting in Deptford

What to check before you pick an agent in Deptford.

The headline rate is only the start. These four checks show what each agent will really cost you.

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

Most of Deptford is in Lewisham, which runs selective licensing in parts of the borough, and its eastern edge is in Greenwich. Check which council covers your address.

New-build flats have extra rules

If you let a flat in one of the newer riverside blocks, check the lease and building rules on letting, and ask the agent how they deal with the managing agent.

The area

Why renters look at Deptford.

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

Deptford High Street

Deptford High Street's market, independent food spots and bars are a big part of the area's appeal, especially to younger tenants.

Trains and the DLR

Deptford station has Southeastern trains to London Bridge, and the DLR at Deptford Bridge runs to Canary Wharf and the City.

Students and creatives

Goldsmiths in nearby New Cross and the Trinity Laban dance conservatoire on Deptford Creek bring a steady flow of students and creative professionals.

On the river

The Thames Path runs along Deptford's riverfront to Greenwich, and new homes along the river have added a lot of flats to the market.

Questions

Letting agents in Deptford, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Deptford?

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 Deptford?

Possibly. Lewisham runs selective licensing in parts of the borough, and smaller HMOs may need a licence too. If your address is in Greenwich, check that council's rules instead.

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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