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Letting agents in Eltham

Eltham's family houses attract long-staying tenants, so choosing the right agent matters for years, not months. 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

14.5%

Published range

12.0%–18.0%

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Letting in Eltham

What to check before you pick an agent in Eltham.

With longer tenancies, an agent's fee adds up over years. These four checks show what each one 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.

Greenwich's licensing rules

Eltham is mostly in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, which runs its own licensing schemes. Check the council's rules 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 Eltham.

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

Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace, a medieval royal palace with an art deco house added in the 1930s, is the area's best-known landmark.

Woods and parks

Oxleas Wood, Avery Hill Park and Well Hall Pleasaunce give Eltham more green space than most of south-east London.

Three stations

Eltham, New Eltham and Mottingham stations have Southeastern trains into London Bridge and central London.

Family homes

Eltham's interwar semis and family houses with gardens draw families who often want longer tenancies.

Questions

Letting agents in Eltham, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Eltham?

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 Eltham?

Possibly. The Royal Borough of Greenwich runs its own licensing schemes, which can cover HMOs depending on the property. Check the 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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