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Letting agents in Highbury

Highbury runs north from Highbury Corner, with Highbury Fields at its heart and Victorian villas and terraces around it. Most of N5 is in Islington. 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

17.4%

Published range

6.0%–19.2%

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Letting in Highbury

What to check before you pick an agent in Highbury.

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.

Islington's licensing rules

N5 is mostly in Islington, which licenses smaller shared homes across the whole borough and is expanding selective licensing for single lets. A small part is in Hackney. Check the rules for your address.

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 Highbury.

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

Highbury Fields

The 27.5-acre Highbury Fields was saved as open space in 1869, and Georgian terraces such as Highbury Terrace and Highbury Place line its edges.

Villas and terraces

Large Italianate villas were built mostly in the south of Highbury before the 1870s, with closer-packed terraced streets to the north.

Highbury Square

Arsenal's old stadium became the Highbury Square flats after the club moved to the Emirates in 2006, with the listed stands kept as apartments.

Highbury & Islington

Highbury & Islington station brings together the Victoria line, the Overground and Northern City Line trains to Moorgate.

Questions

Letting agents in Highbury, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Highbury?

Across London, the agents we checked publish full-management fees of 12% to 20.4% of the rent including VAT. Your comparison shows the published fees of the agents that cover your address.

Do I need a licence to let in Highbury?

Possibly. Islington licenses most shared homes across the borough and is expanding selective licensing for single lets. Check Islington Council's scheme for your 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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