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Letting agents in Hornsey

N8 takes in Hornsey and Crouch End, a part of Haringey with no tube station but a busy Broadway and streets of Victorian houses. 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

14.0%

Published range

7.0%–19.2%

36 listed branches

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Letting in Hornsey

What to check before you pick an agent in Hornsey.

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.

Haringey's licensing rules

Most of N8 is in Haringey, which licenses shared homes across the whole borough and runs selective licensing for single lets in the east of the borough. A small part is in Islington. 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 Hornsey.

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

Crouch End Broadway

The red-brick Clock Tower of 1895 marks the centre of Crouch End, where the Broadway's shops and cafés sit alongside two cinemas.

Trains, not the tube

Hornsey and Harringay stations have Great Northern trains, and Crouch Hill is on the Overground. Finsbury Park, about 1.4 miles south, has the Victoria and Piccadilly lines.

Hornsey Town Hall

The Grade II* listed 1930s town hall reopened in December 2025 after restoration, with a hotel and space for an arts centre.

Parks close by

Priory Park and Stationers' Park are in the area, with Highgate Wood, Alexandra Park and the Parkland Walk all close by.

Questions

Letting agents in Hornsey, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Hornsey?

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 Hornsey or Crouch End?

Possibly. Haringey licenses shared homes across the borough and runs selective licensing for single lets in the east of the borough. Check Haringey Council's rules for your address, or Islington's if you're on that side.

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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