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Letting agents in Islington

N1 runs from Angel and Upper Street out to Canonbury, De Beauvoir Town, Hoxton and King's Cross, and it crosses three council areas. 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

15.0%

Published range

5.0%–21.6%

76 listed branches

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Letting in Islington

What to check before you pick an agent in Islington.

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, Hackney or Camden

Most of N1 is in Islington, with parts in Hackney and, around King's Cross, Camden. Islington and Hackney both license shared homes borough-wide and run selective licensing for single lets in parts of the borough. Check which council covers 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 Islington.

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

Zone 1 on the Northern line

Angel station is in fare zone 1 on the Northern line, with direct trains north to Euston and Camden Town and south through the City to London Bridge.

Upper Street and Chapel Market

Angel is one of London's major town centres, with Upper Street's bars and restaurants, Chapel Market and the Angel Central shopping centre close together.

The Regent's Canal

The canal runs under Angel through the Islington Tunnel. Its towpath gives a traffic-free route east to Victoria Park and west to King's Cross and Camden.

King's Cross

N1C was created for the King's Cross Central redevelopment, where Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard, which opened in 2018, sit beside the canal.

Questions

Letting agents in Islington, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Islington?

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 Islington?

Possibly. Islington and Hackney both license shared homes across the borough and run selective licensing for single lets in parts of it, and King's Cross is in Camden. Check the right council's rules 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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