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Letting agents in Kensington

Kensington's W8 district runs along Kensington High Street between Kensington Gardens and Holland Park, all within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 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%–20.4%

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Letting in Kensington

What to know before you pick an agent in W8.

One council

All of W8 is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, so one council's licensing rules apply across the district.

High Street Kensington

High Street Kensington station, on the District and Circle lines, is on the high street itself. Holland Park station, on the Central line, is on the far side of the park.

Palace and gardens

Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens sit at the eastern end of W8, with Hyde Park beyond.

Holland Park

Holland Park covers 54 acres, with woodland walks, the Kyoto Garden and the open-air Opera Holland Park theatre. The Design Museum is by its gates on the high street.

Questions

Letting agents in Kensington, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Kensington?

Across London, the agents we checked publish full-management fees of 12% to 20.4% of the rent including VAT. We don't have a separate figure for W8, so your comparison shows the published fees of the agents that cover your address.

Do I need a licence to let in Kensington?

It depends on the property. W8 is all in Kensington and Chelsea. Larger HMOs need a licence everywhere in England, and the council can add its own schemes. Check its rules for your exact address.

Which page covers Holland Park?

Holland Park is split between W8, W11 and W14, so check your postcode. Notting Hill (W11) and West Kensington (W14) have their own pages, as does South Kensington (SW7).