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Letting agents in Lewisham

From new-build flats by the station to Victorian terraces in Hither Green and Ladywell, Lewisham's rental market is varied, and so are its agents' fees. 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

12.6%

Published range

10.0%–19.2%

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Letting in Lewisham

What to check before you pick an agent in Lewisham.

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.

Lewisham's licensing rules

Lewisham Council runs selective licensing in parts of the borough. Check the scheme for your exact address, and find out whose name is on any licence before you switch agent.

New-build flats have extra rules

If you let a flat in one of the newer blocks near the station, check the lease and building rules on letting, and ask the agent how they deal with the managing agent.

The area

Why renters look at Lewisham.

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

DLR and fast trains

Lewisham station has the DLR to Canary Wharf and Southeastern trains to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross. It's one of the best-connected stations in south-east London.

A big local employer

University Hospital Lewisham and the town centre's shops and offices bring a steady demand from tenants who want to live close to work.

Ladywell Fields and Blackheath

Ladywell Fields follows the River Ravensbourne south of the town centre, and the open heath at Blackheath is a short walk or bus ride north.

The market and high street

Lewisham's street market and big high street mean most day-to-day shopping is on the doorstep, which tenants without a car value.

Questions

Letting agents in Lewisham, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Lewisham?

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 Lewisham?

Possibly. Lewisham runs selective licensing in parts of the borough, and smaller HMOs may need a licence too. Check Lewisham 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.

Is the comparison free?

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