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Letting agents in Penge

Penge and Anerley offer more space for the money than much of south London, and the agents covering them publish very different 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

12.0%

Published range

5.0%–16.2%

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Letting in Penge

What to check before you pick an agent in Penge.

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.

Bromley's licensing rules

Penge is in Bromley. Check the council's licensing rules for your property, especially if you let to sharers, and find out whose name is on any licence.

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 Penge.

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

Three stations

Penge West is on the Windrush line, Penge East has Southeastern trains to Victoria, and Kent House is close by too. Three stations give tenants plenty of ways into town.

Crystal Palace Park

Crystal Palace Park, with its Victorian dinosaur sculptures, has an entrance in Penge, so many homes are a short walk from one of south London's biggest parks.

Penge High Street

Penge High Street's independent cafés, pubs and shops have grown in recent years, giving the area a village feel.

Space for the money

Victorian terraces, cottages and flats tend to offer more space than similar homes closer to central London, which appeals to sharers and young families.

Questions

Letting agents in Penge, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Penge?

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 Penge?

It depends on the property. Larger HMOs need a licence everywhere in England, and Bromley may have its own rules for smaller ones. Check the council's website 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.

Is the comparison free?

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