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Letting agents in Rotherhithe

Rotherhithe and Canada Water are full of riverside and docklands flats let to professionals, 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

13.2%

Published range

7.0%–21.6%

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Letting in Rotherhithe

What to check before you pick an agent in Rotherhithe.

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.

Southwark's licensing rules

Rotherhithe is in Southwark, which runs its own property licensing schemes. Check the council's rules for your exact address, and find out whose name is on any licence.

Flats come with building rules

Most lets here are flats in managed blocks. Check the lease and building rules on letting, and ask the agent how they work with the managing agent on repairs.

The area

Why renters look at Rotherhithe.

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

Jubilee line at Canada Water

Canada Water has the Jubilee line to Canary Wharf, London Bridge and Westminster, plus the Windrush line. Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays stations add more options.

The river on three sides

The Thames Path runs right round the peninsula, past old warehouses, riverside pubs and views across to Canary Wharf and the City.

Parks and docks

Southwark Park, Russia Dock Woodland and the docks themselves give Rotherhithe more green and blue space than you'd expect this close to the centre.

Canada Water's new centre

The Canada Water regeneration is adding new homes, shops and offices, which is drawing more professionals to the area.

Questions

Letting agents in Rotherhithe, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Rotherhithe?

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 Rotherhithe?

Possibly. Southwark runs its own licensing schemes, which can cover HMOs and some single-family lets depending on where the property is. Check Southwark 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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