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Letting agents in Strand

WC2 runs from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square through Covent Garden and along the Strand to Aldwych, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Chancery Lane. Most of it is in Westminster, with the northern part in Camden and small areas in the east in the City of London. Enter your address and we'll compare the letting agents near your property, then email you a free side-by-side report.

Typical management fee

15.0%

Published range

6.0%–19.2%

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Letting in WC2

What to know about letting in WC2.

Two main councils, a main-line terminus and the highest share of private renting in England. Here's what that means when you pick an agent.

Two councils, different licences

Most of WC2 is in Westminster, the northern part is in Camden, and small areas in the east are in the City of London. Westminster requires a selective licence in 15 of its 18 wards as well as licensing shared homes, while Camden licenses shared homes only. Check which council and ward cover your address before you let.

Charing Cross, Holborn and Leicester Square

Charing Cross is Southeastern's terminus for south-east London and Kent, with the Bakerloo and Northern lines below. Holborn links the Central and Piccadilly lines, and Leicester Square is on the Piccadilly and Northern lines, one short hop from Covent Garden.

England's highest share of private renting

ONS estimates put Westminster top among council areas in England for private-rented homes in 2021, at 41%. With that much rented stock nearby, ask each agent how they'd price and present your flat against the other lets on offer.

Short lets and the 90-night rule

In London, a whole home can be let short-term for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission. Westminster had 2,712 properties under investigation for unlawful short letting in March 2026. If an agent suggests short lets, ask how they'll keep you within the rule, and check your lease.

Questions

Letting agents in WC2, explained.

How much do letting agents charge in Covent Garden and the Strand?

Across London, the agents we checked publish full-management fees of 12% to 20.4% of the rent including VAT. There isn't a separate WC2 figure, so your report shows the published fees of the agents near your address.

Does this page cover Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Holborn?

Yes. It covers the whole WC2 district, including Covent Garden, the Strand, Aldwych, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Holborn south of High Holborn.

Do I need a licence to let in WC2?

It depends on the council and ward for your address. Westminster requires selective licences in 15 of its 18 wards and licenses shared homes across the borough. Camden licenses shared homes but has no selective scheme. Check the council for your exact address before you let.

Can I let my WC2 flat as a short let?

Yes, for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission, as anywhere in London. Beyond that you need permission from the council. Check your lease and your mortgage lender's terms too, as either can restrict short lets.