What does Fraser Bond do?

Fraser Bond is a London property consultancy established in 1983. We provide residential and commercial real estate services including agency, lettings, investment, development consultancy, property management, lease advisory, valuation, and portfolio management to private clients, companies, institutions, and governments in the UK and internationally.

Does Fraser Bond help with property investment in London?

Yes. Fraser Bond has a dedicated Central London investment agency team covering all aspects of acquisitions and disposals, including securing funding and sale-and-leaseback arrangements. We have completed transactions worth over ten billion pounds.

Does Fraser Bond handle commercial property?

Yes. We provide commercial property agency, management, development consultancy, lease advisory, business rates advice, tenant representation, and expert witness services across office, retail, industrial, and alternative commercial sectors throughout the UK.

Can Fraser Bond manage my property portfolio?

Yes. Fraser Bond provides full portfolio management for residential and commercial property portfolios, including lettings, asset management, performance reporting, and disposal strategy for private and institutional investors.

Does Fraser Bond assist overseas investors buying UK property?

Yes. We have a dedicated international real estate service for overseas and foreign clients seeking to invest in UK property. We identify opportunities, guide the acquisition process, and provide ongoing management.

Does Fraser Bond carry out property valuations?

Yes. We provide RICS-compliant valuations for residential and commercial properties for acquisition, disposal, loan security, insurance, tax, and accounting. Contact info@fraserbond.com to arrange a valuation.

How do I contact Fraser Bond?

Fraser Bond is located at 60 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 7JD. Call us on +44 (0)20 4519 3989 or email info@fraserbond.com. You can also use the contact form at fraserbond.com/contact-us.

78-79 Newman Street W1T: Temporary Accommodation Guide

78-79 Newman Street, Fitzrovia W1T – Temporary Accommodation and Moving On

Information for people living in temporary accommodation at 78-79 Newman Street, and how to find a settled home.

DSS Housing & Benefit-Friendly Rentals

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Fitzrovia · W1T

78-79 Newman Street is used as temporary accommodation, not ordinary private lets

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In short: 78-79 Newman Street in Fitzrovia provides around 80 units of temporary accommodation, run by a specialist operator. Homes here are allocated by councils to households they're helping, rather than let on the open market. If you're living in temporary accommodation and want to move to a settled private rental, Fraser Bond works with landlords who accept benefit-supported tenants and council deposit schemes.

Your council placed you here while it helps you find a settled home
Keep in touch with your housing officer and respond to offers
Report repairs to the operator and keep records
Ask about help with a deposit or rent in advance for a private rental

What will a private rental cost to move into?

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Caps under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the Renters' Rights Act rules in force from 1 May 2026 (England). The holding deposit is usually credited towards the first rent or deposit.