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.

Holding Deposit Back If You Never Signed? Your Rights UK

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Holding deposits

Capped at one week's rent, and refundable unless you're at fault

1 weekmaximum

15 daysdefault deadline

7 daysto refund

Reasonsin writing

In short: A holding deposit (maximum one week's rent) reserves a property while checks are done. If the tenancy doesn't go ahead because the landlord pulls out, or the deadline passes without fault on your side, it must be refunded within seven days. The landlord can keep it only if you withdraw, give false or misleading information, fail a right to rent check, or fail to take reasonable steps to agree by the deadline.

Why didn't the tenancy go ahead?

Holding deposit cap checker

Monthly rent (£)

Holding deposit you were asked for (£)

Legal maximum (1 week's rent)–

Overcharge (if any)–

Any overcharge should be refunded. Trading Standards enforces the Tenant Fees Act.