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.

Discretionary Housing Payment Lewisham: How to Apply

DHP Lewisham – A Guide to Extra Financial Support for Housing

How Lewisham's Discretionary Housing Payments can help cover a rent shortfall, who can apply and how to give your claim the best chance.

DSS Housing & Benefit-Friendly Rentals

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Updated October 2026

In short: A Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) is extra help from Lewisham Council for people who get Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit but still can't afford their rent. It's not a benefit you're entitled to: the council decides based on its budget and your circumstances, and payments are usually short-term.

DHP can help with	DHP usually can't help with
A shortfall between your rent and your benefit	Service charges or bills that are ineligible for benefit
Rent deposits or rent in advance for a new home	Increases in rent caused by arrears or sanctions
Short-term help while you find cheaper housing or work	Council tax (there's separate council tax support)
Shortfalls from the benefit cap or under-occupancy deduction	Ongoing long-term top-ups with no plan to change

Who can apply?

You must be getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit with a housing element, and have a shortfall in meeting your housing costs. Local Housing Allowance rates remain frozen at their April 2024 levels for 2026/27, so many private tenants in Lewisham have a gap between their rent and their benefit.

Making a strong application

1	Gather evidence Tenancy agreement, rent statement, benefit award letters, bank statements and evidence of your income and outgoings.
2	Explain your situation Why you can't cover the shortfall, and any health, disability, children's schooling or other reasons you need to stay.
3	Show a plan Steps you're taking: looking for work, cheaper housing or budgeting help.
4	Apply to Lewisham Council Use the council's online DHP form and keep a copy.
5	Review If refused, you can ask the council to review its decision.

Looking for a more affordable home?

Since 1 May 2026, landlords and agents in England can't refuse tenants just because they receive benefits, and they can't ask for more than a month's rent in advance. That makes it easier to move to a home within your Local Housing Allowance.