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.

Does Universal Credit Pay Rent?

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Benefits · Universal Credit

Universal Credit and rent

Housing elementpart of UC

LHAfrozen 2026/27

Paid to youusually

ShortfallDHP help

In short: Universal Credit can include a housing costs element to help pay rent. For private renters it's based on the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) for your area and household size, which is frozen for 2026/27, and it's usually paid to you, so you pay your landlord. Most single people under 35 get the lower shared accommodation rate. If your rent is higher than your LHA, you may face a shortfall; Discretionary Housing Payments from the council can help. Fraser Bond welcomes tenants receiving Universal Credit.

Shortfall calculator

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Find your LHA rate on GOV.UK by postcode and bedrooms.

Topic	What to know
Who is paid	Usually you; managed payments to landlords are possible
Shared rate	Most single people under 35
Bedrooms	Based on household size rules
Shortfall help	Discretionary Housing Payments

Universal Credit housing costs