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.

Affordable Housing in Birmingham: How to Find It

Find affordable housing in Birmingham City Council

Your routes to an affordable home in Birmingham, from the council housing register to benefit-friendly private rentals.

DSS Housing & Benefit-Friendly Rentals

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Birmingham

Social housing waits are long, so most people use more than one route at once

Registerapply to the council

HAhousing associations

LHAprivate rentals

Deposithelp may be available

In short: Demand for social housing in Birmingham far exceeds supply, so you should join the council's housing register if you're eligible, apply to housing associations directly, and look at private rentals within your Local Housing Allowance at the same time. Since 1 May 2026, private landlords can't refuse you just because you claim benefits.

What's your situation?

Rent shortfall calculator

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LHA rates are frozen at April 2024 levels for 2026/27. A Discretionary Housing Payment may help with short-term shortfalls.

Route	How to access	Typical wait
Council housing register	Apply to Birmingham City Council	Often long, depending on priority
Housing associations	Via the council or directly	Varies
Supported housing	Referral or council assessment	Varies
Private rental within LHA	Agents and landlords	Weeks, if documents are ready