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.

Sheltered Housing Near Grays, Essex: Options for Over-55s

Find Sheltered Housing Near Grays, Essex - Comfortable Senior Living

Sheltered and retirement housing options in and around Grays, and how to choose the right one.

Supported Living & Specialist Housing

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Updated October 2026

In short: Sheltered housing in and around Grays is provided by Thurrock Council, housing associations and private retirement developers. Schemes offer self-contained flats with a scheme manager or warden service, an emergency alarm and communal areas. Rented schemes are allocated by need; private retirement flats can be bought or sometimes rented.

Option	How you get it	Good to know
Council sheltered housing (Thurrock)	Apply via the council's housing register	Allocated by need; usually for over-60s
Housing association schemes	Apply via the council or the association	Rent plus service charge
Private retirement flats to buy	Buy on the open market	Service charges, event fees on resale; check the lease
Private retirement rentals	Rent from an owner or provider	Fewer schemes available
Extra care housing	Needs assessment	On-site care available

Questions to ask when viewing

What does the service charge cover?
Is there an on-site scheme manager, and when?
How does the emergency alarm work?
Are there lifts, level access and parking?
Are pets allowed?
For purchases: are there event fees or restrictions on resale?

Selling a family home to move

Many people fund a move to retirement housing by selling the family home. Timing matters: agree whether to sell first or secure the new home first, and consider whether letting the family home is an option.