I Just Bought a Flat in St George Wharf – What You Need to Know as a New Owner

Purchasing a flat in St George Wharf, Vauxhall SW8 offers access to a luxury lifestyle, exceptional transport links, and strong long-term investment fundamentals. Whether you're an owner-occupier or a buy-to-let investor, it’s important to familiarise yourself with ownership responsibilities, building regulations, and Fraser Bond’s local support services.

This guide outlines your next steps following completion, from registering with block management to understanding your lease obligations and optimising your property’s potential.

1. Notify the Managing Agent and Concierge Team

Each block within St George Wharf is professionally managed and requires new owners to:

• Register ownership with the building’s managing agent or freeholder

• Provide contact details for correspondence and emergency access

• Confirm resident status (owner-occupier or landlord)

• Request welcome packs or block-specific rules (e.g. bin collection, concierge access, parking registration)

Fraser Bond can assist you in identifying and liaising with your block’s management team and ensuring all documents are in order.

2. Review Your Lease and Building Rules

St George Wharf is a leasehold development. Upon purchase, you should:

• Understand your service charge schedule, ground rent, and reserve fund contributions

• Identify any pet, subletting, or refurbishment restrictions

• Comply with building-wide rules on noise, access, and communal area use

Fraser Bond provides lease review services to highlight critical clauses and ensure you're compliant from day one.

3. Set Up Utilities, Insurance, and Council Tax

You will need to register or transfer:

• Electricity, water, and broadband providers

• Council tax with the London Borough of Lambeth

• Buildings insurance, which may be covered by the block but should be verified

• Contents insurance (if owner-occupier) or landlord insurance (if letting)

Fraser Bond can assist you in verifying what’s included in the service charge and help source competitive landlord insurance policies.

4. Plan for Lettings or Occupancy

If you're letting the property:

• Ensure your tenancy agreement complies with leasehold terms

• Register with the DPS or other deposit protection scheme

• Arrange a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) and EPC

• Notify building management of your tenant’s details for fob and lift access

Fraser Bond offers a fully managed lettings service, including tenant sourcing, compliance, and rent collection.

5. Get to Know the Community

As a new owner, you’re part of a larger, well-established residential community. You may wish to:

• Attend block or residents’ meetings

• Join the St George Wharf Residents’ Association or building WhatsApp group

• Connect with neighbours and understand estate-wide concerns (e.g. service charge budgeting, major works)

Fraser Bond keeps clients informed of block updates, service charge notices, and RMC consultations through dedicated client care.

Conclusion

Owning a property in St George Wharf is a prestigious opportunity—but one that comes with responsibilities under leasehold law and estate management rules. Fraser Bond provides a full suite of post-completion services for buyers, landlords, and investors, ensuring that every property is optimised, protected, and legally compliant.

Visit FraserBond.com to request your Owner Welcome Pack, register for landlord services, or book a one-on-one ownership briefing with a London SW8 property expert.