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.

Buying Your Parents' Home and Letting Them Stay Free

Is It Possible to Purchase Your Parents' Home and Allow Them to Stay for Free in the UK?

How buying a parent's home works, the tax and mortgage traps, and the alternatives.

Property Investment & Wealth Building

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Family property

Possible, but mortgages, stamp duty and inheritance tax all need planning

Mortgagefamily deals are niche

Surchargeif you already own

IHTgift rules

Adviceessential

In short: You can buy your parents' home and let them stay, but it's complicated. Few lenders offer mortgages where the buyer's parents remain in occupation, stamp duty surcharges apply if you already own a home, and selling below value may be treated as a gift for inheritance tax. Parents who give away a home but keep living in it rent-free can fall foul of the "gift with reservation of benefit" rules.