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.

What Is a Sitting Tenant? Rights & Selling

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Renting · Sitting tenants

Sitting tenants explained

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In short: "Sitting tenant" isn't a legal term, but usually means a tenant still living in a home when it's sold. Every tenant who is in place has the rights of their tenancy type. The strongest protection belongs to regulated tenants under the Rent Act 1977, whose tenancies mostly began before 1989; they can have a fair rent and lifetime security. Since May 2026, most private tenancies are assured periodic tenancies, which only end with a lawful ground. Homes with long-term protected tenants usually sell at a discount.

Tenancy type	Started	Security
Regulated (Rent Act)	Before 15 Jan 1989	Very strong; fair rent
Assured	1989 onwards	Grounds needed
Assured shorthold	1997–April 2026	Became assured periodic in 2026
Lodger	Any	Limited