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.

Renting Your Property to the Council: Pros, Cons & Process

Private Landlord Renting to Council – Pros, Cons & How It Works

How councils lease homes from private landlords, and whether guaranteed rent beats letting on the open market.

Property Management & Rentals/ Lettings

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Landlords

Guaranteed rent and fewer voids, in exchange for a lower rent

Guaranteedrent schemes

Leasetypically 1–5 years

Repairscheck who's responsible

Returnin agreed condition

In short: Many councils lease homes from private landlords to house families on their waiting lists or in temporary accommodation. Schemes often offer guaranteed rent, no void periods and sometimes incentive payments, but the rent is usually below market, and terms on repairs and the property's return condition vary. Compare the net income and terms carefully.

Council lease vs open market comparison

Open-market rent (£/month)

Expected voids on open market (weeks/year)

Open-market management fee (%)

Council guaranteed rent (£/month)

Council incentive payment (£/year)

Open-market net per year–

Council scheme per year–

Difference (positive = council better)–

Check whether the council scheme covers repairs, management and dilapidations. Figures are illustrative.