Owning a flat at St George Wharf in Vauxhall SW8 positions you in one of London’s most desirable riverside communities — offering strong rental performance, excellent amenities, and long-term capital value. Whether you’re a resident owner or landlord, it's critical to understand how to manage your property effectively, remain compliant, and optimise your investment.
Most apartments at St George Wharf are long-leasehold properties, with the freehold retained by the building’s management company or developer. As an owner, you’re responsible for:
Paying annual ground rent and service charges
Participating in building maintenance and sinking funds
Complying with lease covenants (e.g. no short-term lets unless permitted)
Maintaining appropriate buildings and contents insurance
Leaseholders must also liaise with St George Wharf’s managing agent regarding access for works, alterations, or lettings.
Fraser Bond helps owners review lease terms, manage service charge queries, and handle compliance checks.
St George Wharf is a high-demand location for corporate tenants, professionals, and international residents. If you're planning to let your apartment, you’ll need to:
Register the tenancy if required under local authority schemes
Conduct an annual gas safety inspection (CP12) and ensure an EICR is in place
Provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rated E or above
Comply with Right to Rent checks, deposit protection, and furnishing standards
Lettings are generally restricted to ASTs (Assured Shorthold Tenancies) — short lets and serviced apartments may breach lease terms.
Fraser Bond offers fully managed lettings and tenant sourcing, ensuring smooth onboarding, legal compliance, and rent collection.
Post-Grenfell regulations have placed greater emphasis on external wall safety. Many blocks at St George Wharf have undergone assessments and are now compliant, but owners must:
Confirm if an EWS1 form is available for their block
Provide documentation during sales or mortgage refinancing
Ensure all fire doors and alarms within the flat meet current building standards
We work directly with lenders and solicitors to provide all relevant safety documentation for transactions and re-mortgages.
When preparing to sell or refinance, owners should:
Instruct a solicitor experienced in leasehold riverside properties
Obtain a management pack from the block manager (fees may apply)
Prepare up-to-date EPC, lease documents, and service charge summaries
Address any queries around ground rent clauses or building remediation
Fraser Bond can represent you in off-market or open-market sales, and assist with investor outreach or yield packaging.
Fraser Bond provides end-to-end support for St George Wharf property owners, including:
Lettings and property management for UK and overseas landlords
Service charge and lease advisory
Shortlisting and instructing contractors for repairs and refurbishments
Compliance audits for EPC, EICR, gas safety, and fire doors
Marketing, sales strategy, and off-market negotiations
Our local knowledge of Vauxhall, Nine Elms, and Battersea gives our clients a competitive edge in managing their asset effectively.
Whether you're letting for income, living on-site, or preparing for sale, Fraser Bond is your trusted advisor for compliant and profitable ownership at St George Wharf.
Visit FraserBond.com or speak to our Vauxhall property team to book a landlord consultation, property review, or compliance audit.
