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.

Council Tenants vs Private Tenants: Key Differences UK

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Renting compared

Security, rent and rights differ between council and private tenancies

Securecouncil tenancies

Periodicprivate since 2026

Rentbelow market (social)

Choicewider in private

In short: Council tenants usually have secure tenancies with below-market rents and strong security, but limited choice and long waits. Private tenants pay market rents, but since 1 May 2026 have periodic tenancies, no Section 21 evictions, and protections on rent increases and bidding. Private renting offers much faster access and more choice.

Secure or introductory tenancy
Rents set below market
Possible Right to Buy
Succession rules for family
Long waiting lists

Feature	Council	Private (2026 rules)
Security	Very high	Periodic; landlord needs a ground to evict
Rent	Below market	Market rate
Repairs	Landlord duty + regulator oversight	Landlord duty, new standards being introduced
Moving	Transfers or mutual exchange	Two months' notice