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 a House with Structural Movement

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Buying · Surveys

Structural movement: buy or walk away?

Historicvs ongoing

Engineerreport

Insurance& mortgage

Negotiatethe price

In short: Many older homes show some structural movement, and much of it is historic and stable. The key question is whether movement is ongoing. A building survey may recommend a structural engineer's report, which can tell you the cause (such as settlement, subsidence, roof spread or failed lintels) and whether repairs are needed. Ongoing movement can affect insurance and mortgages. Use the findings to negotiate. Fraser Bond can value the home and help you weigh up the risk.

	Historic movement	Ongoing movement
Cracks	Old, often filled and stable	Fresh, widening
Risk	Usually low	Needs investigation
Mortgage	Usually fine	Lender may require reports
Insurance	Usually fine with disclosure	May be harder or pricier