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.

Why Are Let Agreed Properties Still Advertised?

The Truth Behind Properties Still Being Advertised Despite Being Let Agreed

Why rentals often stay online after they've been let, and how to tell genuine listings from stale ones.

Property & Real Estate

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Rental searching

Stale listings waste renters' time. Here's why they happen and how to spot them

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In short: Properties often stay online after they're let agreed because portals update slowly, agents keep listings live while referencing is in progress in case the let falls through, or occasionally because listings are being used to attract enquiries. Advertising homes that aren't available can breach consumer protection rules. Always confirm availability before booking a viewing.

Reason	Is it OK?
Portal update delay	Usually innocent, but should be fixed quickly
Let agreed but referencing ongoing	Common; agents should say "let agreed"
Listing kept up to collect enquiries	Can be misleading advertising
Duplicate listings by several agents	Check which agent is instructed

Avoid wasted viewings

Call or email to confirm the property is still available
Ask if there are offers or applications in progress
Check when the listing was added or updated
Ask for the exact address before travelling
Register with an agent so you get new homes first

Since 1 May 2026, landlords and agents must let at the advertised rent and can't invite bidding wars, so a genuine advert should reflect the actual price.