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Choosing a Property Company in the UK: Agents, Managers and Advisers Compared

How to pick the right property firm for what you need.

Choosing a Property Company in the UK: Agents, Managers and Advisers Compared Property Management & Rentals/ Lettings

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Guide · Property firms

Choosing the right property company

Estate agentssales
Letting agents& managers
SurveyorsRICS
Checksredress & CMP
In short: "Property company" covers many kinds of firm: estate agents who sell homes, letting agents and property managers, block managers, surveyors and valuers, buying agents, and investment advisers. The best choice depends on what you need. Always check that agents belong to a redress scheme, that letting agents have client money protection, and that surveyors are RICS-regulated where relevant. Fraser Bond is a London estate and letting agency offering sales, lettings, full management and block management.
Type of firmWhat they doCheck for
Estate agentMarkets and sells propertyRedress scheme membership
Letting agentFinds tenants, sets up tenanciesRedress scheme and client money protection
Property managerRuns tenancies, rent and repairsClient money protection
Block managerManages shared parts of buildingsTransparent fees and accounts
Surveyor or valuerSurveys and valuationsRICS regulation
Buying agentFinds property for buyersClear fee terms

Types of property company

Questions to ask

Why landlords and sellers choose Fraser Bond

  • London specialists
  • Sales, lettings, management and block management
  • Transparent fees
  • Responsive team

Frequently asked questions

How do I check an agent is legitimate?

Check their redress scheme membership and, for letting agents, client money protection.

What does full management include?

Usually rent collection, repairs, inspections and compliance.

Does Fraser Bond do block management?

Yes, in London.

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