Leonard Leese
4.7/5, 683 reviews
95% recommended
94% sales valuation accuracy
96% sales fee satisfaction
96% lettings valuation accuracy
91% lettings fee satisfaction
Established in 2003, Leonard Leese has gained a trusted name for independent estate agents in SE1. Our wealth of local knowledge combined with a hardworking team ensure that our customers receive the highest standards of service not forgetting to mention a warm welcome! show more Established in 2003, Leonard Leese has gained a trusted name for independent estate agents in SE1. Our wealth of local knowledge combined with a hardworking team ensure that our customers receive the highest standards of service not forgetting to mention a warm welcome!
Leonard Leese Specialist Agents in Central London

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14th Aug 2024
reviewed by 'Paddy'
“Toby has been unbelievably helpful in our search for a flat in London. Really quick turnarounds and was flexible enough ......”
13th Aug 2024
reviewed by 'Wayne'
“I had a great experience with looking for an apartment to let with Toby! He was super helpful and responsive ......”
12th Aug 2024
reviewed by 'Jonty'
“Toby is an experienced letting agent with a thorough understanding of the rental market in the central London area. He ......”
5th Aug 2024
reviewed by 'Vasile'
“Toby was super helpful throughout whole sale process. He was a sales agent for the flat that we bought and ......”
1st Aug 2024
reviewed by 'Dr Alice Manson'
“Toby has always been helpful, communicative and effective when it has come to property re-letting. We've rented out our flat ......”
31st Jul 2024
reviewed by 'Alex'
“Renting from overseas is a fairly daunting experience. But Toby was communicative and helpful, going so far as to ring ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 94% 96% £65,000 £550,000
Lettings 96% 91% £315 £3,667
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
171 2 327 20 55 1 71 2 27 7
Areas covered
  • SE1
  • SE11
  • SE16
  • SE17
  • E1
  • EC
  • WC
Address

230 Borough High Street
Southwark,London
Greater London
SE1 1JX
020 7015 1360, 020 7015 1369

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Feb 07,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'eleanor'
Feb 07,2016
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Really pleased with their service, friendly and helpful. Once property was live on the website it was let within 6 days for the full price and with the best contract length. Good marketing wording and photos and several agents were promoting it strongly as ion as ...
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Good value full management fees
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“After a long, fruitless, and discouraging property search, I cannot ......”

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Feb 05,2016
Minithumbup
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By: 'Lydia'
Feb 05,2016
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After a long, fruitless, and discouraging property search, I cannot thank Leonard Leese enough, and particularly Toby, for finally bringing it to an end - the process through from inquiring, viewing, to letting our new flat has been quick, hassle-free, and extremely pleasant (sadly not ...
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“Toby has helped my cousin and I find a perfect 2 ......”

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Feb 05,2016
Minithumbup
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By: 'Nigel'
Feb 05,2016
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Toby has helped my cousin and I find a perfect 2 bed flat just south of the river in an ideal location for both of our commuting needs. As well as being very informative and knowledgeable during the initial flat viewing, he has been extremely diligent, ...
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Agent's fees were no more than expected for alternative letting agencies.
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“Quick and positive service from Mike. Always on time and ......”

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Feb 03,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Harri'
Feb 03,2016
1 people found
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Quick and positive service from Mike. Always on time and always available when I needed to speak to him, and put forward our requests to the landlord....
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Quite expensive fees in my opinion
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“Toby was great all the way through the process of ......”

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Feb 03,2016
Minithumbup
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By: 'mc25'
Feb 03,2016
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Toby was great all the way through the process of finding our flat. He was always on call to help us out and is a really friendly guy....
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“Both Nathan and Harris were great in handling the whole ......”

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Feb 02,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Justin'
Feb 02,2016
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Both Nathan and Harris were great in handling the whole process smoothly and professionally. From the viewing up until the signing of the paper work they managed to keep us well informed. We look forward to using Leonard Leese in the future....
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Good.
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“We are really happy with Toby Bailey. He was very ......”

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Feb 02,2016
Minithumbup
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By: 'Natalie'
Feb 02,2016
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We are really happy with Toby Bailey. He was very kind with us and always ready to resolve the issues of the house we are renting now....
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“Very efficient process of finding new tenants for my flat ......”

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Feb 01,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Anne'
Feb 01,2016
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Very efficient process of finding new tenants for my flat and ensured all checks and questions were dealt with promptly....
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“I can highly recommend Chris from Leonard Leese.From our ......”

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Jan 29,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'David'
Jan 29,2016
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I can highly recommend Chris from Leonard Leese. From our first meeting, through to completion Chris was always updating us with the process. He would return our calls straight away if we had any questions. The selling of my flat has gone through very smoothly ...
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The agent's fees are very fair and competitive for the area.
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“Throughout a process of sale where our solicitor was taciturn ......”

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Jan 27,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Exceptional'
Jan 27,2016
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Throughout a process of sale where our solicitor was taciturn and impossible to contact, Chris was invaluable in providing the necessary information and guidance in order for me to make difficult decisions in the absence of a reliable lawyer. I'd recommend his hard working approach ...
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I wasn't the fee paying party in this matter.
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“Quite excellent service from a really good estate agency. We ......”

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Jan 25,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'JWT'
Jan 25,2016
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Quite excellent service from a really good estate agency. We were selling a smallish flat, which looked to be fairly straight forward. We got an offer within two weeks. The buyer started taking a long time to complete the paperwork. It turns out they were ...
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Perfectly standard fees
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“Christopher was great throughout the whole process. Would definitely suggest ......”

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Jan 20,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'george'
Jan 20,2016
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Christopher was great throughout the whole process. Would definitely suggest him to a friend who is interested buying or selling...
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“Leonard Leese were very efficient in finding a new tenant ......”

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Jan 18,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Petcor'
Jan 18,2016
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Leonard Leese were very efficient in finding a new tenant to minimise a void period. Their staff are always helpful and friendly....
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“I have recently completed a sale through Christopher and was ......”

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Jan 15,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Sarah'
Jan 15,2016
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I have recently completed a sale through Christopher and was impressed at the professional way he helped the seller. He went above and beyond what I would expect of an agent....
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“Good estate agents - very easy to deal with and ......”

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Jan 12,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Nikhil'
Jan 12,2016
1 people found
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Good estate agents - very easy to deal with and always helpful. Both Michael and Jordan are excellent and great at finding good tenants and working with landlords....
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Good
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“Nathan was great he made the whole process simpe and ......”

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Jan 12,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Roseanna'
Jan 12,2016
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Nathan was great he made the whole process simpe and quick and was constantly keeping me updated. I was dubious of the flat finding process but Nathan completley changes my mind. 10/10. I can not reccomend him enough. Many thanks...
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“I have dealt with this agency for both sales and ......”

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Jan 05,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Marcia'
Jan 05,2016
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I have dealt with this agency for both sales and lettings and have found all dealings with them to be positive. Christopher Daniel provided excellent service with the sale of my flat. He was prompt in keeping me up to date with all aspects of ...
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The fees were very reasonable and the service was better than any other agent I have dealt with previously.
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“Do not use Leonard Leese! I have never dealt with ......”

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Jan 04,2016
Minithumbdown
By: 'Unhappy'
Jan 04,2016
2 people found
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Do not use Leonard Leese! I have never dealt with a more incompetent, inexperienced and unprofessional agency. Throughout my tenancy I experienced a catalogue of problems, some of which you may expect when renting, however it was the way that Leonard Leese dealt with (or ...
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“Great service once again from Leonard Leese, got the job ......”

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Jan 04,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'RJ'
Jan 04,2016
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Great service once again from Leonard Leese, got the job done on time and quicker than a much larger agency....
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Very competitive
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“Lewis Dockery took charge of the rental of my property ......”

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Jan 04,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'T'
Jan 04,2016
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Lewis Dockery took charge of the rental of my property after the original negotiator handling my account left suddenly without notice. Lewis performed extremely well under a tight time-line and delivered excellent results. I thank Lewis for a job well done. Special thanks also go ...
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“Lewis did three things that made his work stand out. ......”

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Dec 31,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Paul'
Dec 31,2015
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Lewis did three things that made his work stand out. Firstly, having quickly found new tenants for the property, he negotiated a fair rent keeping me closely involved with progress. Secondly, he was constructive in our negotiations over the percentage I will pay for a ...
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Fair
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“Stunningly incompetent. Leonard Leese took every opportunity to show appalling ......”

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Dec 24,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'HATSIB?'
Dec 24,2015
1 people found
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Stunningly incompetent. Leonard Leese took every opportunity to show appalling customer service. From repeatedly getting my name wrong (it is a four letter, very common western name) through not showing up to a viewing and ultimately double charging the rent (and refusing a refund) Leanord ...
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“Mr Bradley Gale was committed throughout the sale process. He ......”

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Dec 09,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Michael'
Dec 09,2015
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Mr Bradley Gale was committed throughout the sale process. He never failed to keep an appointment which was important to me due the pressure of my work. He kept me regularly informed of the thoughts of prospective buyers through correspondence. I trusted him right from ...
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It was reasonable.
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“Recently sold my property through Leonard Leese. Found them to ......”

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Nov 30,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Colette'
Nov 30,2015
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Recently sold my property through Leonard Leese. Found them to be professional from start to finish. Chris was my main contact and always found him to be very helpful and with a positive attitude. Highly recommend....
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“Christopher provided an excellent service throughout the negotiation and completion ......”

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Nov 23,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'NDS'
Nov 23,2015
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Christopher provided an excellent service throughout the negotiation and completion of our purchase and promptly dealt with all enquires and went beyond expectations to assist with property viewings. I would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone requiring an estate agent in the area....
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“Bradley kept me informed whilst I was living abroad via ......”

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Nov 20,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Joe.'
Nov 20,2015
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Bradley kept me informed whilst I was living abroad via telephone, to make sure I knew what was going on through a difficult sale ( due to buyer not agent). He also went the extra mile chasing up both lawyers for me and pushed the sale ...
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All fees in London are too much in my opinion but leonardleese charge less than most.
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“Chris was very helpful in responding to all my queries, ......”

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Nov 17,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'L'
Nov 17,2015
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Chris was very helpful in responding to all my queries, in a prompt manner as well. If he did not have the answer to hand he made the right enquirers and swiftly came back to me. Chris was easily contactable and I never found myself ...
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“My flatmate and I moved in the property in October. ......”

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Nov 03,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'CL'
Nov 03,2015
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My flatmate and I moved in the property in October. We had a number of requests regarding the tenancy which we were not sure would be met, the main one being to furnish the property, which was initially marketted as an unfurnished flat. Lewis welcomed ...
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“I asked Leonard Leese to find tenants for my flat. ......”

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Oct 20,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Alex'
Oct 20,2015
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I asked Leonard Leese to find tenants for my flat. George was efficient at arranging viewings and found some suitable tenants to start the tenancy on the date I was looking for. George has been helpful, friendly and easy to deal with....
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“Julian is very pleasant and handled things professionally during the ......”

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Oct 13,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Joanna'
Oct 13,2015
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Julian is very pleasant and handled things professionally during the letting process. He kept me updated throughout and made the process as smooth as possible. Overall, I am very pleased with the assistance received from both Julian and Jordan and highly recommend Leonard Leese....
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I found the fees reasonable compared to other agents in the area.
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Landlord Fees

Let only service
9.6% (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Tenant find only service, equal to 8% + vat.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:31 PM by C Sanders

Full Management Service
18% (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Tenant find and management service equal to 15% + vat

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:31 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
12% (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Tenant find and rent collection service equal to 10% + vat

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:31 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Tenancy Agreement
£180 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Drawing up of tenancy agreement.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:31 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
£120 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Arranging of gas certificate for the property.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:34 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
£144 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Arranging an Energy Performance Certificate.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:38 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
£120 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Register the deposit with The Deposit Protection Scheme or Flatfair Zero Deposit Scheme.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:38 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
£90 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Inspection of the property and report provided.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:38 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
£120 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Arrangement of Legionnaires Certificate.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:40 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
£270 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Full property inventory for a one bedroom property. This will increase by £10.00 for each additional bedroom.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:41 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending
£60 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Arrange a check out at the end of the tenancy.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:56 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Change of Sharer
£300 (inc. VAT), Pay Upfront (Fees are not negotiable)

Let only service only - Where there is a change of tenant during a tenancy, the landlord will pay to the agent a fee of £250.00 + vat in order to facilitate the change of tenant.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:43 PM by C Sanders - Manager


Vendor Fees

Pending
2% (inc. VAT), On Completion (Fees are not negotiable)

Selling your property through Leonard Leese. A fee of 2% will be due upon completion of the sale.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 1:04 PM by C Sanders - Manager


Tenant Fees

Holding Deposit (per tenancy)

One weeks holding deposit is taken to secure the tenancy and will be deducted from the overall move in monies.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:32 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Change of Sharer

Replacement of tenant - A charge of £50.00 (incl of vat) will be due per tenant that is replaced during the tenancy. If there are any further costs incurred by the agent in order to facilitate the change of tenant, these costs will be provided to the tenant and invoices provided to confirm such costs.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:32 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Pending

Where a tenant or tenants break their fixed term agreement, costs incurred by the landlord to re-let the property will be chargeable to the tenants, this will include payment of fees the landlord has paid to Leonard Leese to let the property.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:33 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Lost Keys

Tenants are to pay for replacement keys, fobs or security keys for their property if they are lost or stolen during the tenancy. this also includes mailbox, bicycle sheds, refuse cupboards and car parking.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:32 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Tenancy Deposit

Tenants are to pay a deposit of five weeks rent where the annual rent is under £50,000.00.

If the annual rent exceeds £50,000.00 a maximum deposit of six weeks rent will be due.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:32 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Default Rent Payment

If a tenant/tenants default on their rent payment, interest charges of 3% above the Bank of England base rate in interest on the late payment of rent will be due from the date the payment is missed.

Last updated on 04/06/2019, 12:32 PM by C Sanders - Manager

Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.

Complaints Procedure

No procedure set.
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