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
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Aug 01,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Martin'
Aug 01,2014
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Could not praise them enough, showed me around many properties till I found the right one and always on call....
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“Great customer service. Very attentive and helpful. Lots of knowledge ......”

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Aug 01,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Miss'
Aug 01,2014
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Great customer service. Very attentive and helpful. Lots of knowledge about property and quick to respond. Excellent rapport and was very helpful....
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“Eva was very attentive from the beginning. She very quickly ......”

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Jul 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'RB'
Jul 31,2014
1 people found
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Eva was very attentive from the beginning. She very quickly understood our requirements and was never pushy when we were uncertain about a property on offer. She was very professional to explain every step and answer our questions. We are overall very pleased with her ...
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“For the first time in the frantic and pushy environment ......”

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Jul 30,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'alexlondonbridge'
Jul 30,2014
1 people found
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For the first time in the frantic and pushy environment of the London property market I have found someone, like Eva, who is keeping the buyer's needs and objectives at the core of every view and negotiation. I wish I had met her before....
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Jul 30,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Elizabeth'
Jul 30,2014
1 people found
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I am very glad and feel fortunate to have met, and used, Eva's services for my recent purchase in SE1 especially with the changes in the property market over the past year and half. Her attention to my requirements; her efficiency to notify me of, ...
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Jul 28,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'Henry'
Jul 28,2014
1 people found
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Leonard leese were very helpful with the renting on my property. They rented it very quickly. Toby helped a lot with the final preparations as I was moving out. Arranging the cleaner and arranging sets of keys to be cut etc.. He also had lots ...
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“Eva was tremendous, supporting us and our son in his ......”

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Jul 24,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'HB'
Jul 24,2014
1 people found
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Eva was tremendous, supporting us and our son in his first flat purchase, professional, punctual ,thoughtful about what we were looking for, prompt in all her responses to us and cheerful . If we were buying a second flat we would turn to her first!...
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Sep 08, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Eva in our Oval Sales Department. We are very pleased to receive such positive feedback and its always great to hear when our clients would come back to us should the need arise. ...

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Jul 22,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'Pierre'
Jul 22,2014
1 people found
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The team at Leonard Leese is fabulous; when enquiring regarding an issue, we always have prompt and efficient response. Both Toby and Roxana were especially helpful and lovely. My partner and I would certainly recommend using Leonard Leese....
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Sep 08, 2014
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“I have been very impressed with the level of commitment ......”

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Jul 18,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Richard'
Jul 18,2014
1 people found
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I have been very impressed with the level of commitment to customer service demonstrated by Eva at all times. She is consistently friendly and carries out her responsibilities with diligence, skill and professionalism. She works very hard and has kept me fully informed at every ...
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“Ollie was very helpful, friendly and efficient. The service was ......”

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Jul 18,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Mike'
Jul 18,2014
1 people found
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Ollie was very helpful, friendly and efficient. The service was fast and everything went relatively smoothly. Would definitely go to see Ollie if I needed to in the future....
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Aug 01, 2014
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“I could not recommend Leonard leese highly enough. Our whole ......”

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Jul 17,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Katharyn'
Jul 17,2014
1 people found
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I could not recommend Leonard leese highly enough. Our whole experience from start to finish has been outstanding. After renting through other agencies in the area their approach has been thoroughly refreshing. We found them to be utterly professional, thorough and genuine....
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“Leonard lease were the fifth estate agent my girlfriend and ......”

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Jul 16,2014
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By: 'MattClark'
Jul 16,2014
1 people found
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Leonard lease were the fifth estate agent my girlfriend and I went too and after being told to wait to be shown around properties at the other ones Toby let us know of one coming on the market that week that suited us perfectly. John ...
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“John has helped me rent a house. He is very ......”

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Jul 16,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Melanie'
Jul 16,2014
1 people found
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John has helped me rent a house. He is very patient and friendly. He also reassured me during the references' process. He was very efficient and was always keen on answering any queries I had. And he even came to work on his day off ...
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I think the fees are quite expensive compared to the other agencies
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Aug 01, 2014
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“Toby was great, professional and warm from the first meeting. ......”

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Jul 15,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'JK'
Jul 15,2014
1 people found
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Toby was great, professional and warm from the first meeting. He was enthusiastic about our property, taking great pictures and lining up prospective tenants which meant we were able to hold one viewing day and let the property based on that day. We were very ...
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“Toby and Nathan have both been excellent in helping us ......”

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Jul 15,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'HenryOffley'
Jul 15,2014
1 people found
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Toby and Nathan have both been excellent in helping us find our new rented accommodation. They responded quickly to all our questions, made the rent negotiation process fair for both sides and I got the feeling they were playing with a straight bat, which certainly ...
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Jul 15,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Chris'
Jul 15,2014
1 people found
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We were very happy with Leonard Leese with regards to their initial enthusiasm and generation of client interest. They were easy to speak to and deal with. Areas for improvement would be to set aside one point of contact as we ended up dealing with ...
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Aug 01, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular Chloe Adams. We are pleased to hear we were able to secure buyers for our property. We are sorry that your initial point of contact changed during the sale, this was due to a member of our team leaving the company. ...

“Leonard Leese helped us find our gem of a rental ......”

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Jul 15,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'Jo'
Jul 15,2014
1 people found
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Leonard Leese helped us find our gem of a rental house in Oval. With work commitments we were unable to visit all together, so Toby and Ollie helped out by showing us round individually. This flexibility was extremely helpful and made a big difference to ...
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“Throughout the letting process I found Toby and his colleagues ......”

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Jul 14,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'FM'
Jul 14,2014
1 people found
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Throughout the letting process I found Toby and his colleagues at Leonard Lease very helpful. They were more than accomodating in showing us properties that suited our needs and flexible with viewing times to accomodate our work schedules. From putting an offer in to singing ...
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Jul 14, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular for Toby Bailey. It's great to receive positive reviews and that you would recommend our services to other. Best wishes ...

“I have always found Camille to be totally responsive and ......”

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Jul 14,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'alan'
Jul 14,2014
1 people found
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I have always found Camille to be totally responsive and helpful, going the extra mile to make dates work and always following up. This is in contrast to other Agents who amaze me by not apparently caring whether I liked a viewing or not! Camille ...
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Jul 14, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular Camille Rachael. It's great to receive such positive comments about are staff. ...

“Toby was very helpful, approachable and communicative throughout the process. ......”

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Jul 11,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'Christopher'
Jul 11,2014
1 people found
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Toby was very helpful, approachable and communicative throughout the process. He was swift in response to questions I gave him and has a good sense of humour....
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Jul 14, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular for Toby Bailey. We really appreciate the comments received about our staff and the service they have provided. ...

“I am sure all of you know how much stressful ......”

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Jul 08,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Maria'
Jul 08,2014
1 people found
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I am sure all of you know how much stressful is to look for a flat especially if you are really busy at work and you have really short spare time to dedicate to your research. When I first contacted Leonard Leese I received a ...
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular John Miller. We are very pleased to hear that your dealings with John where better and happier than you expected and we were able to find the right property for you. Best wishes. ...

“Overall my and my two flatmates had a fantastic and ......”

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Jul 08,2014
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By: 'Miranda'
Jul 08,2014
1 people found
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Overall my and my two flatmates had a fantastic and relaxed experience with Leonard Leese, this was due to Toby's excellent help and reassurance. We had a few problems regarding my other flatmate and he was there all the time to guide us through the ...
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Jul 04,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'John'
Jul 04,2014
1 people found
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We had the pleasure of using the services of Leonard Leese to sell our property recently. The Sales team were extremely professional and gave great efficiency to detail and made the process a seamless experience.Our thanks to Leonard Leese for making the whole process ...
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Jul 04, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for the Sales Dept at Leonard Leese. It is a pleasure to receive such positive feedback regarding the sale of your property. Best wishes from Leonard Leese. ...

“Good service. helpful, patient and courteous. Boiler issue has been ......”

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Jul 04,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Dmitry'
Jul 04,2014
1 people found
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Good service. helpful, patient and courteous. Boiler issue has been rectified in a timely manner. Rhiann has been efficient and understanding...
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Jul 14, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese Property Management Dept. We are please to hear we were able to provide a quick turn around for the problem reported. ...

“Excellent service. The company cares about both landlords and tenants ......”

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Jul 04,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Thomas'
Jul 04,2014
1 people found
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Excellent service. The company cares about both landlords and tenants the same way, and it's pure pleasure to work with them when something needs fixing. I truly recommend Leonard Lease....
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Jul 04, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular for Ollie and Roxanna. We appreciate all feedback received and we are pleased that you would recommend both our Lettings and Property Management Service. Best Wishes ...

“Leonard Leese were perfect in every way. Great people to ......”

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Jul 04,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Jul 04,2014
2 people found
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Leonard Leese were perfect in every way. Great people to deal with, who handled all the dealings on a complicated sale and achieved a price way above my expectations. I can't recommend them enough!...
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Jul 14, 2014
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“Chloe was excellent, totally professional, very knowledgeable and friendly.I ......”

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Jun 03,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'JC'
Jun 03,2014
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Chloe was excellent, totally professional, very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend Chloe to any would be sellers....
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Jun 09, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular for Chloe Adams our Sales Manager. We are very happy to hear you would recommend us to others. ...

“We bought a property in London through Leonard Leese and ......”

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Jun 01,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Romain'
Jun 01,2014
1 people found
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We bought a property in London through Leonard Leese and the sales administrator Fiona was helpful and reactive during the whole process. She also provided a warm support in a stressful and important moment for us. Overall, we strongly recommend this estate agent. Romain and ...
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“I have been impressed with Eva's ethics and efficiency. We ......”

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May 20,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Helene'
May 20,2014
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I have been impressed with Eva's ethics and efficiency. We viewed a property on a late Friday and she helped us secure a second viewing first thing the following morning, we liked the property and less than 24h after the first viewing we made an ...
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May 20, 2014
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Thank you for leaving a review for Leonard Leese and in particular Eva Bouzaki. We are so happy to receive such positive feedback from our clients and its great to hear that Eva was professional throughout. Best wishes for the future. ...

“I let my property for the first time through Leonard ......”

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May 16,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Sophia'
May 16,2014
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I let my property for the first time through Leonard lease and I am very happy with the agent dealing with my property, she was very efficient and helpful....
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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

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