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!
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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!
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14th Aug 2024
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13th Aug 2024
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12th Aug 2024
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5th Aug 2024
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1st Aug 2024
reviewed by 'Dr Alice Manson'
31st Jul 2024
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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
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Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Oct 31,2022
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Chloe has been very helpful and has shown high degree of professionalism in letting and managing my flat. Chloe's attention to details was fantastic. Keep the good work going. Thanks...
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Appropriate and reasonable
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Very pleased with professional services offered by Chloe from Leonard Leese estate agents in borough . Definitely recommend them ....
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Oct 31,2022
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We have always been happy with the service from Chloe at Leonard Leese which is why we have stayed with them for many years - thanks Chloe!!...
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Oct 31,2022
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Chloe has been excellent to deal with - very efficient and professional- a great asset to leonard leese. Would highly recommend her!...
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Oct 29,2022
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Very helpful with the whole process to and the paperwork. We were able to find him very easily on the phone whenever we needed something...
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Oct 28,2022
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Moses was incredibly helpful, he was very quick to reply to us and helpful with all our questions over phone, email and in person. Moving in was swift and easy and since he has been incredible helpful with any issues or queries we have with ...
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Oct 28,2022
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Overall a really positive experience working with Moses at Leonard Leese! He was especially patient when waiting for info we needed from various third parties and very responsive on email and the phone. Thank you Moses :)...
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Oct 28,2022
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Toby managed the property I was renting for the last 4 years and was always on hand to support wherever needed, quickly, effectively and with a smile on his face. Easy to reach and always a good laugh, he made sure that my experience renting with ...
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Oct 28,2022
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I have been using Leonard Leese's property management services for a number of years. I have always been very happy with the service provided by Chloe Dibua and Claudine Saunders. They manage my tenants' enquiries very rapidly, they always use a kind tone when a ...
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Oct 28,2022
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Professional and patient with all kinds of questions and issues either when I was seeking a place or after I moved in. Highly recommended!...
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Oct 28,2022
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I have used Leonard Leese for over fifteen years to let and manage my BTL in SE1 and they have always delivered. Great quality tenants, fantastic service, lovely people and reasonable fees. Superb client experience. Toby Bailey is always extremely helpful as are Chloe Sanders ...
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Oct 28,2022
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Moses is really nice and helpful in the our whole rental process from viewing to collecting the keys. We would definitely recommend him and use again....
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Oct 27,2022
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Leonard Leese have been our letting agents for over 7 years and they have been excellent throughout. They have found good reliable tenants and overseen repairs promptly and reliably. Toby has found our last two tenants and helped us through the post Covid uncertainty. He has ...
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Oct 27,2022
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Moses was informative and available whenever required, he kept his word throughout the process. So, thank you Moses for your assistance....
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Oct 27,2022
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Finding a flat this year has been one of the most challenging things I had to go through, however, Moses managed to help us secure the flat and was accommodating of our request to visit the flat multiple time. He was an efficient and sympathetic ...
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Oct 27,2022
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Moses was professional, friendly and patient. I took quite some time looking at the place and asking multiple questions that he was happy to answer. The process didn't feel to challenging as he was transparent throughout and answered any further questions we had about the ...
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Oct 27,2022
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I’m have used Leonard Leese for many years for full management on my flat and have always been delighted with how they deal with anything, in particular any concerns I might have. Extremely professional and always listen to me, advise where snd when necessary, ...
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Oct 26,2022
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Toby and all the team at Leonard Leese have also provided an excellent service to me. I have always found them to be considerate, helpful and extremely accommodating. The team have always been professional and has excelled in finding appropriate tenants. My dealings with Toby ...
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Oct 26,2022
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Moses was helpful when helping find and secure the property we are now living in.
He contacted the landlord to provide information that we wanted on the flat such as what furniture would be left and negotiating a move in date....
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Oct 26,2022
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Moses was helpful and accommodating when looking for our first student flat. He went above and beyond organising visits and when we finally made an offer he was extremely helpful in pushing our offer through and getting it accepted. He provided detailed information concerning the ...
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Oct 26,2022
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I had so many questions in the beginning of my tenancy and Moses was so helpful, it was easy to contact him. It was great experience and I’d like to say massive thanks to Moses, he Is professional!...
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Oct 26,2022
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Moses was extremely helpful and efficient in helping us both to secure the flat but also be flexible and adaptable for hectic lives of three university students! He was always quick to reply back regarding enquiries with friendly and informative responses - he has made ...
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Moses took us through the whole process of renting, we found him to be extremely helpful with all our requests and open/honest about everything. We were glad to have him help us and happy that we found somewhere to rent!...
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Oct 26,2022
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Really helpful and answers all questions promptly! Would highly recommend and will for sure use Leonard leese again to rent....
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Oct 26,2022
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Very helpful when showing my housemate the flat - gave us all of the necessary information and was extremely clear on the flat and what was needed to be able to secure it....
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Oct 25,2022
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Working with Toby ensures letting properties is efficient and professional. I know I can rely on Toby and team to find excellent tenants and create good relations with tenants during the agreement creation. I appreciate our working relationship and I’m pleased to work with ...
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Toby has been instrumental for us to manage our property by Leonard Leese. He has been extremely helpful and always gets back to me even though out of hours. This year he has been able to let our property at good rate and has been ...
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Oct 23,2022
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Our experience with Leonard Leese and Toby has been smooth and, as first time renters in London, relatively stress free! We met him for a viewing where he was very helpful and informative, putting us at ease. Both Lenni-Mai and Toby are always very fast ...
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Oct 21,2022
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Toby and the team have been fantastic at managing our let property. Always amazingly responsive, quick to resolve any issues and consistently professional in their approach. We've worked with Leonard Leese for over 5 years and will continue to do so!...
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Toby has been fantastic to deal with. He’s very knowledgeable and extremely communicative. I would definitely (and have already!) recommend him to anyone wanting to let a property....
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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 SandersFull 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 - ManagerPending
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 - ManagerTenancy 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 - ManagerPending
£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 - ManagerPending
£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 - ManagerPending
£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 - ManagerPending
£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 - ManagerPending
£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 - ManagerPending
£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 - ManagerPending
£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 - ManagerChange 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 - ManagerVendor Fees
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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 - ManagerTenant 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 - ManagerChange 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 - ManagerPending
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 - ManagerLost 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 - ManagerTenancy 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.
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 - ManagerKindly 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.
Last updated at 3:26 PM 02/03/2017 by allAgents
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