Letting Agents in Kensington: Compare Fees and Reviews

We list 26 letting agents covering Kensington. 5 of them publish a full management fee: from 18% to 20.4% of monthly rent including VAT, with a median of 20.4%. Highest rated on Google: Marsh & Parsons (4.9 from 339 reviews), Dexters (4.8 from 627 reviews), City Relay (4.7 from 1,446 reviews).

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is the smallest and one of the most expensive London boroughs, with a population of around 145,000 and the highest property values per square foot in the UK. The borough covers Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Holland Park, South Kensington, Earl's Court and the Brompton area. It is home to Imperial College London (one of the world's leading STEM universities, on the South Kensington campus), the Royal Brompton Hospital, the V&A, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum (the South Kensington museum quarter), the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the Saatchi Gallery, and a substantial professional-services, fashion and creative economy. The borough is served by the Circle, District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City and Central lines, plus several other London Underground stops. Housing stock includes Georgian and Regency stucco terraces (Chelsea, Belgravia overlap), Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks, premium apartment buildings, and a substantial luxury new-build market.

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Compare 180 verified letting agents serving Kensington

Average rating 4.7★ across 6,224 verified Google reviews.

Top letting agents serving Kensington

  1. City Relay
    4.7★ (1,446 reviews)
  2. Marsh & Parsons
    4.9★ (339 reviews)
  3. Landstones
    4.8★ (87 reviews)
  4. Marsh & Parsons
    4.8★ (153 reviews)
  5. Strutt & Parker
    4.9★ (73 reviews) · Management 20.4%
  6. Strutt & Parker - Lettings
    4.9★ (73 reviews) · Management 20.4%
  7. John D Wood & Co. Lettings
    4.4★ (138 reviews) · Management 20.4%
  8. John D Wood & Co. Sales
    4.4★ (138 reviews) · Management 20.4%
  9. Rigby & Marchant
    4.9★ (51 reviews)
  10. Fuller Gilbert & Co
    5.0★ (22 reviews)

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Average letting agent fees in Kensington

20.1%
Full management
(of monthly rent)
£413
Typical setup fee

Based on 7 local agents in and around Kensington that publish their fees. Fees vary by agent and service level, so compare the agents below for exact quotes. See the UK letting agent fee index for national figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do letting agents charge in Kensington?

Of the 5 letting agents covering Kensington that publish a full management fee, charges run from 18% to 20.4% of monthly rent including VAT. The median is 20.4%. Ask each agent for a written fee schedule before you sign.

Which letting agents in Kensington have the best Google reviews?

Among agents with 25 or more Google reviews: Marsh & Parsons (4.9 from 339 reviews); Dexters (4.8 from 627 reviews); City Relay (4.7 from 1,446 reviews). Ratings are weighted by review volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews ranks above a 5.0 from a handful.

Do landlords need a licence to let property in Kensington?

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea operates additional HMO licensing in designated areas alongside the national mandatory HMO regime. Check the current K&C Council licensing pages before letting.

Is there high tenant demand in Kensington?

Kensington and Chelsea rental demand is anchored by Imperial College London (one of the world's leading STEM universities), the Royal Brompton Hospital, the South Kensington museum quarter, the international ultra-high-net-worth family pool, the financial and professional services cluster, dozens of embassies and diplomatic households, and the senior creative-and-fashion economy.

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