What areas of London do Phillips Harrod cover for rentals?

Phillips Harrod focus on prime and super prime houses and apartments for rent in London, including Mayfair, St John's Wood, Primrose Hill, Regents Park, Hampstead, Marylebone, Maida Vale and Belsize Park.

Why choose a specialist estate agency in London for high-end rentals?

A specialist estate agency focused on the prime and super prime market understands the expectations of high-net-worth tenants. Phillips Harrod offer tailored advice, access to off-market opportunities and in-depth local knowledge of London's most exclusive postcodes.

How do you help tenants find houses for rent in London?

We start by understanding your requirements in detail, from location and budget to security, specification and lifestyle preferences, then recommend suitable houses from our network of landlords and investors. We arrange viewings, advise on market value and negotiate terms on your behalf.

What fees and protections apply when renting through Phillips Harrod?

As members of ARLA and The Property Ombudsman, we follow strict professional and consumer protection standards. Tenant deposits are held in a government-approved Tenancy Deposit Scheme and we operate a Client Money Protection scheme for all client funds.

Can you help overseas or relocating clients looking for apartments for rent in London?

Yes, Phillips Harrod regularly act for international clients and those relocating to the capital. We can conduct virtual viewings, liaise with relocation advisors and manage the rental process remotely.

Do you handle both rentals and sales in prime London locations?

While Phillips Harrod were originally established to serve the high-end London residential rental market, we now also advise on sales in the same prime and super prime postcodes.

Month: September 2026

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Landlord Update: Renters Rights Act, Phase 2

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Following the Government’s latest announcement last week, we are writing today witha further update for all Landlords re, the Renters Rights Act, Phase 2, which involves the following:-

Phase 2 – late 2026: Database and ombudsman

Private Rented Sector Database introduced with initial rollout to landlords with mandatory landlordregistration with annual fee followed by the public rollout.
Ombudsman service launched in two stages, with full rollout expected by 2028.

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What we know thus far:-

Registration on the Private Rented Sector Database will cost Landlords £65.00 per property, per year (we do not yet know if VAT is applicable or not).
It is charged per property rather than per Landlord so a Landlord with four rented properties pays the fee four times and it is payable again on each annual renewal.
Registration opens on 15 December 2026 and rolls out region by region starting with the West Midlands (see Region map below for further details).
Landlords will have three months from their region’s commencement date to register each Let property.
Currently, the requirements cover properties that are currently Let or that become Let during the rollout period. Unoccupied properties do not need to be registered yet, although this is likely to change.
Currently the information requirement will cover landlords’ details, dwelling details, tenancy details, rent details ad health and safety evidence (Gas, Electrical, Energy etc.)
The fines involved for Landlords who do not register carries both financial and possession consequences. guidance states the fines involve range between £7,000, rising up to £40,000. Government guidance indicates that an unregistered landlord will not be able to obtain a possession order (except under exceptional grounds).
The Government have said that the public facing element of the service is not live at launch, although future tenants will be able to use the service to check where a landlord is complying with key legal requirements and that a list of information the public will be able to access will be published at a later stage.