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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23rd Mar 2023
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Performance Statistics
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 94% | 96% | £200,000 | £550,000 |
| Lettings | 96% | 91% | £315 | £3,667 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 2 | 321 | 20 | 52 | 1 | 70 | 1 | 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
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Jun 26,2017
Jun 26,2017
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Toby Bailey recently assisted me in finding and securing a tenancy. He was extremely professional, responsive and a pleasure to do business with. Not only that, but he was friendly and courteous in every interaction I had with him. I would be happy to recommend ...
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Jun 23,2017
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Excellent service. Helpful and attentive throughout the rental process, and unlike some competitors, they really do care about their clients....
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Reasonable fees
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Jun 22,2017
Jun 22,2017
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Absolutely amazing service! Toby was on the ball at all times and kept us well informed!
He let our property in two days and managed the whole process so swiftly.
The photo's of the property were great and all in all they did us proud!
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Brilliant and very clear on pricing.
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Jun 15,2017
Jun 15,2017
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We viewed a property with Toby. He was on time to the viewing, gave us all the information and facilitated the offer process. He was available for any questions and made the contract and references bit easy.
Now, we cannot wait to move!...
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May 24,2017
May 24,2017
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Sam was as helpful and approachable in helping us to find replacement tenants on our lease as he was when we moved in a year ago, as well as being extremely friendly (and funny!). I would definitely recommend him in the future....
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The company fees are high.
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May 18,2017
May 18,2017
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Sam was really helpful throughout the whole process, from viewings, to negotiation on the rent, to the day to day issues such as furniture. He is really professional and responsive to emails and delivers on what he promised. I would definitely recommend him....
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Apr 14,2017
Apr 14,2017
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Sam was very helpful and professional throughout the whole process. Thanks to him, I found my new flat and moved in in no time. Would definitely recommend him....
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A bit steep.
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Mar 15,2017
Mar 15,2017
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Sam was extremely helpful, pleasant and very professional. He came back with answers to all our queries and always did what he said he will do. He has made our move simple and straightforward, quite a different experience from what we ever experienced before....
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Mar 03,2017
Mar 03,2017
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We have used Leonard Leese since 2003 for the letting and management of two properties, and at no time have we experienced any issues. We recently sold the two said properties and again all was smooth. In particular Roxanna Hazell and Christopher Daniel were exceptionally helpful ...
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Fees were competitive.
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Feb 24,2017
Feb 24,2017
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I would like to thanks Mr Johnson for his help and his professionalism.Mr Johnson really help me during my apartment research and also during my move on.I'm glad that he was taking care about me and also always be available to support me ...
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Nathan Johnson is a terrific example of what a fantastic estate agent should be. He comes across extremely transparent, honest and more than happy to help.
Although on this occasion my partner and i decided against moving immediately. He didn't make us feel as though we had wasted his time or try to pressure me into a rushed decision, which was a well received twist to the usual agents I've dealt with in the past.
For this reason we will definitely be using Nathan in future.
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Feb 13,2017
Feb 13,2017
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Great service overall. Honest and genuine agent. Well informed
Made the process seemless. Work with alot of agents and nathan was exemplary. Will be working with the agency again because of him....
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Standard
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Feb 10,2017
Feb 10,2017
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The guy from the agency Mr. Nathan Johnson was very kind of person, friendly, helpful ... I found this agency very good!...
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Very organised and good agency
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Jan 27,2017
Jan 27,2017
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Nathan is very efficient and willing to help. Fantastic negotiator! I wish i had those skills! Letting a property was so so easy and uncomplicated!...
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Jan 23,2017
Jan 23,2017
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Excellent property agent, stuck with us and guided us through difficult moments with a difficult seller. He even chased up the solicitors to get things moving. He was reasonable, friendly and very patient and professional and I'm very grateful for his work....
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Jan 20,2017
Jan 20,2017
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We used the agency to find a flat. It was in great condition,however dealing with the agency once the landlord decided to sell the flat (8months after we moved in) was a bit of a struggle. Response to emails was slow,we regularly had ...
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Jan 17,2017
Jan 17,2017
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The best services one could find while searching for property. Real professional with deep knowledge of the real estate market willing to find the best deal for me...
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Jan 16,2017
Jan 16,2017
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Unfortunately their inability to take responsibility on repeated occasions has proven them to practice unprofessionally. I have mistakenly let out a few of my properties with Leonard Leese, and although they were prompt in finding tenants, my disappointing experience with them will not lead them ...
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Jan 13,2017
Jan 13,2017
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Dominic did a great job understanding my needs and finding the best suiting properties. Excellent communication and professionalism. I would totally recommend him....
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Jan 13,2017
Jan 13,2017
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Superfriendly and willing to answer every one of my questions (no easy task!) Nathan helped me locate an amazing property. Furthermore, he arranged every process (checks, references) to fit my pressuring timelines....
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Jan 12,2017
Jan 12,2017
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Thinking of selling your property look no further than the above estate agent. Friendly, helpful, very outstanding staff and service I received throughout the sale of my property with no issues. Sold my property within two months. Will definitely recommend them to my family and ...
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“Cannot praise Chris enough. Knowledgeable personal friendly approachable. We bought ......”
Dec 15,2016
Dec 15,2016
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Cannot praise Chris enough. Knowledgeable personal friendly approachable. We bought the flats through him and because of his amazing work and fantastic service we decided to go with leonardleese to tenant out the flats we got from him....
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Dec 06,2016
Dec 06,2016
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I have rented an apartment through Leonard Leese and have dealt with Nathan Abbey who was very helpful. Really please with his professional attitude. Received a quick and helpful response. Would definitely recommend!...
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Dec 02,2016
Dec 02,2016
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Dominic was very professional at all to times during the process. He kept in constant contact and so I was informed at all times with regards the process.
Dominic's style of communication is very good as he is adopts a relaxed yet efficient and professional ...
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Nov 16,2016
Nov 16,2016
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Nathan and Leonard Leese provided us with Great Service! The viewing was well conducted. They helped us with the referencing and the fees where reasonable. I would recommend them to people based on this....
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Nov 14,2016
Nov 14,2016
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Chris was helpful and supportive through a process in which we presented him with some problems. He went beyond the call of duty, coming out after hours when our flat keys wouldn't work. He was professional and attentive, giving us sound advice in the turmoil ...
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Acceptable for the current market, and worthwhile in that a good offer was secured.
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Nov 14,2016
Nov 14,2016
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I recently purchased a property through Leonard Leese at the Borough Branch and the service I received from the manager Chris and Dominic was exceptional. They were very attentive and made every effort to answer all of our questions throughout the buying process. I am ...
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Oct 31,2016
Oct 31,2016
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Chris was excellent form the outset throughout. Excellent communication, always looking to progress the transaction and pleasant to deal with.
Would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to sell their property....
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Oct 30,2016
Oct 30,2016
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I've been involved in a few property purchases in the past however no one comes close to the service Chris provided us.
He helped us through out the whole process at every step, and stepped in when we got into difficulties in areas outside of ...
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Very good.
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Oct 28,2016
Oct 28,2016
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Christopher Daniel is great- I would recommend him again and again. He cares about his clients and he works constantly to achieve the best possible result. He is efficient and trustworthy....
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Oct 17,2016
Oct 17,2016
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Both Agents were very professional and quick to answer all our questions throughout the buying process. They were very engaged with us throughout to see if we were satisfied with their service and made the process much easier for us as buyers....
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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
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Last updated at 3:26 PM 02/03/2017 by allAgents
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