Portico
Bloomsbury, London, WC1A
4.5/5, 68 reviews
90% recommended
60% sales valuation accuracy
90% sales fee satisfaction



Property Features

PorticoWe're Portico, an award-winning London agent with 18 branches across London and Essex.We offer a range of unique services that set us apart from other agents; our Concierge sales package includes Interior Styling and 2 days of handyman work to maximise the sale price achieved, and all our Lettings packages come ... show more Portico

We're Portico, an award-winning London agent with 18 branches across London and Essex.

We offer a range of unique services that set us apart from other agents; our Concierge sales package includes Interior Styling and 2 days of handyman work to maximise the sale price achieved, and all our Lettings packages come with a free Rent Guarantee for peace of mind.

We also offer a premium Airbnb management service, and a cost-effective Handyman service.

As you might expect, we are members of ARLA, NAEA, Safe Agent and TPOS, and we're committed and supportive, with high levels of communication. We also have a team of in-house tradesmen, to make sure we can offer our clients the best possible standards of property maintenance

If you have a property we can help you with, or if you'd like to find out more about us, give us a call on 0207 099 4000. Alternatively, pop in and see us 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, or 10am to 5pm on Saturdays. We're a friendly bunch!

Click here if you'd like to find out how much your property is currently worth in 60 seconds!

We are proud to have been awarded London Estate Agency of the Year 2016 at the Sunday Times Awards sponsored by Zoopla.

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Address

Portico
26 Museum Street
Bloomsbury,London
Greater London
WC1A 1JU
020 7291 0650

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 60% 90% £325,000 £1,200,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
12 0 26 7 12 0 10 0 1 0
Areas covered
  • WC1
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
Members of
NAEA ARLA TPOS Lettings TPOS DPS
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“I was very pleased with Adam's work as he was ......”

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May 17,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Wantan'
May 17,2014
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I was very pleased with Adam's work as he was very helpful throughout the whole process of finding and securing a house. He would respond to our queries very promptly and he was not pushy in closing out the agreement. All in all, I would ...
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“Adam is one of the nicest agents we've met. Not ......”

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May 16,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Claire'
May 16,2014
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Adam is one of the nicest agents we've met. Not only was he very helpful in helping us find a house, taking the initiative to keep us updated on new listings and arranging viewings, he wasn't pushy about closing an agreement quickly. His quick understanding ...
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“I would like to thank Mike sincerely for his care , ......”

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May 15,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'David'
May 15,2014
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I would like to thank Mike sincerely for his care , experience and understanding in the course of our recent negotiations with prospective buyers of our property. Thank you. David and Caroline....
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“Adam is really helpful. It is really a good experience ......”

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May 15,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Esther'
May 15,2014
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Adam is really helpful. It is really a good experience to work with him. Moreover,he is an aquarius, smart and handsome and nice....
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“Adam was really helpful with helping me find a flat ......”

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May 15,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Sandwich'
May 15,2014
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Adam was really helpful with helping me find a flat for the coming year. While I was out of the country, he would send me messages regarding new flat offers around the area I was looking for. Although he sent me messages and would ring ...
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“Very positive, on the ball, agent on the whole.At ......”

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May 15,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'a'
May 15,2014
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Very positive, on the ball, agent on the whole. At a time where we were looking for houses, he was the one that constantly had viewings ready for us and communicated with us often; It was for this reason that we decide to settle for ...
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“Adam is a wonderful agent, he is extremely friendly and ......”

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May 15,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Elizabeth'
May 15,2014
1 people found
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Adam is a wonderful agent, he is extremely friendly and helpful during viewings, and he did try his best to help us get a desirable house. He was never overbearing nor obnoxious like how some agents are, and he never made us feel like we ...
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“Michael Hookway at Edmund Cude have given an excellent service ......”

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May 14,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Boyinapalli'
May 14,2014
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Michael Hookway at Edmund Cude have given an excellent service and kept me infomed and offered advice throughout the selling process ¢â‚¬â€œ without his help I would not have managed to buy this property. He is very good in listening and helping when there is an ...
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“Michael was very helpful, over a long protracted sale due ......”

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May 12,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'C'
May 12,2014
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Michael was very helpful, over a long protracted sale due to various issues being raised. he was always contactable, and managed to co-ordinate great between all parties involved...
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“Although I was buying and so Edmunde Cude weren't acting ......”

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May 11,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Ken'
May 11,2014
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Although I was buying and so Edmunde Cude weren't acting on my behalf, I found them to be very receptive in answering my questions promptly, honestly and openy. Should I be looking to sell a property in the future then Edmund Cude will be my ...
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“Mike and Robyn at Edmund Cude were great at keeping ......”

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May 11,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Jo'
May 11,2014
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Mike and Robyn at Edmund Cude were great at keeping me informed and offering advice throughout the selling process ¢â‚¬â€œ they gave as much warning as possible about viewings, gave valuable advice on offers and were very helpful in chasing solicitors, as well as going beyond ...
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“After speaking with several agents in the area Edmund Cude ......”

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May 09,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Mike'
May 09,2014
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After speaking with several agents in the area Edmund Cude were selected to sell my flat owing in part to previous experience and also to the professional manner displayed from the outset. From the start they were communicative, timely and consistent in the manner in ...
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“Estate agents often get a bad rep and I admit ......”

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May 08,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'A'
May 08,2014
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Estate agents often get a bad rep and I admit I have met a fair few who fit the bill. But Mike was great throughout the whole process of selling my flat. From the off Mike and Toby were professional and efficient. Despite the property ...
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“I had never rented a property in the private sector ......”

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Nov 21,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Bridget'
Nov 21,2013
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I had never rented a property in the private sector in London and Chris Blacketer made my first experience less tedious. He was very patient yet professional in handling my search. I definitely rate this firm highly and would recommend it to others....
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“I have found Edmund Cude to be helpful and reliable ......”

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Apr 08,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Margaret'
Apr 08,2013
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I have found Edmund Cude to be helpful and reliable agents. Will Gough has always been quick and efficient in dealing with any matters that have caused me concern and I am happy to recommend the agency to other prospective landlords....
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“Nicole was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the whole process ......”

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Apr 05,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Kate'
Apr 05,2013
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Nicole was extremely friendly and helpful throughout the whole process of viewing and securing our property and neither my flatmate or I could fault her. We were confident that she was working with our best interests in mind, unlike other letting agents we have come ...
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“The thought of moving to London seemed a little daunting. ......”

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Dec 07,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Mr'
Dec 07,2012
1 people found
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The thought of moving to London seemed a little daunting. Thankfully I had a very pleasurable move thanks to George and Wesley. George was quick to find my ideal apartment and he was very informative, polite and courteous and guided me through the process. I ...
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“I had a great experience with Edmund Cude. As I'm ......”

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Dec 03,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'AMac'
Dec 03,2012
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I had a great experience with Edmund Cude. As I'm currently living in Canada, I was nervous about trying to find a flat in London without the luxury of being able to visit in person. Laura West was very professional, friendly and efficient throughout the ...
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“Edmund Cude have taken responsibility for restoring and redecorating my ......”

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Nov 23,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Julian'
Nov 23,2012
1 people found
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Edmund Cude have taken responsibility for restoring and redecorating my flat. They have made running repais and replaced damaged furniture and fittings. They also secured a rental increase by finding suitable new tenants....
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“Wesley is helpful and conscientious. He is follows things up ......”

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Nov 20,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Marie'
Nov 20,2012
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Wesley is helpful and conscientious. He is follows things up and contacts me when necessary. He is always polite and is a good ambassador for the firm....
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“George was the first agent to respond to my enquiry ......”

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Nov 14,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Takis'
Nov 14,2012
2 people found
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George was the first agent to respond to my enquiry through Rightmove for letting a flat in central London. the service i received was excellent. he was polite, cooperative, informative and not aggressive. These characteristics continued to apply even after i informed him that I ...
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“Edmund Cude manage 2 properties on my behalf and I have ......”

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Nov 14,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Michael'
Nov 14,2012
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Edmund Cude manage 2 properties on my behalf and I have found them efficient, professional and courteous throughout. Communication is timely and their approach has proved to be flexible and effective resulting in both a satisfied landlord and also happy tenants....
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“Work took me abroad and I had to let my ......”

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Nov 13,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Unlikely'
Nov 13,2012
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Work took me abroad and I had to let my flat. When asking around for suggested letting agents, I heard a lot of horror stories so I was really expecting the worst. I couldn't have been more delighted to have found a letting agency who ...
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“Very helpful agency, understand the local market and my needs ......”

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Nov 13,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'SK'
Nov 13,2012
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Very helpful agency, understand the local market and my needs as a landlord. Got me a result in a difficult market....
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“Have dealt with me & my flats in a friendly & professional ......”

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Nov 10,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'roger'
Nov 10,2012
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Have dealt with me & my flats in a friendly & professional manner at all times. Over the years I have been with many agents & these are by far the best....
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“I dealt with 3 people: Laura West, Wesley Ellis and George ......”

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Nov 10,2012
Minithumbdown
By: 'Unsatisfied'
Nov 10,2012
4 people found
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I dealt with 3 people: Laura West, Wesley Ellis and George Wimpenny. I am so very unsatisfied with their service, and recommend people, mainly if they're not english, to not deal with them. First of all, I liked a flat with them, told them to pay ...
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By: Fletch
Nov 16, 2012
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Totally agree, they are really bad. Especially the camden office Michael Kennedy is an the worst property manager i have ever come across. He always find a lot of excuses not to send man to repair the flat. ...

“excellent service with good followup. delivered what was promised including ......”

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Nov 08,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'sharon'
Nov 08,2012
1 people found
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excellent service with good followup. delivered what was promised including a very fast move into properties. very accommodating with timings and the frequency of viewing of properties. overall a very good experience, especially for first timers in rental, and having just arrived into london....
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“I have used Edmund Cude now for more than 4 years ......”

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Nov 08,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Robert'
Nov 08,2012
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I have used Edmund Cude now for more than 4 years to let a property. They have acted very promptly and professionally throughout and have found me good tenants each year. They are not perfect but if mistakes are made they are sorted out appropriately and ...
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“Laura has done a great job. Nice services....”

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Aug 14,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Carole'
Aug 14,2012
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Laura has done a great job. Nice services....
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“Laura has done a brilliant job in the whole process ......”

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Jun 02,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Y.'
Jun 02,2012
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Laura has done a brilliant job in the whole process which could have been a lot harder without the efficient communication and arrangements. Thanks for the help and patience!...
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