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London lettings

UK Ltd package for London lettings

The property manager follows the tenant, collects rent, coordinates repairs, and issues a monthly report to an owner in the Gulf, with a fee invoice from a UK company with a London registered office. The company does not grant an estate-agent licence if your work needs one, does not guarantee occupancy, and does not open a mortgage.

Full package£1400

Duration24–48 UK business hours after documents and payment are complete

UK company formation for london property management — Eteform
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UK Ltd formation for London lettings — what to expect

See also UK company formation, 2026 cost breakdown, and packages.

Why form a UK company for this activity?

  • A sterling management fee invoice in the company name
  • A London registered office for one year in front of owner and tenant
  • Three offers: monthly management, tenant check-in, or maintenance oversight
  • A management contract that states the fee and does not promise guaranteed occupancy
  • Rent money kept apart from a personal account under local deposit rules
  • A director service address that keeps the home address private
  • A certificate and company number to introduce the office
  • Acceptance of a financial account remains that institution’s decision

A good fit if…

  • You manage London flats for non-resident owners
  • You will follow tenancy-deposit rules and any local licence that applies
  • Fees are stated in the management contract

May not suit you if…

  • You expect formation to replace an estate-agent licence if your work needs one
  • You will promise the owner full occupancy or a guaranteed yield
  • You mix tenant rent with your personal account
  • You expect a bank account the moment the number is issued

What a property manager can invoice after formation

The company makes management billable. Local licensing and deposit protection stay where English law applies:

  • An owner in Riyadh holds a flat in Canary Wharf: monthly report, rent collection and a plumber booked, on a management fee invoice
  • A new tenant check-in: inventory, keys, and deposit protection in a scheme if required
  • Seasonal maintenance oversight before the letting season, at a published price to the owner
  • Coordination with the owner’s accountant on an annual rent summary, without giving the owner tax advice unless you are qualified
  • A management contract for several units owned by the same Gulf family, on one monthly fee invoice
  • Tenant complaint follow-up and owner updates inside a written response time

What you sell, and what stays local and legal

The product is management and operations: reports, repairs and tenant follow-up. An agent licence if required, tenancy-deposit protection, and short-let rules in some boroughs are separate paths. This package does not issue an estate-agent licence.

The professional limit

Companies House does not replace a licence or membership your work needs in England. Do not promise a yield, full occupancy, or council approval for a short let. Rent and deposits are handled under local rules, not in a personal account. We review the name so it does not imply a bank or an investment fund.

The London address

The registered office is for mail and invoices. It is not the let property’s address unless that is arranged under a separate contract.

The first week after the company number

  • A written management contract with fees and limits, and no promised yield
  • Review deposit protection and local licensing with an England adviser if needed
  • Keep operating funds apart from personal money
  • Note the Confirmation Statement via What ACSP means

Full package for this activity

London property management — formation and address

A property manager serving Gulf owners of London units

£1400

The Eteform fee covers formation, a London registered office for one year, and a director service address for one year. The Companies House fee (£100) is separate. The package does not include an estate-agent licence, guaranteed occupancy, or a mortgage. Filing is typically inside 24–48 UK business hours after a complete file. That describes the process; it is not a promised day.

Duration: 24–48 UK business hours after documents and payment are complete

Included in detail

  • Formation of a UK private limited company at Companies House through an ACSP agent
  • A digital certificate of incorporation and the company number
  • A London registered office for one year
  • A director service address for one year
  • A name and description review for property management
  • Arabic support until the documents are issued
  • A reminder for the first Confirmation Statement (CS01)

Not included

  • The Companies House government fee (£100)
  • An estate-agent licence or professional membership if required
  • Guaranteed occupancy or yield
  • A mortgage, or a guaranteed bank account
  • Tax advice for the owner

Documents required

  • A valid passport for each director and shareholder
  • Recent proof of address
  • A short description of the management model (long let or short let)

Data we need from you

  • Approximate unit count and London area
  • A proposed English name
  • Directors and shareholders
  • Email and WhatsApp

Timeline

  1. 1

    Description review

    We set the description to management, not an investment fund

  2. 2

    Identity checks

    The ACSP route, then the filing

  3. 3

    24–48 business hours

    The company number is issued

  4. 4

    After formation

    A management contract and price list, then local licensing if needed

FAQ — London property management

Who is this package for?

For a property manager who looks after London flats for owners in the Gulf. It is not a guaranteed yield.

Is formation an estate-agent licence?

No. If your work needs a licence or membership in England, that is a separate path.

Can I promise full occupancy?

No. No guaranteed yield and no guaranteed occupancy. Fees are for the agreed management work.

Where is the tenant’s deposit held?

In a required tenancy-deposit protection scheme in England if it applies. It is not mixed with your personal account.

What does it cost?

The Eteform fee is £1400. The Companies House fee of £100 is separate. Filing is typically inside 24–48 UK business hours after a complete file.

Are short lets always allowed?

No. Some London boroughs restrict short lets. Check the council before advertising. The company does not grant council approval.

Does a bank account open with the company?

No. Acceptance is the financial institution’s decision after its checks.

How do I order?

Start from this page and mention London property management.

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