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Guaranteed Rent for Landlords in Kensington and Chelsea
Period homes in Kensington and Chelsea, from the stucco terraces of Notting Hill to Chelsea's garden squares, reward careful management. Denhan leases properties across the Royal Borough, paying you a guaranteed rent on the same day every month and taking care of tenants, inspections and 24 hour maintenance, with no commission.
- 20+years letting and managing London property
- 1,000+properties managed across London and the home counties
- 0%commission on the rent we guarantee
- 1–5year leases, with rent guaranteed throughout
The local market
Letting a Period Home Between Notting Hill and the King's Road
Kensington and Chelsea is compact, densely built and known around the world. The museums of South Kensington, the shops of the King's Road and Kensington High Street, and Portobello Road market give it an international profile, and that draws tenants from overseas as well as from across the UK. Renters include professionals, academics and diplomats on fixed-term postings who want a well-kept home in a central location.
Much of the property is period stock: flats in stucco-fronted houses, red-brick mansion blocks and mews houses tucked behind grander streets. Older buildings bring original features, conservation area considerations and more involved upkeep, so letting them well takes time and attention. The Royal Marsden, Royal Brompton and Chelsea and Westminster hospitals also bring demand from medical staff who want to live within easy reach of work.

Where we work
Streets and Neighbourhoods We Cover in Kensington and Chelsea
We take on houses and flats right across Kensington and Chelsea. Not sure about your street? We will check for you.
Neighbourhoods we cover
- Chelsea
- Kensington
- Notting Hill
- South Kensington
- Earl's Court
- Holland Park
- North Kensington
- Ladbroke Grove
- World's End
- Brompton
Postcode districts: SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W10, W11
Transport links for tenants
South Kensington and Gloucester Road are served by the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines, and Earl's Court by the District and Piccadilly lines. Notting Hill Gate links the Central, Circle and District lines, while Holland Park is on the Central line. Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road are on the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines, and Sloane Square serves Chelsea.
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Why Denhan in Kensington and Chelsea
Why Guaranteed Rent Suits Period Property in the Royal Borough
Plenty of owners here have a single flat or house of real value and live elsewhere, sometimes abroad. Period buildings need regular checks and licensing requirements vary, so hands-off ownership is harder than it looks. Denhan inspects at least three times a year, handles the compliance paperwork and pays a fixed rent whether or not the property is occupied.
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0% commission
The rent we agree is the rent you receive, with no management fee taken off.
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Leases from 1 to 5 years
Choose the term that suits your plans, with the monthly rent fixed from the start.
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30+ in-house maintenance staff
24 hour support from our dedicated team, with emergency call-outs handled day or night.
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Rent guaranteed for the whole lease
Paid by BACS on the same day every month, whether the property is occupied or not.
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Void periods covered
Rent and utility bills are covered while the property is empty.
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Inventory and inspections
A free photographic inventory, and inspections at least three times a year.
Weighing up guaranteed rent for your Kensington and Chelsea property?
See how the lease works, when your rent is paid and what we look after, or call us to talk it through.
How it works
Guaranteed rent in Kensington and Chelsea in six steps
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Contact Denhan
Get in touch with our team to discuss your property and Guaranteed Rent.
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Property assessment
We visit the property, assess its rental standard and agree the rental value.
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Agreement in place
Once the terms are agreed, the Guaranteed Rent arrangement is put in place.
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Property managed by Denhan
We look after the property day to day.
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Rent paid every month
You receive the agreed rent every month, including during periods when the property is vacant.
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Ongoing maintenance & inspections
Denhan manages maintenance and inspections throughout the arrangement.
Your questions
Guaranteed rent in Kensington and Chelsea: your questions
The questions landlords in Kensington and Chelsea ask us most.
Still have a question?
Our team can talk you through the lease, the rent and what happens next for your property.
Does Denhan take commission on a mansion flat in Earl's Court?
No. The guaranteed rent scheme carries 0% commission and no fees, so the rent agreed for your Earl's Court flat is paid to you in full by BACS on the same day each month. The free photographic inventory is included, and your rent stays guaranteed for the whole lease, whether you choose a term of one year or five.
My Notting Hill house sits in a conservation area and has original features. How will it be kept an eye on?
Denhan inspects every leased property a minimum of three times a year, which is particularly reassuring for older homes with delicate period details. If something needs attention between visits, our in-house team of more than 30 qualified tradespeople can step in, and tenants can report urgent issues at any hour through the 24 hour emergency maintenance call-out.
Licensing rules can be confusing. Who deals with compliance for my flat in North Kensington?
Licensing requirements vary between boroughs and property types, so it is worth knowing where your home stands. Denhan handles the compliance paperwork as part of managing the lease, alongside vetting and referencing tenants and carrying out regular inspections. Having one team oversee all of this means you are not left tracking every requirement yourself from a distance.
Nearby areas
Guaranteed rent near Kensington and Chelsea
Own property in more than one borough? Our scheme works the same way right across London, including the areas next to Kensington and Chelsea.
Free rent valuation
Ready to let your Kensington and Chelsea property with guaranteed rent?
Tell us about your property and we will arrange a visit, value it and agree a fixed monthly rent with you.