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Whether you're buying, selling, renting or letting out your property, we're here to share our 20 years' experience with our many tips, hints and battle scars with you.

Mansion Tax: What Is The High Value Council Tax Surcharge?

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What Is A Duplex Apartment? Duplex Vs Maisonette Differences

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How Much Does It Cost To Extend A Lease On A Flat In The UK?

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Buying a House at Auction: How to Buy a House at Auction

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Sinking Fund Meaning: What Is A Sinking Fund In Property?

Find out everything you need to know about sinking funds in this comprehensive guide.

Commonhold Meaning: What Is Commonhold Property Ownership?

Learn more about commonhold property ownership. How popular is it in the UK and how will upcoming ...

Maisonette Meaning: What Is A Maisonette?

When looking for a property to buy or rent, you may come across some maisonettes. But what ...

What Is Property Flipping? Pros And Cons Of Flipping Houses

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What Is A Link-Detached House? Link-Detached House Meaning

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GOOGLE REVIEWS

Very professional and offers excellent service. You will be well looked after. Impressed with the technology and quality of virtual viewings. Thank you Simon!

Arta Alfere

Simon is fully hands on and on top of everything. Has made my life so easy while being an overseas landlord.

Roxanne Cohen

I recently let my property through Park Heath and would definitely recommend them. I received excellent service from start to finish and was impressed with how they navigated a difficult time for the property market.

Nick Murphy

I've known Simon a few years now and would without hesitation recommend him to any landlord.

Philip Demetriou

I had the best experience working with Simon from Fine living. He is efficient, quick to respond and went above and beyond in helping us look for the right property, and making the process as smooth as possible. Highly recommend Fine Living for finding the right property for your needs.

Sahil Bhardwaj

2025 / 04 / 23

Simon is professional, pragmatic and efficient. He gives us great confidence that our properties are being managed well.

Richard

Excellent service from Fine Living the second time around. Always kept updated & the process was thorough & seamless. Would highly recommend!

Jennifer Nursiah

Simon has been so helpful throughout the rental process and made everything seamless from the get go - we highly recommend Fine Living for all your rental needs!

Alex Knights

2025 / 04 / 22

Simon at Fine Living was a pleasure to work with during the process of selling our apartment. The nature of selling an apartment or house can be very stressful, but Simon stayed calm and problem solved at every turn. He went above and beyond to hold our hands through this process and I can’t thank him enough. Cheers Simon.

Lyndon Ogbourne

We have been so impressed with Simon's professionalism, honesty, attention to detail and brilliant and reliable communication. I wouldn't rent my house out with anyone else! Would thoroughly recommend.

Katie James

2025 / 08 / 10

Simon is one of the best estate agents I have ever worked with. He really cares about looking after his clients and properties and makes the whole process easy and stress free. Would highly recommend

Manal Shaker

Simon is absolutely fantastic to work with. He is authentic, honest and trustworthy. As first time renters in London, Simon explained everything to us and remained accessible throughout the entire process. Definitely the best agent experience we have had.

Jackson Smith

Excellent service, would highly recommend.

Kirk Pereira

Simon is truly a special estate agent. He's knowledgable and cares about the relationship with customers going the extra miles to inform properly and not to rush in his viewing. He makes you feel extremely taken care of and guided alongside the process.

Davide Cavagnino

Simon is great to work with, super friendly and responsive. I would highly recommend house hunting with him!

Kelly Lenihan

Simon’s service was top notch. Professional, quick to respond and a great mediator between me and the landlord. Definitely a good experience overall. 🙌

Isauro López

I have worked with Simon for just over 3 years. Really easy to deal with and a personal touch to all of our interactions. Always keen to add value and genuinely cares about the overall experience for his landlords and tenants. I hope to work with him for many more years. Would highly recommend

Steven Sears

2025 / 09 / 29

Simon manages a rental flat for us and we very much enjoy working with him. His service is exceptional. He takes care of everything for us and we feel totally reassured that our property is in great hands. Any little issues our tenants might have, such as small repairs etc are dealt with right away in an efficient and professional manner. We recently had a change of tenants and Simon did a fantastic job of marketing the property and finding us excellent new tenants. He is proactive, communication is excellent and he is a lovely guy to work with too! Highly recommend.

Sarah Faulds

I can't recommend Simon highly enough! He helped me secure a beautiful rental home in Walthamstow, even though my situation wasn’t straightforward — I was unemployed at the time and didn’t have a previous landlord reference. Despite this, Simon went out of his way to support me through the process, he's incredibly friendly, approachable, and genuinely wants to help. He made what could have been a really stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. Thanks again, Simon!

Sarah Shanks

2025 / 07 / 05

Renting our first London apartment through Simon was an incredible experience! Handling everything from abroad was made effortless by Simon's exceptional assistance. He accommodated our requests promptly, addressing all queries without delay. Our experience was flawless, and we're immensely grateful to Simon. We highly recommend his services to anyone seeking to rent in London, especially from overseas.

Zvika Weksler

Simon was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with in securing a flat in London. Would certainly recommend to all

Tommy Griffin

Simon very kindly helped us with a valuation at short notice and was a pleasure to deal with.

Keith Wheatley

I engaged Simon and Fine Living for the legal work on letting my home, his knowledge of the lettings market and the legal aspects made me feel very comfortable using him. We’ve got a great tenant and Simon is available should I need him for any assistance.

Kirk Smith

I worked with Simon on renting a flat he was showing. He was excellent to work with — responsive, friendly, and helpful. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon to anyone!

Scott Shaefitz

2026 / 02 / 20

I recently had the pleasure of working with Simon, and I must say, he exceeded all expectations. Simon's professionalism was evident from the get-go, and his friendly demeanor made the leasing process an absolute breeze. What truly impressed me was his lightning-fast response time to all of my inquiries. No question was too small, and he always made me feel like a top priority. If you're in need of leasing assistance, look no further than Simon. He's the epitome of excellent customer service and professionalism.

Laura Giersdorf

Simon provided incredibly helpful and honest advice as I began my search for a rental property in London. I was nervous since it was my first time looking in the area, but our conversation really put me at ease. He also gave excellent guidance on the documentation my international partner would need for referencing. Overall, a great experience, I would highly recommend.

Chloe Murr

It was a really great experience. simon found the house I was looking for at a reasonable price, and he provided all the necessary explanations in a friendly manner. I'm truly satisfied and would definitely recommend them.

Amin K

2025 / 07 / 17

Simon is polite, positive, professional and pragmatic in how he approaches tenants and landlords. He is a refreshing change from the mainstream agents we have used in the past. Gradually we're moving our lets and management to him. I can leave Simon to do what is required with faith and confidence.

Nicholas Paul

I would highly recommend Simon and Fine Living to anyone looking for a professional, attentive and transparent real estate agent to work with. Simon went above and beyond what I expected in order to successfully complete the sale and always did so with a helpful and respectful manner.

Alan Casey

Simon is the most reliable trustworthy letting agent you can find! Paying attention to all details and doing fantastic job!I know him for 5 years, did few flats with him and all went smoothly. Try yourself and see.

Yael Epstein

I’d like to share my experience working with Simon. We worked closely together for over a year and a half, initially to sell my flat in Ballantrae House. It was a challenging time to sell, but Simon was incredibly patient throughout the process—both with me and with the prospective buyer. Unfortunately, the sale fell through at the last minute from the buyer’s side. Even then, Simon quickly came back with various solutions and was always prompt in responding to our messages and calls, which I truly appreciated, especially as we live abroad and not in the UK. We had been recommended to Simon by a close friend, and I can see why. After the sale didn’t go through, we decided to rent out the property. Before securing a long-term tenant, Simon arranged, through an associate, a short-term rental option that was handled professionally and allowed me to earn some income while the flat was vacant. Later, he found a great long-term tenant, ensuring all checks and compliance requirements were met. I was very happy with the final results. In the future, I still plan to sell my flat, and I will certainly turn to Simon again. I highly recommend his services—professional, reliable, and always client-focused. Thank you, Simon.

Samira Bencheikh

2025 / 08 / 10

Simon helped us rent, and eventually sell recently, our flat in UK. Through this long time we have been working together, he very often went above and beyond to ensure the best interest of all parties and minimize hassle. His professionalism, hard work and love for what he is doing and his unique network of people is what sets him apart. Thank you Simon for making the impossible, possible!

Nikolaos Kontopoulos

2024 / 12 / 24

Easy, quick and smooth experience overall.

Ana Maa

As the manager of the property I currently rent, Simon from Fine Living is helpful, available, and does a great job of communicating. Simon is professional and responsive, and has made renting stress free for my partner and I!

Callum James

2025 / 04 / 01

An absolute pleasure to interact with Simon. A true professional with a mastery of the London property market. Very knowledgeable on all his properties, with high quality virtual viewings tailored to the current climate. Highly recommended.

Alfie Ashton

Simon from Fine Living was absolutely great throughout the entire process of renting the flat. From the viewing to keeping me posted and proving helpful information, highly recommended.

Mary M

2025 / 10 / 28

Simon is a very professional real estate agent… supportive and proactive. He helped me to rent a couple of properties. I really recommend him.

Stefano Valenza

2025 / 09 / 29

Really smooth move in process, Probably the best I’ve experienced so far living in the city! It’s been really nice having Simon/fine living as our estate agent - you can really tell they look after the tenants which can be quite unheard of nowadays.

Fleur

Fine living are excellent agents. Been working alongside them for several years now. They really look after both their tenants and their landlords. Would highly recommend then.

Andrew Black

I was really impressed by the service I received here, in particular from Jack. He was 'on it' from the start and took his time in understanding what kind of property we were after and our other requirements. He was knowledgeable, professional and gave us an all-round easy experience and personal service. To be honest, I'm still pinching myself that he managed to find us such a great place to rent. Would highly recommend.

India Semper-Hughes

Simon was super helpful in helping my girlfriend and I secure a rental in Stepney Green. He was kind, communicated quickly and directly and we’d attentive to any concerns we had. Thanks again

Shaun Haslam

2025 / 08 / 11

Positive experience working with Simon & team, from the start with the viewing, they were very responsive and timely in getting all the my questions answered and documents sent during the letting process. Would 100% recommend their services!

Joseph Chung

We've been working with Simon for a number of years now and he has always been efficient and pragmatic on each letting, doing his best for both the landlord and tenant. He has also overseen works for us and is thorough in his inspections. Overall, he has been an absolute pleasure to work with.

E M

This is truly a unicorn of an organization! Simon is approachable, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgeable about his property. He made the entire process completely painless from the viewing through to signing the lease. He’s incredibly communicative and ensured that our rental was finished to the highest standard of cleanliness and repairs. We are now the proud tenants of the most wonderful home and are so grateful that we found Simon. 10/10 service, no notes!

Michaela Watterson

Simon was a great agent. Understood what we were looking for, excellent communication and a very nice guy to work. Would highly recommend.

Luke Russo

I had a great experience working with Simon when searching for my new flat! What I appreciated most was his responsiveness; no matter how many questions I had (and trust me, there were a lot!), he was always quick to reply and made me feel supported throughout the process. In the end, I found the perfect place, and I couldn't be happier! If you're looking for a housing agent who is not only professional but also genuinely cares about their clients, I highly recommend working with Simon! :)

Najedah Tamer

Can’t thank Simon enough for helping us secure our first flat here in London. He was super helpful during the whole process and was always available for any questions. We are really happy!

Abby Wilson

As a trio of first-time renters, we could not recommend Simon enough. He was quick to put our numerous anxieties surrounding the moving process at ease through his clear and speedy communication. Simon kept us in the loop throughout, and offered guidance and advice whenever we were stuck. We are happy and grateful to have Simon as our agent!

LJ Hitchen

Simon was very accomodating and helpful throughout the rental application process

Brett Felsenthal

Simon has been great throughout all the process. He is extremely professional and reliable, I would definitely recommend him.

Luca Baldini

Simon is knowledgeable but most importantly he really cares! He helped me understand how to fix certain problems landlord related and he guided me through the best solution for me. Despite all my questions and little understanding of the topic, he was really patient and kind. I would 100% recommend his services, especially if you are looking for someone who is quick at responding, present and actually loves his job

Martina Ratti

Simon at Fine Living was absolutely brilliant! Was with us every step of the way when buying out first property. Very approachable, professional and efficient. Quick responses and wants the best for his clients.

Ines Delpy

From the outset, Simon explained everything to us , very helpful and remained accessible throughout the letting process. Simon was excellent to deal with, was knowledgeable on all aspects of the property, and very professionnal to work with. We had not expected the letting process to be so smooth and tenant friendly. We highly recommend him

Paul Lamblin

2025 / 03 / 10

Simon has been very helpful throughout the letting process, contactable at all times and answered any questions we had. We were always kept in the loop and would highly recommend Fine Living if you are moving home.

henry f

2025 / 05 / 19

The service received from Simon was excellent. From ensuring all maintenance jobs were attended to, all legal requirements were adhered to and actually finding the tenant. A very seamless process. Would highly recommend.

Jennifer Nursiah

It's been a great experience renting a flat through Simon, he is always very kind and helpful

Tijana Markovic

I had a very smooth collaboration with Simon who was reactive, a good adviser and kind. Thank you for the great service!

Margot chollet

Simon has been an excellent professional. He was very helpful and trustworthy since the first time I visited the flat. He went out of his way to make sure my needs and the landlord's were met and the lease signed as quickly as possible. In the uncertain environment of the London property market, having Simon's help was invaluable.

Nicola Speranza

Simon has been a big help, getting my partner and I our first apartment in London. He is amazing at keeping my partner and I informed. He is an amazing real estate agent.

Holly Rebecca Henderson

Simon has been absolutely brilliant in all my dealings with him. Very quick and thorough with everything. First class!

Tom Coombs

2025 / 09 / 29

Simon and Fine Living were introduced to me by a close personal friend. From start to finish, I was dealt with professionally and courteously. The way Simon operates, his focus being on client relationships and making it clear the client is not just a number is so good. It sets Fine Living apart, and above and beyond the Foxtons, and high street estate agent brands. His bespoke approach is appreciated by us landlords - not to mention his attention to detail with finding the right tenants. I'm lucky to have Simon and Fine Living in my corner - would highly recommend. Smooth, Professional and great experience start to finish - and ongoing. Really good guy. He delivered high quality tenants in the timeline he guided me on. No BS, just results.

Paul Martin

2025 / 05 / 27

I recently purchased a flat through Fine Living and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. From the very beginning, the communication was outstanding. They kept me informed every step of the way, promptly answered all my questions, and were always available to address any concerns I had. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. Simon and Steve were professional, efficient, and made buying a flat a positive experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.

K L

We noticed a significant difference when our landlord change from our previous management company to Fine Living. We received information and response to our inquiries very quickly and when needed, we were able to communicate more effectively with the landlord. We felt that Simon cared not only about the landlord but also us, the tenants.

Alejandra Cordero

I've known Simon for quite a while now and his expertise and effort to attend to clients/tenants queries and problems are second to none. Simon is efficient, which comes from his years of experience and therefore things get sorted quickly. In a time where things are so fast paced, it's nice to know there is someone competent in charge dealing with the situation.

Pete-Sam

The whole process was a breeze, and everything happened in a blur. I moved from a foreign country and Fine Living was able to get everything done within a week, from answering my first message to handing over the keys. I absolutely recommend!

Merwane Drai

5 stars at least! Moving abroad with a property in London and a busy life I wanted someone to deal with my property. Simon has been amazing as he is personally taking care of everything. He is quick, he explains what I do not know and he is very professional. He takes on the responsibility and take actions. 100% recommended

Erika Felici

Simon was fantastic as both a lettings and sales agent. Very communicative and flexible in his approach.

Chloe Nankivell

Throughout our tenancy, Simon demonstrated exceptional professionalism, helpfulness, and courtesy. His communication was consistently clear, and he was always approachable, ensuring that our needs were promptly addressed. We highly recommend Simon to others seeking a new tenancy.

S K

Simon not looked after myself and my partner from the start to the finish of our tenancy search but as property manager has continued to look after us with top communication and consideration for both ourselves and the landlord! Couldn’t recommend enough

William Murray

2025 / 05 / 08

Simon has been a great guide and support throughout our tenancy. He was always available, helpful and he managed the communication with our landlord perfectly.

Paul Biard

Through our tenancy, Simon demonstrated exceptional professional, helpfulness and courtesy. His communication was consistently clear .

Florian Cirstea

2025 / 09 / 29

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