Relocation services London

Last updated: July 2026 | Written by Anthony Gallo, CEO & Founder of London Relocation — 20+ years and more than 1,000 individuals, families and companies moved to London.

London Relocation is a specialist relocation agency that helps people move to London and find a home to rent or buy. Our relocation agents handle the whole search on your behalf — shortlisting properties, arranging viewings, negotiating the lease and guiding you through referencing and move-in — so you secure the right home in weeks, not months. We have helped over 1,000 individuals, families and companies relocate to London over more than 20 years, including staff moves for global employers such as BlackRock and DocuSign.

Jump to: What a relocation agent does · Our services · How it works · Why London Relocation · Cost · Areas we cover · DIY vs agent · FAQ

What Does a Relocation Agent in London Do?

A relocation agent manages the practical side of moving to London for you. Instead of scrolling portals and booking viewings one by one — often from another country and another time zone — you get one expert who knows the market and does the legwork. A London relocation agent typically:

• Learns your needs — budget, must-have areas, commute, schools, pets and timeline, mapped on an initial call.
• Searches the whole market — including properties before they hit Rightmove or Zoopla, through our network across every London letting agent.
• Books and runs viewings — often up to 20 properties in a single day with our accompanied home search, or on your behalf via our remote home search if you can’t travel.
• Advises on the right area for your lifestyle, even if you’ve never set foot in London.
• Negotiates the rent and terms on your behalf — you never negotiate alone.
• Handles referencing, the tenancy agreement and deposit protection — including solutions for international applicants with no UK credit history.
• Supports settling in — utilities, council tax, schools and everything after the keys, through our settling-in service and orientation service.

For companies, the same model scales: our corporate relocation service gives HR and global-mobility teams one point of contact for every assignee.

Our Relocation Services in London

Every move is different, so our services are modular — use one, or combine them into a fully managed relocation:

How Our Relocation Service Works: The One Day Model

Most people take weeks or months of scattered viewings to find a London rental. Our process compresses that into one structured search — and usually one viewing day. Here’s the model we’ve refined over 20+ years:

1. Needs assessment. We map your budget, preferred areas, commute, schools, pets and timeline on a call — before any property is suggested.
2. Whole-market shortlist. Our systems connect us to every letting agent in London, so your shortlist draws on the entire market — including off-portal stock that never appears on Rightmove or Zoopla.
3. One-day viewing tour. We take you to view up to 20 matched properties in a single chauffeur-driven day, so you compare with the full picture instead of deciding one viewing at a time.
4. Offer & negotiation. Your dedicated agent negotiates the rent and terms to secure the property you choose.
5. Referencing & tenancy. We handle referencing, the tenancy agreement and deposit protection — including for international applicants without UK credit history.
6. Move in & settle. Keys in hand, plus optional orientation and settling-in support for everything that comes after.

Read more about the systems behind this on how we do it.

Why Choose London Relocation

• 20+ years and 1,000+ moves. Deep, repeatable experience relocating professionals, families, students and companies to London.
• We connect to every agent in London. Our systems surface far more stock than any single portal or agency branch can show you.
• Trusted by global employers. Companies including BlackRock and DocuSign use us for their staff moves to London.
• Local experts by your side. Our search agents are Londoners — like Melanie Gebler, born and bred in the city and having lived north, south, east and west of it — viewing alongside you, not just emailing listings.
• A guaranteed search. We don’t stop until you’re secured. 100% Guranteed.

How Much Do Relocation Services in London Cost?

Relocation fees in London vary with the level of service: a home search for an individual costs less than a fully managed corporate relocation with temporary housing, school search and settling-in. What matters is that the fee is fixed and agreed upfront — you should never be surprised by the invoice. Here is our fee structure:

Ask us for a quote — fees are always confirmed in writing before we start, and there’s one transparent invoice. Contact us for current pricing.

Areas We Cover in London

We place clients across all of London — every zone, north and south of the river. These are the areas our clients choose most often, each with its own in-depth guide:

• Central & West End living: Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Soho, Mayfair — walk-everywhere city life at premium rents.
• Classic West London: Notting Hill, Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Chiswick — village charm, garden squares, strong schools.
• Family favourites: St John’s Wood (home of the American School), Hampstead, Richmond, Wimbledon, Ealing — space, parks and top catchments.
• Young-professional hubs: Shoreditch, Hackney, Clapham, Battersea, Brixton, Bermondsey — nightlife, food scenes and fast commutes.
• Business districts & value picks: Canary Wharf, Islington, Angel, Greenwich, Stratford, Putney.

Not sure where to start? Our ranked guide to the best places to live in London in 2026 compares 15 areas on value, transport, schools and safety — or just tell us your commute and budget and we’ll shortlist for you.

Doing It Yourself vs Using a Relocation Agent

Do you need a relocation agent to move to London? No — but here’s what changes when you use one:

Relocation Services in London: FAQ

Do I need a relocation agent to move to London?

No, but it saves significant time and reduces risk. An agent gives you whole-market access, local area advice and lease negotiation — especially valuable if you’re moving from abroad, don’t know London, or have no UK credit history.

How quickly can you find me a home?

Many clients secure a rental within a single viewing day, then move in once referencing completes — typically within a few weeks of starting the search.

Can you help if I can’t travel to London?

Yes. Our remote home search finds, views and secures a property on your behalf, with live virtual tours and a guaranteed search.

Do you help companies relocate employees?

Yes — our corporate relocation service supports HR and global-mobility teams with individual and group moves, from home search to settling-in.

Can you help me rent without a UK credit history?

Yes. We prepare international applicants and arrange solutions — a guarantor, additional references or rent in advance where permitted — so you pass referencing. See our guide to renting in London without a job.

Start Your London Search

Whether you’re a professional, a family, a student or an employer moving a team, the first step is the same: a short call about your budget, timeline and life in London. From there, we do the rest. New to the city? Start with our guides to renting in London and the cost of living in London — then get in touch to start your search.