Our professional London lettings service is tailored for Singaporean investors who enjoy a peace of mind while managing their property from abroad. With an established presence in the city since 1958, we handle every aspect of the lettings process efficiently, giving Singaporean landlords a one-stop, seamless service.
Our local Singapore office works hand in hand with our London branches, so whenever your property requires attention, someone is already there to assist. Together, we deliver a fully managed service for overseas landlords, covering UK lettings compliance, tenant sourcing, rent protection, and ongoing property management.
Why Singapore landlords choose our London lettings service
The combination of our local London and Singapore offices allows us to provide around the clock support.
Our London branches deal with local matters, from tenant sourcing to reference checks and rent collection, while our specialists based in Singapore are available to manage any enquiries with minimal time-zone lag, providing recommendations to maximise your rental yields.
The Benham & Reeves Advantage
21 company-owned branches across London.
Our experienced, hands-on teams handle viewings, repairs, inspections and compliance. That structure means faster responses and minimal void periods, while reducing costs from vacant properties.
Full lifecycle, one relationship.
If you bought through us, the transition to letting and management is seamless. If you are switching from another agent, we manage the handover. If you eventually decide to sell, we handle that too.
Transparent financial reporting.
Clear monthly statements, documented maintenance expenditure and full assistance with the Non-Resident Landlord (NRL) scheme, including the HMRC registration and quarterly compliance process.
What changed on 1 May 2026 and why it matters for overseas landlords?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, the most significant overhaul of private rented sector law in England in more than 30 years.
For Singapore landlords managing property remotely, there are specific compliance requirements that are now live and non-negotiable.
Among the most significant changes are:
- Section 21 'no-fault' evictions abolished; landlords can now only end a tenancy using a legally defined ground via Section 8 notice.
- All fixed-term tenancies are converted to rolling periodic tenancies, with no set end date.
- Rent increases are restricted to once per year, via a formal Section 13 notice only.
Every one of these changes has been handled on behalf of Benham and Reeves-managed landlords.
For a detailed overview of the implications of the Renters' Right Act for overseas landlords, do speak to our team today.
How we let your London property
We provide an accurate appraisal, market-led rental valuation drawing on live comparable lettings from our London branches in your property's area.
- Professional photography, optional furnishing management and all mandatory safety checks are handled by us.
- We carry out premium listings of your property, plus targeted outreach to our Japan and China desks, reaching prospective tenants who will not appear via a standard UK portal search.
- Comprehensive credit and employment checks, Right to Rent verification and previous landlord references.
- Ongoing rent collection, periodic property inspections with written reports and property maintenance handling by our in-house London teams. You receive monthly statements for the same.
Speak to our lettings team in Singapore today to begin a seamless, efficient London property investment journey.
Frequently asked questions
No, tenancy agreements are executed digitally. Your Singapore Benham and Reeves agents walks you through the documentation and everything is signed and returned electronically. You do not need to travel to London at any stage of the letting process.
If you live outside the UK for six months or more, HMRC classifies you as a Non-Resident Landlord. Under the NRL scheme, your letting agent is legally required to deduct basic rate income tax, which is currently 20%, from your rental income each quarter and pay it directly to HMRC, unless you have applied for and received gross payment status.
From 1 May 2026, all fixed-term tenancies became rolling periodic tenancies. You can no longer end a tenancy by simply not renewing; you will need a legally valid ground, served via the correct Section 8 notice process.
You can increase rent only once per year via a formal Section 13 notice. If your tenant received the government's Information Sheet by 31 May 2026, you are compliant with that requirement. If not, you may be exposed to a fine.
For managed properties under Benham and Reeves, all of these obligations have been handled. If you are assessing your current position, speak to our lettings team for a compliance review.
Yes, we manage the transition from your current agent, including notification to your tenant, documentation handover and a compliance review against the current legal framework.
If your existing tenancy was set up before 1 May 2026, we will also assess what, if anything, still needs to be done to align it with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 requirements. Switching agents does not require your tenant to do anything or sign new documents.
Rent is collected in GBP by our London team and transferred to your nominated account: Singapore or UK; on a regular cycle.
If you want to convert GBP to SGD, we can introduce you to specialist FX providers who offer more competitive rates than retail banks for recurring transfers.
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