London property rentals

Your London property, managed with ease

Renting out your property in London should feel like a smart, hands-off investment – not a second job. Remotely managing everything from pricing strategy and tenant sourcing to compliance and communication means there’s often a lot to coordinate.

We work exclusively with landlords – many of whom are based overseas – to help them let and manage their properties with confidence. Our focus is on securing reliable tenants, maximising rental returns, and keeping the process seamless from start to finish. We handle everything on your behalf – from individual buy-to-lets to larger portfolios and secondary investment properties.

Looking for ongoing support after a tenant moves in? Our property management service is built to take care of everything that follows.

Our London property rentals service includes:

Rental pricing guidance

We assess your property and advise on a realistic rental value based on current demand and market conditions.

Marketing & listings

Your property is professionally marketed across leading UK platforms to reach the right audience.

Tenant sourcing & screening

We manage the full tenant search and vetting process – including viewings, references and background checks.

Offer negotiation

We negotiate terms on your behalf – always working to secure the best outcome and reduce vacancy time.

Tenancy setup

We prepare compliant agreements and ensure a smooth onboarding process for both landlord and tenant.

Ready to let your London property?

How we support landlords overseas

We’ve worked with hundreds of overseas landlords and understand exactly what’s needed to keep things simple. Our team acts as your trusted contact on the ground – managing every stage of the process while you stay informed and in control. We also work closely with our property management team to ensure continuity once tenants move in – giving you a fully hands-off experience.

That’s why we offer more than just a lettings service. From day one, we provide clear guidance, regular updates, and a structured approach that removes complexity. Stay as involved as you like, or leave the process in our hands.

Why choose us?

Landlord-focused approach

We only work with landlords – not tenants – so every step is tailored to support your investment.

International landlord specialists

We understand what it takes to let and manage property across time zones, and we build our process around what works best for you.

Linked to management support

Our rentals service connects seamlessly with property management for efficient continuity.

Straightforward and responsive

From tenant checks to tenancy agreements, we keep things clear, compliant and under control.

Strong tenant networks

Our marketing and screening process ensures your property attracts reliable, long-term tenants.

Ready to let your London property?

Contact our team today to discuss your rental goals and discover how we help landlords find the right tenants.

Simon Osborne

BSc (Hons) MRICS

Real Estate Capital Consultant

Simon is a specialist in real estate finance and asset management with over 20 years experience in UK markets and the founder of Eden Park Capital.

Following roles with Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment & Finance division in Central Europe and Deutsche Bank’s European Real Estate Group, Simon re-located to the UAE where he was involved in setting up a development and fund management division for a regional family office located in Abu Dhabi and the restructuring of one of Dubai’s largest publicly listed real estate developers.

More recently, Simon has held principle lending and capital advisory roles at Fortwell Capital and Blackbear Capital.

His expertise lies in structuring and executing single and multi-jurisdictional investment and finance transactions across multiple sectors and geographies, including strategic portfolio and asset restructuring. He has a proven track record of delivering innovative and bespoke solutions for complex and challenging deals, and building long-term relationships with clients and lenders.

Simon holds a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate Management from Nottingham Trent University.

Gregor Brown

BSc (Hons) MRICS

Investment Consultant

Gregor is a chartered surveyor and the founder of G M Brown, a UK based commercial agency specialising in the industrial sector.

Prior to establishing G M Brown, he worked for Gerald Eve and Graham and Sibbald focusing on the industrial sector.

Gregor was named the Estate Gazette / Radius Top Dealmaker of the Year for 2020, 2022 as well as CoStar’s ‘Most Active Single Branch Agency’ for Industrial acquisitions and disposals in 2022/2023.

Between 2022 – 2024 Gregor has completed over 390 commercial leasing and sales transactions throughout the UK.

Gregor brings invaluable experience in the industrial sector to the Allanton team.

Gregor holds a BSc (Hons) in Property Management and Valuation from Glasgow Caledonian University and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Sam Ewing

MA (Hons) MRICS

Investment Director

Sam is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 12 year’s experience in UK, European and Middle Eastern Markets.

Sam started his career at CBRE and Knight Frank undertaking valuation instructions for a range of clients focusing on banks and Real Estate Investment Trusts.

Thereafter Sam worked for Majid Al Futtaim Properties responsible for the asset management of retail and shopping mall assets with a portfolio value of USD 5.6bn. During his tenure he completed more than 245 deals with a revenue of USD 145m.

Most recently Sam has held roles with Aldar Investment as Senior Vice President within the Investment and Asset Management division. During his role, he has been responsible for the P&L of a USD 3.5bn portfolio spanning 400,000 sq m GLA across retail, residential, commercial and hospitality sectors.

He has also been responsible for the investment management of third-party assets held across UAE and central Asia markets with a book value of USD 4.5 bn.

Additionally, Sam co-led asset management initiatives for a USD 400m equity raise from one of the worlds largest private equity firms. Sam brings invaluable experience in the industrial sector to the Allanton team.

Sam holds a MA Joint (Hons) in Real Estate and Business Management from the University of Aberdeen and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

James Cresswell

BA (Hons) MSc MRICS

Asset Management Director

James is an experienced Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years experience working in real estate.  James started his career in the UK working for leading real estate consultancies, undertaking complex valuation work nationally within various asset classes.

Relocating to Dubai in 2010, James worked for CBRE and  laterally Cavendish Maxwell as Head of Valuation leading  and building a large team across the region whilst undertaking a range of valuations from single assets to large portfolios including development sites extending to 10 million sq ft and super regional malls.

James has acquired and developed assets in the UK and Dubai for over the last 15 years, building a strong network and deep knowledge of the UK  property markets across both commercial and residential sectors.

James holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Brighton University, an MSc in Estate Management, from London Southbank University, and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) since 2004.

Saeed Hashmi

BSc (Hons) MRICS

Investment and Strategy Director

A seasoned Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years of experience within the real estate sector. Saeed started his career in 2002 with leading property consultancies such as Cluttons and JLL, specialising in national investment, advising financial institutions and property companies on acquisitions and disposals of their real estate interests throughout the UK.

Moving to the UAE in 2009, Saeed primarily worked for a leading private equity investment company, launching one of MENA’s first real estate credit funds. He also acted as Investment Director for several direct real estate vehicles, as well as developing numerous mixed-use assets.

Prior to setting up Allanton Group, Saeed worked for JLL undertaking development advisory.

Saeed has undertaken proprietary development internationally over the past 13 years of both residential and commercial projects whilst building an invaluable network of partners.

Saeed holds a BSc (Hons) in Estate Management from Heriot-Watt University, a PG Dip in Architectural Project Management from The University of Edinburgh and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) since 2004.