Walter G Elms

A Brixton Institution Since 1890

We aren't just another agency; we are the oldest estate agency firm in Brixton. For over 130 years, Walter G. Elms has provided a continuous thread of expertise through the South London property market. We offer a level of local insight that only comes from being part of the community's fabric for over a century.

Our history is defined by stability. In over one hundred years, we have had only four Principals. This continuity ensures that when you work with us, you are benefiting from a deep, institutional knowledge of the area that no other firm can match.

Led by Kurt Boyer (FRICS)

Our firm is currently led by Kurt Boyer, who has been with Walter G. Elms since 1976 and has served as Principal since 1977. As a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), Kurt brings nearly 50 years of personal experience to every instruction.

Bespoke Property Management

We believe property management should be personal. We don't use a "one-size-fits-all" approach; instead, we tailor our services to your specific circumstances. Whether you have preferred tradesmen you've trusted for years or need us to handle everything from vetting to maintenance, we adapt to you.

• Expert Vetting: We use our decades of experience to find the right tenants for your property.
• Technical Oversight: We apply our surveying expertise to building repairs and the law of Landlord & Tenant.
• Financial Integrity: All client funds are held in a separate client account, with an annual audited certificate provided to RICS.

From Victorian Terraces to Commercial Hubs

While our roots are in Brixton, our reach extends across South London and into Surrey. We specialise in "superior properties," ranging from charming Victorian semi-detached houses in Claygate and New Malden to modern flats in West Hampstead and Pimlico.

"Our goal is to yield the property back to the landlord in a similar state to the time of our appointment, allowing for fair wear and tear. We believe this is just as important as the level of rent collected."

Professional Surveying & Valuations

Beyond lettings, we are trusted surveyors with over 20 years of specific experience in surveying matters. We handle:

1. Rent Reviews: Ensuring your commercial investments remain profitable.
2. Schedules of Dilapidations: Protecting your assets at the end of a lease.
3. Residential Valuations: Providing expert views based on a century of local data.
4. Rent Act Protected Tenancies: Managing applications to rent officers for long-term protected tenants.

We are always prepared to inspect properties and have an informal meeting free of charge with potential clients and landlords to discuss how we can best protect

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