Philippines Desk

Philippines Desk based in London

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The UK and its capital are home to a significant Filipino diaspora, with the last UK census reporting nearly 200,000 registered residents in the country. In London, the Borough of Sutton has a strong community of Filipino residents, making it the area's largest foreign-born population. With London's property market offering consistent growth and attractive rental yields, many property investors from Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines, are actively seeking to diversify their portfolios.

Benham and Reeves serve as a leading property expert in London with 21 branches across the city, and we now have our very own Philippines Desk, where you can consult with a Filipino property expert. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, let or manage your London property, we have a hands-on team to help you with all your property investment needs.

Meet the team that manages our Philippines Desk

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Isabella graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Australia before moving home to Hong Kong and pursuing a career in property, joining Benham and Reeves as an Administrator. Now as Associate Director, Isabella assists in business development and is an important contact for landlords, introducing them to the company’s services and guiding them through the property management process. She speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Tagalog as well as conversational Mandarin.

How do we help our clients in the Philippines?

The experts you get in touch with on our Philippines Desk have immense knowledge about the London property market and can help you with a range of services to grow your London property portfolio.

  • Dedicated letting services
    Finding reliable tenants for your London property is crucial, and our lettings team work with several reputed multinationals to secure quality rental homes for their staff members. Our thorough referencing processes and relationships with global corporate HR teams ensure that you receive high-quality tenants.
  • Complete property management
    Our one-stop management services are customised to your needs. Whether it's general maintenance and upkeep, compliance with all legal requirements, or timely payment of utility bills and other administrative tasks, we have you covered.
  • Furnishing and renovations
    Stylish furniture not only boosts the rental appeal of your property but is also an affordable and convenient option for many overseas investors and homeowners. From overseeing the installation of entire furniture packages to coordinating repairs and renovations, clients have benefited from our extra services.
  • Expert advice and guidance
    Backed by our legacy of over 65 years in London's property sector, we can properly guide you to meet your investment goals. Whether you plan to earn rental income, invest for your children or build your wealth with steady capital growth, our experts will help you achieve your goals.
  • Legal and tax support
    Our experts can take care of everything, from getting all the necessary paperwork, including gas and electrical safety certificates and EPCs, to helping with tax issues, like filing for Self-Assessments and signing up for the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS).
  • Help with buying and selling
    Our Philippines Desk will help you find the right home in London and walk you through the entire purchase process, no matter how many viewings it takes. They will also handle negotiations, provide accurate valuations, list your home, and market it to ensure it sells quickly.

Why do Filipino landlords trust Benham and Reeves?

We offer local support to overseas investors with global expertise. The convenience of speaking to a London property expert in their native language via our Philippines Desk removes any communication barriers, allowing Filipino investors and homebuyers to express their needs freely.

  • Unmatched knowledge and expertise
    Our property experts bring decades of real estate knowledge and experience, making the entire buying, letting and management experience easy and hassle-free.
  • Multilingual experts
    We have multilingual staff on our Philippines Desk who can speak to you and address all concerns in the language of your choice.
  • Personalised lettings and management
    We have helped many Filipino investors, landlords, and homeowners successfully manage their London properties and meet their investment goals.
  • London-wide network of branches
    With 21 branches across the UK capital, our trained property professionals provide hands-on, localised support tailored to the individual needs of our overseas clients.
  • Relations with trusted developers
    We work closely with some of the UK’s leading homebuilders, giving our Filipino clients access to high-quality homes, exclusive new schemes, and prime investment opportunities.
  • Honesty and fairness
    Our clients appreciate our efforts to maintain transparency as we disclose all our services and charges upfront, with no hidden costs. You will also get detailed reports about how your asset is performing to track your portfolio.

Our simple, step-by-step process for Filipino clients

1.Contact our Philippines Desk

Contact us via phone call, email, or WhatsApp to speak with one of our property experts, who are fluent in both Filipino and English.

2.Schedule a free consultation

We’ll set up a free, no-obligation meeting where you can openly discuss your property needs and investment goals to receive personalised guidance.

3.Tell us what you want

Whether you’re interested in a buy-to-let (BTL) investment in central London or a family home in a quieter neighbourhood, our experts will find the home you are looking for.

4.Official onboarding

Once you sign up with Benham and Reeves, we’ll handle everything for you, including lettings, tenant management, compliance, and furnishing.

Frequently asked questions

The property managers at our Philippines Desk are fluent in both Filipino and English.

Absolutely. Benham and Reeves offer complete property lettings and management services, making the process simple and convenient for overseas landlords.

Contact our Philippines Desk at Benham and Reeves. Once you share your property details and instruct us, our team will handle the entire lettings process on your behalf.

Non-resident landlords must sign up for the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) with HMRC. You will need to show proof of your identity, income, address, and a valid tenancy agreement.

Our full management service costs 19.2% of the rental income, inclusive of VAT. Different pricing applies to vacant properties.

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