Private Homes
The running of a principal residence in London. Building systems, specialist suppliers and works coordinated on your behalf, whether you are in residence or away.
A private office for prime London property
Prime London property. Personally managed.
Smith & Ericsson looks after prime London homes and rental properties for private owners, family offices and their advisers. One accountable director, a written mandate and clear reporting.
What we do
Two services. One standard.
Property Management
Full management of prime London rental properties. Condition, compliance, contractors and rent, overseen to the same standard as a private home.
Sales and lettings
When you need to let or sell
Kris Ericsson is also a partner in Prime London Lettings, which provides lettings and property management, and Off Market London Property, which handles sales. Each firm is appointed separately.
Our principles
How we hold ourselves to account
- One accountable director. Kris Ericsson leads each instruction personally and remains your point of contact.
- A written mandate. What we oversee, what we may spend and what remains your decision are agreed in writing before we begin.
- Your money. We do not hold client money. Rent is paid into a client account held by our independent client accounting firm, or directly to you.
- Clear records. Costs, contractor instructions and owner approvals are recorded in your property file and reflected in your reporting.
- Discretion. Your name, address and affairs are treated in confidence. A confidentiality agreement is available on request.
What you receive
Clarity, every month and every year
- Monthly reporting. Works, costs, compliance and decisions, with a reviewed landlord statement where rent is handled by our independent client accounting firm.
- An annual review. A plan and budget for the year ahead, agreed with you.
- A property file. Certificates, warranties, building systems and suppliers, held in one place and kept current.
- A key and access register. Keys held and access arranged by the office, recorded in one place.
- Agreed inspections. Visits while you are away for principal residences, and rental property inspections at a frequency agreed with you.
- A confidentiality agreement. Available on request.
The Office
Kris Ericsson
Director. Former Knight Frank Partner and Office Head.
Over twenty years in prime London property. Kris opened and led Knight Frank's Battersea and Nine Elms office before co-founding Smith & Ericsson in 2019. He leads each instruction personally.